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Urban Gardening
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A Blanket of Snow: Good or Bad for Plants?
What did the blizzard do to plants that were starting to think it was spring?
By Lee Patrick -
Weed of the Month: Morning-Glory
This lovely climbing vine has beautified many a chain link fence, but not everyone is a fan.
By Saara Nafici -
Keep Rats Out of Your Garden
Don't let rats ruin your garden. Learn how to keep your urban oasis rat-free.
By Caroline Bragdon -
How to Create an Herb Garden in the Shade
Some herbs thrive in the shade. Learn more about them so you can grow a wonderful herb garden even if your garden has very little sun.
By Holly Shimizu -
All About Bugs: Dragonflies
Can you tell a green darner from from a great blue skimmer? Dragonflies of all sorts are out in force this time of year.
By Steven N. Severinghaus -
Weed of the Month: Chicory
Its roots taste like coffee, its leaves taste like dandelion greens, and its blue flowers will be gone before you know it.
By Saara Nafici -
Baby Birds at BBG
Robin and red-tailed hawk chicks are thriving at the Garden, as these photos show.
By BBG Staff -
Weed of the Month: Shepherd’s Purse
Look around, and you'll see plenty of shepherd's purse. Once used as a nosebleed remedy, this spring weed has an unusual adaptation: its seeds "eat" insects.
By Saara Nafici -
Weed of the Month: Chickweed
Another sign of spring: chickweed has arrived! Beloved by chickens, less beloved by gardeners, this weed is one of the first to appear each year.
By Saara Nafici -
Plant a Cherry Tree of Your Own
Flowering cherry trees make great additions to a home garden or back yard. They come in all shapes and sizes and can grow well in many different types of soil.
