Living roofs have been sprouting up all over New York City lately—on luxury apartment buildings, public housing units, schools, office towers, and at BBG, of course! The latest handbook offers a look at some of the city's most interesting examples. Read Look, Up in the Sky!
Plants & Gardens Blog
Ecological Gardening
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Urban GardeningEcological Gardening
Look, Up in the Sky!
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Urban GardeningEcological Gardening
Preventing Pest Problems
Working some pest and disease prevention into your schedule now can increase yields and help reduce problems later. Read Preventing Pest Problems
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Native FloraPollinatorsEcological Gardening
Native Bees
Honey bees are from Europe. The bee species native to North America are very different. They can be black, brown, or green, and the vast majority are solitary creatures that nest in cavities or soil. They are also important pollinators and could use your help! Read Native Bees
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Garden DesignPlant ChoicesUrban GardeningEcological Gardening
Creating a Rain Garden
Do you want a garden that’s easy to install, looks good year-round, requires little maintenance, and helps prevent water pollution? Learn how to create a rain garden. Read Creating a Rain Garden
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Urban GardeningEcological Gardening
See You on the Flip Side
We printed this year's Greenest Block in Brooklyn signs on the backs of banners from last year’s events. Read See You on the Flip Side
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Plant ChoicesEcological GardeningBBG Gardens & Collections
Run for the Roses
Now’s the time to visit the Cranford Rose Garden. Read Run for the Roses
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Plant ChoicesUrban GardeningEcological GardeningThe Climate CrisisBBG Gardens & Collections
Rain Gardens Capture Stormwater
These sunken rain gardens are part of an innovative stormwater management system that also includes the Visitor Center's living roof, its landscaped berms, and the new and existing tree beds along Washington Avenue. Read Rain Gardens Capture Stormwater
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Urban GardeningEcological GardeningBBG Gardens & Collections
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. Read Interpreting the Garden
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Urban GardeningEcological Gardening
A Rain Garden Grows in Brooklyn
BBG is launching its own living outdoor classroom to educate and motivate gardeners interested in these water-wise, low-maintenance, and beautiful plant communities. Read A Rain Garden Grows in Brooklyn
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Plant ChoicesEcological GardeningThe Climate Crisis
Early Bloomers
Spring bulbs emerging early? Protect them with leftover holiday boughs like BBG did. Read Early Bloomers