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Small Scale

Toast pint-sized beauty at Small Scale, a narrated dinner dedicated to the high arts of Japanese gastronomy and horticulture on February 11 at BBG.

By BBG Staff

BBG Gardens & Collections

Snowstorm Photos

View photos from the January 27 snowstorm at BBG.

By Rebecca Bullene

Momo’s Japanese Tapas

Check out some of the exquisite tapas that will be served at Small Scale, an intimate evening celebrating the opening of BBG's bonsai show Graceful Perseverance.

By Rebecca Bullene

First Snow of 2011

Enjoy this collection of photos from the first snow of 2011 at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

By BBG Staff

Terrariums to the Rescue

Terrariums bring nature by your side. Whether you’re stuck in an office cubicle or need a little nature in your kitchen, bathroom, or wherever—terrariums add beauty and make indoor gardening easy. Basically, a successful terrarium is on autopilot—plants only require water once every few weeks or less.

By Tovah Martin

Lilacs on the Move

BBG will be renovating and expanding the Native Flora Garden in 2011–2012 in celebration of its 100th anniversary. We are taking this opportunity to update the Garden’s Lilac Collection. The last time I had the chance to implement changes to our lilac display was between 1981 and 1985.

By Daniel Ryniec

Quick Tips for a Greener Holiday

The holiday season is officially here. But if you aren’t careful, the most wonderful time of the year can easily become the most wasteful. Here are some quick ideas for a greener holiday.

By Michael Ratliff

Information on Christmas Trees

Each year, Americans purchase more than 30 million fresh-cut holiday trees. Such a large number may lead you to ask if it's environmentally sound to decorate with a cut tree or if you should investigate alternatives.

By Medi Blum