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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
By BBG Staff -
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 -
a canary torsi Performs Paradis at BBG
Preparations are underway to present three performances of Wilderness: Paradis, a new piece by acclaimed choreographer Yanira Castro | canary torsi, on site at BBG next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
By Kate Blumm -
Plants, Food, and Beyond
BBG communications manager Kate Blumm has a new column in Brooklyn Bread, a monthly magazine dedicated to Brooklyn foodie culture.
By BBG Staff -
Bluebell Wood Bursting With Color
All the rain in Brooklyn this past week has made the blooms in Bluebell Wood incredibly vivid and lush.
By Rebecca Bullene -
BUGs Go Places
After a successful training program last fall, the very first class of certified Brooklyn Urban Gardeners (BUGs) is making a difference to community greening efforts throughout Brooklyn.
By Nina Browne
