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Pondlife: Algae Up Close
When viewed under a microscope, algae are stunningly beautiful. They form repeating patterns and
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Pollinators in the Native Flora Garden (Video)
Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators flock to Native Flora Garden's plants. So do their predators. Uli Lorimer explains the relationships at play in this small but diverse habitat shares some good news about the the monarchs he has observed.
By Blanca Begert -
Why So Many Acorns? And Other Tree Fruit Mysteries
Acorns, honey locust pods, sweet gum balls and other fruits fall from city trees in autumn. Each one has its own fascinating botanical story that kids and adults can learn.
By Ashley Gamell -
Traditional Tea Ceremonies at the Garden
Traditional tea ceremonies are being held in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden.
By BBG Staff -
Birds of Brooklyn: American Kestrel
The smallest falcon in the United States likes to nest in the eaves and cornices of old buildings in New York City and hunt grasshoppers at Floyd Bennett Field.
By Joe Giunta -
Bloom Alert: Asters
Asters bloom just as summer flowers dwindle. Notice the wonderful variety among the native species, now known to be part of different genera than Eurasian species.
By Blanca Begert -
Organic Pest Management in the Herb Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Herb Garden curator, Maeve Turner, experiments with soil solarization and crop rotation.
By Sarah Gowanlock -
Search for Plants from The Secret Garden
Lilies, late roses, delphinium, and other plants described in the The Secret Garden can be found at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Go on a scavenger hunt and find some!
By Alvina Lai -
Weed of the Month: Pigweed
Pigweed is considered an agricultural scourge in the United States, but elsewhere it's a nutritious food plant. In Jamaica, it's valued as a leafy green, and its protein-rich seeds are used like a grain in other parts of the world.
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Birds of Brooklyn: American Redstart
This pretty warbler is an ace insect catcher with a distinctive hunting method.
By Joe Giunta
