This daisy-like native wildflower is in bloom now. Look closely and you'll see its flower heads are made up of many smaller flowers. Read Weed of the Month: Fleabane
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Weed of the Month: Fleabane
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Make a Lasagna Garden in a Raised Bed
You can compost and grow vegetables in one simple wooden frame. Layer clippings, leaves, and other materials in the fall, and by spring you'll have a healthy growing medium for tomatoes, peppers, and more. Read Make a Lasagna Garden in a Raised Bed
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Starting an Herb Garden in a Small Outdoor Space
If you’ve got access to an outdoor space with some direct sunlight you can create a small herb garden. Here's how to start one from scratch or expand from established plants Read Starting an Herb Garden in a Small Outdoor Space
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Why Prune in the Winter?
When your woody plants are dormant and bare-branched, it may be time to break out the shears. Read Why Prune in the Winter?
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Germination Test: Are Your Old Seeds Still Good?
High demand and current safety protocols have added a week to 10 days to many online seed orders. If you have unused seeds from last year or even earlier, they very well might be viable. Read Germination Test: Are Your Old Seeds Still Good?
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Growing FoodUrban Gardening
How to Wrap a Fig Tree to Protect It for the Winter
Fig trees are native to the Mediterranean region, but they are beloved by Brooklyn gardeners. Learn how to protect them through a New York City winter. Read How to Wrap a Fig Tree to Protect It for the Winter
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Overwintering Potted Plants
Protect your outdoor container garden so that your plants will survive the winter. Read Overwintering Potted Plants
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Urban Gardening
Planting a Potted Tree or Shrub in Your Garden
Learn how to transplant a container-grown tree to the ground and help it thrive for years to come. Read Planting a Potted Tree or Shrub in Your Garden
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Urban Gardening
Guide to Rainwater Harvest
Your garden or building can help keep sewage out of the Gowanus and other waterways. Read Guide to Rainwater Harvest
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Create Your Own Floating Flower Arrangement
Floating flower arrangements—which play with color, texture, movement, and light—provide a limitless opportunity for creative expression. Read Create Your Own Floating Flower Arrangement