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Urban Gardening
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Preserving African Heritage through Plants and Agriculture
Christopher Bolden-Newsome talks about the enduring legacy of traditional African food, crops, and agricultural technique in his keynote address during this year’s Making Brooklyn Bloom.
By BBG Staff -
Day of Remembrance: Is This a Good Time to Plant a Memorial Garden?
With the anniversary of the COVID shutdown this month, some communities want to memorialize beloved neighbors with plantings. Here are some things to consider.
By Nina Browne Mimi Jorling -
When, Why, and How to Repot Your Houseplants
Is your houseplant root-bound or top-heavy? Is it showing signs of root rot? There are a number of reasons why your plants might need to be repotted. Learn what to look for and how to successfully repot a plant in need of a new home.
By Michelle Inciarrano -
Children’s Garden Grows Food for the Community
When the Garden shut down in the spring, staff decided to raise food in the educational plots.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Weed of the Month: Goutweed
Goutweed blossoms may be dainty, but its its rhizomatous root system lets it spread like gangbusters.
By Joni Blackburn -
Weed of the Month: Field Horsetail
Horsetail is a primitive plant that reproduces via spores and rhizomes. It's tenacious and can spread like crazy. Maybe that's why it's been around for 300 million years.
By Joni Blackburn -
Questions? Ask the Gardener’s Help Line
Do you have a burning question about pruning or plant identification? Are you wondering about watering? Library staff is still available to answer your horticulture questions through the Gardener’s Help Line.
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A Brooklyn Backyard Rain Garden and Green Roof
A Williamsburg backyard was designed to capture excess storm water. In a twist on the traditional rain garden, its charming stream and small pond hold water that flows from the yard and green roof.
By Jeanne Rostaing -
Garden Presents Crown Heights Block with Greenest Block in Brooklyn Award
You can't help smiling when you see this block's playful container displays, lush window boxes, and carefully tended tree bed gardens.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Small Gardens and Tiny Greenspaces Attract City Wildlife
Even very small patches of plants help attract pollinators and other wildlife to cities. This is no surprise to Greenest Block in Brooklyn organizers and participants.
By Sarah Schmidt
