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Great Moments in Plant Evolution, Part 2: The Origin of Trees and Forests
Four million years ago, plants were small and relatively simple in structure. How did they evolve into tree-sized organisms with roots, leaves, wood, and seeds?
By Jamie Boyer -
See How Proposed Towers Would Cast Shadows Over the Garden
Early estimates put the amount of sunlight lost at 1.5 to more than 4 hours per day, depending on the greenhouse and the season. The heaviest losses occur during spring, summer, and fall, when plants need the most sunlight.
By BBG Staff -
Warm Up with Apple Butter and Cinnamon Apple Chips (Recipes)
What better way to celebrate the fall season than with some apple-themed recipes?
By Ellen McCarthy -
Birds of Brooklyn: Winter Wren
One of the great songbirds of North America, the unassuming winter wren looks a bit like a mouse. True to its name, it's easier to find in Brooklyn in the winter months.
By Joe Giunta -
Q&A with Brooklyn Botanic Garden President Adrian Benepe
This month, Adrian Benepe joins Brooklyn Botanic Garden as its seventh president. At a time of historic challenge, he shares his thoughts on the role botanic gardens can play in sustainable cities, resilient communities, and our collective mental health.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Learn How Seeds Travel and Design Your Own Seed Pod (Activity)
Have you ever wondered how seeds manage to get from place to place so new plants can grow everywhere?
By Meera Jagroop -
Get to Know the Garden’s Green Roof
On top of the Garden’s Visitor Center is a beautiful and functional green roof that looks like a prairie and helps reduce water pollution stormwater.
By Anne Hunter -
See Chlorophyll and Other Leaf Pigments with Chromatography (Activity)
What gives leaves their color? You can get a good look using a simple technique called chromatography.
By Meera Jagroop and Hester Griffin -
Children’s Garden Grows Food for the Community
When the Garden shut down in the spring, staff decided to raise food in the educational plots.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Go on a Seed Hunt and Learn How Animals Help Plant Seeds
Did you know that animals help plant seeds?
By BBG Staff
