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Caring for Ferns as Houseplants
Plant-lovers have adored ferns since Victorian times. They have a reputation for fussiness, but with a little thought and attention, they can thrive as houseplants.
By Jeanne Rostaing -
How to Wrap a Fig Tree to Protect It for the Winter
Fig trees are native to the Mediterranean region, but they are beloved by Brooklyn gardeners. Learn how to protect them through a New York City winter.
By Maeve Turner -
Weed of the Month: Porcelain Berry
These lovely speckled berries are all kinds of trouble. Birds love them, so much so that the vine has become invasive.
By Saara Nafici -
Overwintering Potted Plants
Protect your outdoor container garden so that your plants will survive the winter.
By Shila Patel -
Weed of the Month: Bittersweet Nightshade
Poisonous to people, this lovely weed provides nourishment to birds. Look for both its flowers and berries in September.
By Saara Nafici -
Planting a Potted Tree or Shrub in Your Garden
Learn how to transplant a container-grown tree to the ground and help it thrive for years to come.
By BBG Staff -
Birds of Brooklyn: Northern Flicker
This woodpecker doesn't actually peck wood so much. Instead, it looks for ants on the ground.
By Joe Giunta -
Hardy Begonia: Summer Blooms and Wonderful Foliage in the Shade
Pink- or white-blossomed hardy begonia thrives in the shade. It blooms in summer and early autumn, and its foliage is as lovely as its flowers.
By Jeanne Rostaing -
Sedum: Easy-to-Grow Succulents With Seasonal Interest
Sedums, also called stonecrops, are easy-to-grow succulents that frequently planted on green roofs. They also make wonderful, drought-tolerant garden plants.
By Laura Powell -
Grow Carnivorous Plants in a DIY Mini-Bog
Create a miniature wetland habitat for carnivorous plants, orchids, and other bog-loving species.
By Will Lenihan
