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Make DIY Hoop Earrings with Coix Lacryma-Jobi
Job’s tears seeds are a jewelry-maker’s dream, with a lovely coating and a ready-made hole in the center.
By Margarita Poulson -
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 -
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 -
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 -
How to Wrap a Fig Tree to Protect It for the Winter
Fig trees are native to the Mediterranean region, but they are beloved by Brooklyn gardeners. Learn how to protect them through a New York City winter.
By Maeve Turner -
Grow Carnivorous Plants in a DIY Mini-Bog
Create a miniature wetland habitat for carnivorous plants, orchids, and other bog-loving species.
By Will Lenihan -
DIY Kokedama: Japanese-Style Houseplant Display With Moss Balls
Kokedama is a Japanese style of displaying houseplants in a ball of moss. Learn how to create a simple hanging kokedama of your own.
By Krissie Nagy -
DIY Shibori with Indigo
Dye cotton cloth with indigo using shibori techniques.
By Lenna Pettersson -
Succulent Bonsai: Capturing the Spirit of the Desert
Succulents make interesting and unusual additions to bonsai collections. Bonsai practice can also contribute much to our knowledge of succulent species.
By Susan Amoy
