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History & People
If You’re a Plant Person, You’re Not Alone
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Are you a Plant Person? If you identify as one, you’d be among many others who feel the same: 66% of American households own at ... Read MoreInside our Collections
Re-Orcharding New York: The Work of Artist Sam Van Aken
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In the early 1800s, someone walking along the bustling streets of lower Manhattan eating a peach casually discarded the unwanted pit into Mr. Gill’s yard ... Read MoreHistory & People, Inside our Collections
The First Children’s Gardening Book—in Latin
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The Mertz Library recently acquired a 1545 edition of a children’s book, De Re Hortensi Libellus. Originally published in 1535, it is thought to be ... Read MoreHow To, Videos
Prep Your Garden for Next Year with Cover Crops
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It's time to prep your garden beds for the winter to come, and that means cover crops! Read MoreHow To, Videos
Building a Trellis with Che’Von Cooper
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Thinking about adding a trellis or two to your garden—but don't know where to start? Read MoreWhat's On at NYBG
Calling all Teachers for Virtual and In-Person Teacher Development Programs
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Explore your passion for culture, food, and plants in our upcoming professional learning courses. Read MoreHistory & People
A Therapeutic Garden Grows in Amagansett, LI
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“My family has had a house in Amagansett since the 1960s that I’ve visited every summer, but I was always too busy raising my kids ... Read MoreHow To, Videos
Transplanting and Direct Sowing
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Now that you know how to start seeds indoors, it's time to learn how to move your young plants out into your garden. Read MoreHow To, Videos
Sowing Seeds Indoors
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Hoping to get into vegetable gardening this summer? Start off on the right foot by getting your seeds going indoors. Read MoreHow To, Videos
How to Incorporate Compost in Your Garden
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Having rich soil goes a long way in a vegetable garden—and that's where compost can come in handy. Read MoreSUBSCRIBE
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