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Weed of the Month: Japanese Knotweed
Japanese knotweed, which grows on the slopes of active volcanoes, is impressive in its ability to thrive in harsh environments.
By Jessica Jacolbe -
Making a Play for a Garden
BBG's artist in residence on queer memory, collective futures, and the relationship between artmaking & gardening.
By Patrick Costello -
Plant Spotlight: Sacred Lotus
Dive into the biology and cultural significance of these remarkable aquatic plants.
By Ashley Thuthao Keng Dam -
Poet Laureate Ada Limón on Rewriting Our Relationship to Nature
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón spoke with BBG about reimagining our posture toward the nonhuman world, and what she’s planting in her garden this year.
By Jessica Jacolbe -
Who Are You Calling a “Pest?”
The animals we call “pests” and the plants we call “weeds” all have something important in common, writes author Bethany Brookshire: Us.
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Plant Spotlight: The Pinkster Azalea
Explore the ecology and cultural legacy of the pinkster azalea, which shares its name with the oldest African American holiday.
By Georgia Silvera Seamans -
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.
By Nina Browne -
Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
Author Stephanie Foo contemplates—and tastes—this pungent, aggressive plant.
By Stephanie Foo -
“We Are Still Here”: Courtney Streett on Native Plants & Indigenous Knowledge
Courtney Streett (Nanticoke Indian Tribe) delivers the keynote address at this year's Making Brooklyn Bloom.
By BBG Staff -
The Rich History of Black Flower Vendors in New York City
“Beauty is a very necessary thing, I think,” says horticulturist and author Abra Lee. “As tough as things were, people had their flowers.”
By Ellie Shechet
