Fresh water is now circulating throughout the Garden as the Water Conservation Project has opened. Read The Water Conservation Project Is Open
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The Climate Crisis
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The Climate CrisisBBG Programs & News
The Water Conservation Project Is Open
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Urban GardeningThe Climate Crisis
Climate Change in Brooklyn: Spring
Spring came late to Brooklyn this year, and so did the cherry blossoms. Globally, though, April was the third warmest on record. Studying how plants and animals respond to climate variations may be help experts adapt and remain resilient. Read Climate Change in Brooklyn: Spring
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The Climate CrisisBBG Gardens & Collections
What Is That Colored Light Coming from the Greenhouses?
Multispectrum LED lights have been installed in BBG's greenhouses. They're very efficient and use the parts of the light spectrum most beneficial to plants. Read What Is That Colored Light Coming from the Greenhouses?
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The Climate Crisis
Climate Change in Brooklyn: Fall
Powerful storms bring severe winds, damaging salt sprays, and heavy rains to our area. If they become more common, how will this affect the city? Can public gardens help mitigate damage? Read Climate Change in Brooklyn: Fall
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The Climate CrisisBBG Gardens & Collections
Organic Pest Management in the Herb Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Herb Garden curator, Maeve Turner, experiments with soil solarization and crop rotation. Read Organic Pest Management in the Herb Garden
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The Climate Crisis
Climate Change in Brooklyn: Summer
Plants and animals are already responding to climate change in New York State, the Northeast, and here in the city and at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. How can we become more resilient to the local effects of climate change? Read Climate Change in Brooklyn: Summer
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Urban GardeningThe Climate Crisis
Weed of the Month: Poison Ivy
Identifying this poison ivy requires a keen eye since its leaf color and shape varies. Learn to recognize its distinguishing characteristics. Read Weed of the Month: Poison Ivy
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Birds, Pollinators & Other WildlifeThe Climate Crisis
Use Insects, Not Chemicals, to Fight Pests
Spare the pesticide and enlist ladybugs, parasitic wasps and other beneficial insects to handle pest control in your garden. Read Use Insects, Not Chemicals, to Fight Pests
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The Climate CrisisBBG Gardens & Collections
How Did the Cherries, Magnolias, and Other Plants Handle the Snowstorm?
A late winter snowstorm hit after an unusually mild February. How did the Garden's plants handle the stress? Read How Did the Cherries, Magnolias, and Other Plants Handle the Snowstorm?
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Native FloraUrban GardeningThe Climate Crisis
Fieldwork: Hart’s Tongue Fern
This rare fern grows in cool, shaded limestone ravines. In the face of climate change and habitat loss, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, along with other institutions is working to conserve it in the wild and display it for the public. Read Fieldwork: Hart’s Tongue Fern