Author Stephanie Foo contemplates—and tastes—this pungent, aggressive plant. Read Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
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Urban Gardening & EcologyPlants & People
Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
How to Garden on a Budget in NYC
Gardening can be surprisingly expensive, especially when you’re starting from scratch. Here are some tips and tricks. Read How to Garden on a Budget in NYC
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsPlants & People
“We Are Still Here”: Courtney Streett on Native Plants & Indigenous Knowledge
Courtney Streett (Nanticoke Indian Tribe) delivers the keynote address at this year's Making Brooklyn Bloom. Read “We Are Still Here”: Courtney Streett on Native Plants & Indigenous Knowledge
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Plants & People
So, You Want to Join a Community Garden?
Considering getting involved, but don’t know where to start? Read on. Read So, You Want to Join a Community Garden?
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Plants & People
The Rich History of Black Flower Vendors in New York City
“Beauty is a very necessary thing, I think,” says horticulturist and author Abra Lee. “As tough as things were, people had their flowers.” Read The Rich History of Black Flower Vendors in New York City
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Growing FoodUrban Gardening & Ecology
How to Grow Your Own Winecap Mushrooms
Winecaps (or “garden giants”) are growing in the Discovery Garden. Here’s how to start your own supply. Read How to Grow Your Own Winecap Mushrooms
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Ask a Gardener: Should I Water My Plants in Winter?
BBG’s Laura Powell answers your winter gardening questions. Read Ask a Gardener: Should I Water My Plants in Winter?
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Plants & People
My Chaos Garden
Writer Hannah Kingsley-Ma on losing control in her Brookyn backyard. Read My Chaos Garden
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsPlants & People
Vanilla Beans Ripen in the Tropical Pavilion
Of 110 vanilla orchid species, Vanilla planifolia is one of the few cultivated for its beans. Read Vanilla Beans Ripen in the Tropical Pavilion
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Environmental JusticePlants & People
Camille Dungy on Gardening as a Political Act
Poet Camille T. Dungy on her new book, Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden. Read Camille Dungy on Gardening as a Political Act