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Get to Know These Buds
No need to wait for spring flowers and foliage. Buds offer much to observe and appreciate right now.
By Laura Powell -
Caring for Ferns as Houseplants
Plant-lovers have adored ferns since Victorian times. They have a reputation for fussiness, but with a little thought and attention, they can thrive as houseplants.
By Jeanne Rostaing -
How to Wrap a Fig Tree to Protect It for the Winter
Fig trees are native to the Mediterranean region, but they are beloved by Brooklyn gardeners. Learn how to protect them through a New York City winter.
By Maeve Turner -
Witch-Hazels: Winter Flowers, Fall Foliage, and Lovely Form
Witch-hazels have a lovely natural form, smooth gray bark, and vibrant fall foliage. Maybe best of all, they have unusual, fragrant flowers that bloom when few other flowers do.
By Laura Powell -
Chase Away the Winter Blues with a Walk in the Garden
Time outside can brighten mood, boost energy and sharpen the mind. Read more about it and enjoy a self-guided winter walk at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
By Lynne Spevack -
A Cane-Do Attitude in the Rose Garden
Gardener William Wallace uses a special rose-tying technique—called "the Sissinghurst method"—to create cloud-like works of art in the Cranford Rose Garden.
By Kathryn Tam -
How Do Trees Tell Time?
How do trees know when it’s time to drop their leaves or form new buds?
By Elliot Hass -
Birds of Brooklyn: Black-Capped Chickadee
This beloved little bird will eat right of a person's hand. Or pull fur right out of a sleeping raccooon's coat!
By Joe Giunta -
Weed of the Month: Porcelain Berry
These lovely speckled berries are all kinds of trouble. Birds love them, so much so that the vine has become invasive.
By Saara Nafici -
Dissect a Pumpkin (Activity)
When plant scientists want to learn more about something, they open it up and examine it. Dissect a pumpkin to learn more about the botanical role of fruit parts.
By Ellen McCarthy
