Sankofa for a Greener Brooklyn

Sankofa, a word from Ghana translated as “looking back to move forward,” summarizes the wonderful new directions a strategic plan set for GreenBridge.

A Rain Garden Grows in Brooklyn

BBG is launching its own living outdoor classroom to educate and motivate gardeners interested in these water-wise, low-maintenance, and beautiful plant communities.

History of the Native Flora Garden

By Uli Lorimer

Early Bloomers

Spring bulbs emerging early? Protect them with leftover holiday boughs like BBG did.

By Sarah Schmidt

Winter in the Children’s Garden

We prepare portions of the Children's Garden for the cold by covering crops with fabric and plastic. That way kids in our classes can so some harvesting year-round.

By Dave Daly

Mulch Ado

Bring your holiday tree to MulchFest this weekend. BBG will be there.

By BBG Staff

Winter Berries, Why Are You Still Here?

Berries that linger well into winter are lovely to behold. But why exactly have these plants developed this characteristic?

By Kerry Barringer

Fashionable Firs

What’s the most popular Christmas tree species? BBG’s Tree Key may provide a clue.

By Sarah Schmidt

Terrarium: A New Exhibit at BBG

Terrariums have captivated people since the first one was accidentally created in 1829. A new exhibit on view now at BBG shows how far these “gardens in a bottle” have come since then.

By Sarah Schmidt

Dishing Dirt on BBG’s Horticulture Internship

I’d wanted to be a hort intern ever since I first heard about the position, but I definitely don’t remember “hauling logs” mentioned in the job description.

By James Rowell