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Urban Gardening
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Asters and Goldenrods: Ecological Superstars
Goldenrods and asters provide sustenance, breeding sites, and overwintering spaces for numerous native insect species.
By Ronen Gamil -
Saving Tomato Seeds
How to save the seeds from your favorite tomatoes.
By Maureen O’Brien -
What’s the Latest on Spotted Lanternflies?
Keep stomping, says Julie Urban, an evolutionary biologist at Penn State—but “don't freak out.”
By Ellie Shechet -
Street Tree Care 101
Whether you’re a Greenest Block in Brooklyn contestant or just a curious neighbor, here are a few of our top street tree care tips.
By Jibreel Cooper -
Ask a Gardener: What Is Mulch, and When Should I Use It?
In our summer installment of Ask a Gardener, gardener Laura Powell answers your questions about mulching, watering, and plants that bloom after spring.
By Laura Powell -
Weed of the Month: Broadleaf Plantain
You'll see plenty of this weed all summer. The good news is that it can be used to soothe mosquito bites.
By Saara Nafici -
Shalene Jha on Community Gardens as Biodiversity Havens
We spoke with Dr. Shalene Jha, associate professor in the department of integrative biology at the University of Texas-Austin, about urban habitats, “bee bread,” and gardening toward a better future.
By Ellie Shechet -
How to Identify Plants Without an App
Part of the fun in learning about the plant world is experiencing it with your own eyes.
By Jesse Brody -
Weed of the Month: Fleabane
This daisy-like native wildflower is in bloom now. Look closely and you'll see its flower heads are made up of many smaller flowers.
By Saara Nafici -
All Eyes on the Redbud, and Other Trees in Bloom
This Arbor Day, take a moment to notice your local trees’ spring blooms.
By BBG Staff
