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Plants for Shady Window Boxes?
I live on the first floor, and all of my windows face north. If I install a window box, would anything actually grow in it?
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Roots Growing Through the Pot?
Help. I bought some potted herbs with the intention of planting them in my window box. I temporarily set the pots in the box thinking I’d plant them later, but then I never got around to it.
By BBG Staff -
Wearable Art
Nicole Dextras is creating Andy Goldsworthy-inspired dresses for BBG’s Spring Gala and After Party.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Children’s Garden Honored
BBG’s Children’s Garden has won the American Horticultural Society's Jane L. Taylor Award for its work in nurturing future horticulturalists.
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Another Reason to Green the City
We all know that city trees clean and cool the air and just make the neighborhood prettier. Now, a new study suggests they also deter crime.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Herbarium Receives Historic Collection
Hobart and William Smith University has given its historic herbarium collection to BBG.
By Kerry Barringer -
Shrubs in a Tree Bed?
My neighbor wants to plant some small shrubs in our tree bed. Is this a good idea?
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See You on the Flip Side
We printed this year's Greenest Block in Brooklyn signs on the backs of banners from last year’s events.
By Claire Hansen and April Greene -
Run for the Roses
Now’s the time to visit the Cranford Rose Garden.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Visitor Center Now Open!
It's official. The garland has been cut.
By BBG Staff
