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Gardening How-To’s
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Ask a Gardener: How Do I Lure Wildlife to My Fall Garden?
BBG's Laura Powell answers your fall questions on wildlife gardening, seed collecting, and more.
By Laura Powell -
Ask a Gardener: How Do I Improve My Soil Without Fertilizer?
BBG's Laura Powell answers your summer gardening questions.
By Laura Powell -
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.
By Ashley Gamell -
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.
By Claire Ratinon -
Waking Up Your Garden for Spring
Wherever you garden, there are plenty of tasks to tackle in preparation for the growing season.
By Sara Epstein -
Ask a Gardener: Is It a Weed or a Seedling?
BBG’s Laura Powell answers your spring gardening questions.
By Laura Powell -
How to Garden on a Budget in NYC
Gardening can be surprisingly expensive, especially when you’re starting from scratch. Here are some tips.
By Hester Griffin -
So, You Want to Join a Community Garden?
Considering getting involved, but don’t know where to start? Keep reading!
By Nina Browne -
How to Grow Your Own Winecap Mushrooms
Winecaps (or “garden giants”) are growing in the Discovery Garden. Here’s how to start your own supply.
By Hester Griffin -
Ask a Gardener: Should I Water My Plants in Winter?
BBG’s Laura Powell answers your winter gardening questions.
By Laura Powell
