Dive into the ecology and cultural legacy of the pinkster azalea, which shares its name with the oldest African American holiday. Read Plant Spotlight: The Pinkster Azalea
Plants & Gardens Blog
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Plant ProfilesPlants & People
Plant Spotlight: The Pinkster Azalea
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PollinatorsPlant ChoicesUrban GardeningBirds, Pollinators & Other Wildlife
Supporting Pollinators from the Ground Up
Native groundcovers offer an alternative to big swaths of lawn, and can be also used to tuck into any cranny you’ve got, from a tree pit to the edges of a community garden bed. Read Supporting Pollinators from the Ground Up
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Science ExplainersBirds, Pollinators & Other Wildlife
We Need to Talk About Honey Bees
Honey bees, darlings of media and agriculture, aren't the best brand ambassador for bees. Read We Need to Talk About Honey Bees
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The Climate CrisisBBG Programs & News
Dr. Suzanne Simard Talks Trees, Climate, and Interconnection
Dr. Suzanne Simard, Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Spring Gala honoree, spoke with BBG about facing climate change and connecting with forests. Read Dr. Suzanne Simard Talks Trees, Climate, and Interconnection
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PollinatorsScience ExplainersBirds, Pollinators & Other Wildlife
Plants and Pollinators: An Evolutionary Love Story
Learn about the special relationships that have evolved between plants and insect pollinators, and the threats they face today. Read Plants and Pollinators: An Evolutionary Love Story
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Urban GardeningScience ExplainersThe Climate Crisis
Everything You Need to Know About the New Plant Hardiness Zone Map
In the latest Plant Hardiness Zone Map, about half the country moved into a slightly warmer zone. So what does that mean? Read Everything You Need to Know About the New Plant Hardiness Zone Map
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Urban GardeningGrowing Food
Getting Into Edible Container Growing
Want to grow vegetables, but short on space? Organic food grower and author Claire Ratinon shares tips for growing food in containers. Read Getting Into Edible Container Growing
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Plants & PeopleBBG Programs & News
Calling All Community Gardens: Think Outside the Gate!
Community garden "streetscapes"—think containers, climbing roses, and friendly signage—are a great way to extend your garden's borders and engage with neighbors. Read Calling All Community Gardens: Think Outside the Gate!
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CherriesScience Explainers
Cherry Trees Are Often Grafted. What Does that Mean?
Did you know that some cherry trees are actually—kind of—two cherry trees? Read Cherry Trees Are Often Grafted. What Does that Mean?
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How-toUrban Gardening
Waking Up Your Garden for Spring
Wherever you garden, there are plenty of tasks to tackle in preparation for the growing season. Read Waking Up Your Garden for Spring