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Judging Brooklyn’s Blocks
A day in the life of a judge for the final round of Brooklyn's Greenest Block 2011.
By April Greene -
Photos From July Member’s Garden Cocktail Night
Check out a photo collage from July's Garden Cocktail Night for members.
By BBG Staff -
Summer Blooms
A collection of summer blooms at BBG.
By BBG Staff -
Greenest Block 2011 Gets Under Way
The first round of the 2011 Greenest Block in Brooklyn judging is complete! Semifinalists are listed on BBG's website, with the winners to be announced mid-August.
By Alexandra Muller -
Lost in the Wild
Brooklyn was once a verdant landscape lush with vegetation. Today, Brooklyn is the New York City borough with the least amount of green. Unless in a garden setting, humans barely notice individual plants or consider the fact that they are alive.
By Mariellé Anzelone -
The Native Flora Garden
BBG’s Native Flora Garden comprises of only plants native to New York City and the surrounding area. It provides a glimpse of what Brooklyn could be like in its most natural state.
By Alison Weeks -
Fig Trees for Small Backyards or Container Gardens
Figs may just be one of the best trees for edible landscapes and urban gardens. They are virtually pest free and thrive amid brick and concrete in containers or small spaces. Best of all, they produce delicious, sweet fruit!
By Robert Newgarden -
(Herb) Garden to Table
For a hardcore locavore chef, working at BBG’s Terrace Cafe is something close to a dream.
By BBG Staff -
Gothamist Gardening Help
This week, BBG's Native Flora Garden curator Uli Lorimer weighed in on gothamist.com's new green thumb series giving his advice on native plants to grow in sun and shade in backyards around NYC
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Restoration of the Cranford Rose Garden
In 2005, a mysterious syndrome called rose rosette disease (RRD) was first detected in the Cranford Rose Garden but thanks to the efforts of BBG staff and volunteers the rose collection is more beautiful than ever.
By Sarah Owens
