How-to

• Urban Gardening | Ecological Gardening

  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
• Urban Gardening

  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
• Urban Gardening | Growing Food

  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
• Urban Gardening | Growing Food

  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