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Tough Natives for Tender Tree Beds
Brilliant orange butterfly weed, cheery black-eyed Susans, and frilly coralbells are native New Yorkers strong enough to survive—and even thrive—in the challenging environment of a city tree bed.
By Maureen O’Brien -
Gardening Resilience
A pioneering community garden is taking root in Gowanus.
By Claudia Navas -
Birds of Brooklyn: Northern Mockingbird
Mockingbirds haven't always been common in Brooklyn, but they are now. Why? An invasive species of rose has something to do with it.
By Joe Giunta -
Garden Apprentice Program (Video)
This video blog from New Learning Times offers a snapshot of BBG's Garden Apprentice Program.
By BBG Staff -
Weed of the Month: Ragweed
Allergy-sufferers may hate this notorious plant, but it's not all bad. It's a food source for wildlife and was once cultivated as a food crop. It also has the ability to help clean up contaminated soil.
By Saara Nafici -
Trees to See at BBG
With fall foliage season upon us, don't miss some of the hidden gems among BBG's tree collection.
By Christopher Roddick -
Birds of Brooklyn: Yellow-Rumped Warbler
The invasion of the yellow-rumped warblers is upon us. Don't worry, you have nothing to fear from this delightful bird, unless you're a bayberry.
By Joe Giunta -
Butterfly Gardening in Fall
Learn how to create a simple, low-maintenance design that will lure monarchs, swallowtails, skippers, and other beneficial insects throughout autumn.
By Claire Hagen Dole -
Weed of the Month: Pokeweed
Pokeweed is considered poisonous from root to fruit, but that doesn't stop birds—and some people—from eating it.
By Saara Nafici -
Rose Hips: Behold the Fruit of the Rose Plant
Roses are famous for their blooms, but they also produce fruits! They may be round or bottle-shaped, smooth or prickly, orange, red, or even black.
By Sarah Owens
