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What Kinds of Plants Grow in the Water Garden?
Riparian plants don't float like water-lilies. They grow at the water's edge, where they help clean the water and prevent erosion.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Weed of the Month: Jimson Weed
Appreciate this witchy weed's beautiful blooms and spiky seedpods, but beware. Its notoriously toxic seeds and leaves can cause convulsions, hallucinations or even death, and climate change is making its poisons even more powerful.
By Saara Nafici -
A Japanese-Style Backyard Garden in Brooklyn
Take inspiration from the Japanese garden tradition and create a serene retreat that will look beautiful all year.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Birds of Brooklyn: Blue Jay
This raucous bird will head south soon or stick around for the nuts if the acorn crop is good.
By Joe Giunta -
All About Bugs: True Bugs
What we talk about when we talk about bugs...
By Steven N. Severinghaus -
Weed of the Month: Purslane
Purslane runs up to $10 a pound at the farmers' market, but you're likely to find it growing as a garden weed. Its peppery, succulent leaves are nutritious and great in dishes like tzatziki.
By Saara Nafici -
Wood Turtle Rescued in Brooklyn
While working with BBG on Greenest Block in Brooklyn, the author found a reptile in need of some help.
By Michelle Gluck -
A Japanese Tool Kit for Any Garden
Whether you're trimming bushes, weeding, or cutting bamboo, there is an efficient Japanese-made tool for the task. There are even special shoes for climbing trees.
By Brian Funk -
Fieldwork: Pixie-Moss
This rare native plant grows in the pine barrens, along bog margins and roadsides. It relies on regular fires to thrive, and it's actually not a moss at all.
By Uli Lorimer -
Weed of the Month: Galinsoga
Resist the temptation to compost this unassuming white-flowered plant unless you want to host multiple generations!
By Saara Nafici
