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Birds of Brooklyn: Blue Jay
This raucous bird will head south soon or stick around for the nuts if the acorn crop is good.
By Joe Giunta -
All About Bugs: True Bugs
What we talk about when we talk about bugs...
By Steven N. Severinghaus -
Weed of the Month: Purslane
Purslane runs up to $10 a pound at the farmers' market, but you're likely to find it growing as a garden weed. Its peppery, succulent leaves are nutritious and great in dishes like tzatziki.
By Saara Nafici -
Wood Turtle Rescued in Brooklyn
While working with BBG on Greenest Block in Brooklyn, the author found a reptile in need of some help.
By Michelle Gluck -
A Japanese Tool Kit for Any Garden
Whether you're trimming bushes, weeding, or cutting bamboo, there is an efficient Japanese-made tool for the task. There are even special shoes for climbing trees.
By Brian Funk -
Fieldwork: Pixie-Moss
This rare native plant grows in the pine barrens, along bog margins and roadsides. It relies on regular fires to thrive, and it's actually not a moss at all.
By Uli Lorimer -
Weed of the Month: Galinsoga
Resist the temptation to compost this unassuming white-flowered plant unless you want to host multiple generations!
By Saara Nafici -
Talking with Artist Shayne Dark
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's current artist in residence explains the inspiration behind his work, how he chooses materials, and how he goes about installing such large, complex pieces.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Annual Border: The Right Plants for Your Microclimate
The Garden's Annual Border includes a wide range of site conditions within a relatively small space. How did our curator choose plants to suit each spot?
By Wayken Shaw -
Birds of Brooklyn: House Wren
Don't be fooled by its cute looks and cheerful song. The house wren is a feisty bird that will dive-bomb catbirds, swallows, and even chipmunks!
By Joe Giunta
