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Blooming Right Along
As the evidenced by the gorgeous tulips, fritillaria, and hyacinths blooming all around the Garden this week, it’s pretty safe to say the spring bulbs have emerged unscathed by this year’s weird winter.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Planting and Maintaining a Buffalograss Lawn
Buffalograss (Buchloë dactyloides) is sustainable, water-wise alternative to conventional turf that needs no mowing. Learn how to establish and care for a lawn using this native grass.
By Terrance P. Riordan -
In Search of Andreaea
Last week I went to the Delaware Water Gap to search for a group of rock-dwelling mosses believed to be extremely rare in our area—the Andreaea species.
By Kerry Barringer -
Interpreting the Garden
BBG’s new Visitor Center is undoubtedly captivating from the outside, but inside, both new and longtime visitors will find much more than just a beautiful building.
By Alison Weeks -
Notice How Different Daffodils Can Be
Look closely at daffodils and you will see there is a wide variety of color and flower shapes.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Eat Al Fresco Now
One more harbinger of spring: the Terrace Cafe is back outdoors.
By BBG Staff -
Checking in on Pine Snakes
Last week, I was invited to join the annual pine snake census in the New Jersey Pine Barrens.
By Kerry Barringer -
Magnolia-rama
Spring is bustin’ out all over the Garden this week.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Tea Time
Compost tea is brewed from fully decomposed organic materials. A well-made batch contains all the beneficial microorganisms and nutrients of solid compost but takes up less space.
By BBG Staff -
Wow, What’s That Smell?
Walk into the Warm Temperate Pavilion this week and not only will you see a plethora of colorful flowers, you will also be treated some aromatherapy.
By Sarah Schmidt
