Brownstone Boys: We Design a Deck
Designing the deck with our contractor was quick because we had a really good idea of what we wanted.
Where to Get Your Garden On in Brooklyn: 7 of the Borough’s Biggest Plant Purveyors
Brooklyn is famous for its green blocks and backyards. But where to find enough of the right plants to landscape your block, stoop or garden? Here are seven local garden centers whose selection is worth a special trip.
Think Your Block Is the Greenest in Brooklyn? Enter the Botanic Garden’s Competition to Find Out
Want to show off your green thumb and community spirit? Bring some nature to your neighborhood and enter the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest.
Cherry Tree Blooms Greet New Water Conservation Project at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden was in prime bloom today to celebrate the completion of a multi-year project to make the garden more sustainable.
The Pastel-Colored Beauty of Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Magnolia Collection Is in Full Bloom
While the cherry blossoms get all the attention, the magnolias are showstoppers of their own, and now is the time to see them.
Advocates Share Their Words of Wisdom on Gaining Green Spaces for the People
Listen in at the Brooklyn Historical Society as experts share their experiences with green space, advocacy and development.
What to Do in the Garden Now for Fabulous Window Boxes, Bulbs and Shrubs All Year
Fall is the perfect time to give your yard, garden or window boxes a seasonal refresh.
PLG Block Takes Top Honors at This Year’s Greenest Block in Brooklyn Contest [Updated]
Lefferts Avenue between Bedford and Rogers Avenues has been awarded the 24th annual Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest, it was announced this morning.
How to Raise Chickens in a Brooklyn Backyard
Raising chickens in a Brooklyn backyard is easier than you might think, say those who've done it.
Brooklyn Gardeners Share Secrets of Growing Vegetables and Fruits in Raised Beds and Planters
Planting fruits and vegetables in a typical compact and shady Brooklyn backyard with contaminated soil presents a challenge for urban gardeners.
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