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Butterfly Gardening in Fall
Learn how to create a simple, low-maintenance design that will lure monarchs, swallowtails, skippers, and other beneficial insects throughout autumn.
By Claire Hagen Dole -
Weed of the Month: Pokeweed
Pokeweed is considered poisonous from root to fruit, but that doesn't stop birds—and some people—from eating it.
By Saara Nafici -
Rose Hips: Behold the Fruit of the Rose Plant
Roses are famous for their blooms, but they also produce fruits! They may be round or bottle-shaped, smooth or prickly, orange, red, or even black.
By Sarah Owens -
Coastal Gardening Post-Sandy
Brooklyn gardeners from Coney Island to Canarsie are still feeling the impact of Hurricane Sandy. Here are some tips for mitigating damage and creating resilient coastal gardens for the future.
By Brooklyn Botanic Garden Staff -
Bikes at BBG
You'll see and hear fewer motor vehicles on the paths as BBG continues to increase its fleet of cycles.
By BBG Staff -
Look What’s Growing in the Herb Garden
The Herb Garden is in its late-summer glory now. Enjoy the photos, but be sure to visit to see the rest of the season unfold!
By BBG Staff -
Native Groundcovers: Sustainable Choices for Sun and Shade
Two of the most common groundcovers, English ivy and periwinkle, are invasive. But there are many native plants that make wonderful and sustainable alternatives.
By Claire Sawyers -
Drought-Resistant Plants for Pots
Choose the right plants and you can have a container garden that will require little, or even no, watering.
By Ellen Zachos -
Weed of the Month: Queen Anne’s Lace
This parsley relative is everywhere in August. Be sure to look for small red spots in the center of the flower clusters. Their presence accounts for the plant's common name, but why are they there?
By Saara Nafici -
The Age of a Tree
How old is that tree? The answer to this question isn't as simple as you might think.
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