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Eastern Red Bat Roosts in the Discovery Garden
An eastern red bat recently stopped by the Discovery Garden to roost.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Escaped from the Compost Bin!
One of the most vigorous plants at the Garden this fall is growing not in one of the display beds but in a compost heap.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Bloom Alert: Discovery Garden
Late-blooming flowers, interesting seed heads, and colorful foliage are among its autumn attractions.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Responding to Climate Change in New York City
With global climate change upon us, New York City is already feeling the effects. We will need to be resilient in the face of these new environmental stresses.
By Allan Frei and William Solecki -
Weed of the Month: Giant Hogweed
Giant hogweed is a beautiful but noxious weed that can cause painful blisters and even blindness. Learn how to identify it!
By Joni Blackburn -
Bloom Alert: Annual Border
See late summer highlights from this year's Annual Border.
By BBG Staff -
Four Delicious Salsas Created in the Children’s Garden
Junior Botanist and Plant Investigator participants competed in a salsa making contest. What were their secret ingredients?
By Sarah Schmidt -
Weed of the Month: Mullein
Mullein has lovely, fuzzy leaves and tall flower stalks that attract plenty of pollinators. Historically, it's been used for all sorts of things—people once lined their shoes with the soft leaves, and fisherman dropped the seeds into the water to intoxicate fish!
By Saara Nafici -
Pondlife: How to Spot Microbes
Look for signs of microscopic life in the Garden and beyond.
By Sally Warring -
Weed of the Month: Stinging Nettle
Beware! Stinging nettle lives up to its name. This common weed's tiny, needlelike hairs contain irritating compounds. Woe to those who touch it.
By Joni Blackburn
