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Ask a Gardener: What Is “Well-Drained” Soil?
In the first installment of Ask a Gardener, our new gardening advice column, BBG gardener Laura Powell answers your spring questions.
By Laura Powell -
Artist Phyllis Ma on Learning from Mushrooms
"Into the Garden" is a new series of interviews about plants, people, and everything in between.
By Ellie Shechet -
Make a Lasagna Garden in a Raised Bed
You can compost and grow vegetables in one simple wooden frame. Layer clippings, leaves, and other materials in the fall, and by spring you'll have a healthy growing medium for tomatoes, peppers, and more.
By Jenny Blackwell -
Starting an Herb Garden in a Small Outdoor Space
If you’ve got access to an outdoor space with some direct sunlight you can create a small herb garden. Here's how to start one from scratch or expand from established plants
By Sara Epstein -
An African American Tree Activist Lived in Brooklyn
Remembering the environmental legacy of community activist Hattie Carthan, the “Tree Lady” of Brooklyn.
By Georgia Silvera Seamans -
Bloom Alert: Pussy Willows (Video)
These weird and wonderful willows are blooming in the Garden.
By Michael Stewart -
Dr. Vivek Shandas on Trees and Equity in Cities
Dr. Vivek Shandas speaks with BBG about street trees, environmental justice, and how we can move toward a more equitable urban ecology.
By BBG Staff -
Can You Predict When the Cherries Will Blossom?
Brooklyn Botanic Garden does not have a crystal ball, but phenology can help you learn a little bit about bloom times.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Birds of Brooklyn: Eastern Phoebe
This insect-catching bird is the new harbinger of spring!
By Joe Giunta -
Make Your Garden a Haven for Insect Diversity
Create a habitat for pollinators as well as the amazing array of less beloved, but still important, insects out there.
By Ashley Gamell
