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Have a Happy and Eco-Friendly Holiday
Is a fresh tree more sustainably than an artificial one? Where should you buy the tree? What should you do with it after Christmas? Read on for the answers to these questions and more!
By Rebecca Bullene -
Identify Your Christmas Tree
Do you have a Douglas-fir or a white spruce? Don't know? Our tree key can help you figure it out.
By BBG Staff -
The Best Care for Healthy Trees
Learn how to protect your trees from pests, disease, and storm damage.
By Christopher Roddick -
Tough Natives for Tender Tree Beds
Brilliant orange butterfly weed, cheery black-eyed Susans, and frilly coralbells are native New Yorkers strong enough to survive—and even thrive—in the challenging environment of a city tree bed.
By Maureen O’Brien -
Gardening Resilience
A pioneering community garden is taking root in Gowanus.
By Claudia Navas -
Birds of Brooklyn: Northern Mockingbird
Mockingbirds haven't always been common in Brooklyn, but they are now. Why? An invasive species of rose has something to do with it.
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Garden Apprentice Program (Video)
This video blog from New Learning Times offers a snapshot of BBG's Garden Apprentice Program.
By BBG Staff -
Weed of the Month: Ragweed
Allergy-sufferers may hate this notorious plant, but it's not all bad. It's a food source for wildlife and was once cultivated as a food crop. It also has the ability to help clean up contaminated soil.
By Saara Nafici -
Trees to See at BBG
With fall foliage season upon us, don't miss some of the hidden gems among BBG's tree collection.
By Christopher Roddick -
Birds of Brooklyn: Yellow-Rumped Warbler
The invasion of the yellow-rumped warblers is upon us. Don't worry, you have nothing to fear from this delightful bird, unless you're a bayberry.
By Joe Giunta
