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Special Series
Ecological Gardening
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Preventing Pest Problems
Working some pest and disease prevention into your schedule now can increase yields and help reduce problems later.
By Maureen O’Brien -
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!
By Elizabeth Peters -
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.
By Brooklyn Botanic Garden Staff -
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.
By Claire Hansen and April Greene -
Run for the Roses
Now’s the time to visit the Cranford Rose Garden.
By Sarah Schmidt -
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.
By Sarah Schmidt -
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.
By Alison Weeks -
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.
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Early Bloomers
Spring bulbs emerging early? Protect them with leftover holiday boughs like BBG did.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Community Rain Gardening
A focus on community rain gardens fosters sustainability movements in local neighborhoods.
By Maureen O’Brien
