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It's time to dig up your root vegetables — Ron has a checklist for you to follow! Plus, garden cleanup, summer bulb management, gourds and more.

The autumn equinox has come and gone, but there’s still time to revel in garden magic, from the dreamy blooms of Nigella to the sweet scent of rose geraniums brushing your fingertips. Step into fall with a stroll through BBG’s herb gardens, savor seasonal treats from the Harvest Kitchen and let your senses feast on everything from cinnamon-laced marmalade to the earthy charm of scented leaves.

The clock is ticking for lawn seeding, bulb planting and salvaging your sad, late-season garden. Act now or wait 'til spring and pretend you meant to! From Brussels sprouts to Christmas cactus and botulism-free tomatoes, fall gardening has never been so dramatic (or oddly satisfying).

Ready for a zesty twist? This week, we’re diving into the bright, citrusy world of lemony herbs — from lemon thyme to lemon verbena — and all the delicious ways they’re stirring up teas, dressings, shrubs, and more.

Not sure what to plant or do in the garden this fall? From daffodils that dodge deer to sunflowers worth fighting birds for — plus tips for veggies, gourds, compost, and even that amaryllis you've been babying — Ron Kujawski has got your autumn gardening game covered. (For the most part.)

What began as casual field notes and collected imagery evolved into a vibrant, richly layered visual archive. The exhibition runs from Oct. 18 through Nov. 30. Admission is free.

Ready to harvest like a god and prep your yard like a pro? From tasting grapes fit for Dionysus to giving your lawn a root-deep revival, these fall garden tips will have your landscape thriving long after summer’s drama fades.

Great Blue Lobelia dazzles pollinators and a backstory tied to early botanists, Native American remedies and a debunked syphilis cure. Meanwhile, garlic chives burst into fragrant flowers, flavoring both kitchens and history, as the Herb Associates honor their roots with marmalades, infused vinegars and the legacy of herbal pioneer Gertrude Burdsall.

September is the gardener’s secret season — when beans rattle, herbs dry, peonies plot immortality, and sugar water is the new tree tonic. From freezing weevils to sweetening soil, it’s a month where plants and gardeners alike get weirdly productive.

This week’s featured herb? Common Tansy — with its sunny yellow “golden buttons” and a history as rich as its color. Plus, Russian sage is stealing the show with lavender plumes and a botanical backstory worth a double take. Peek into the Herb Kitchen, where lemony teas, tomato dressings and the first jars of Harvest Marmalade are bringing the taste of summer inside.

Labor Day is for kicking back — but your garden didn’t get the memo! From pulling sad annuals to planting fresh mums and plotting next year’s garden greatness, here’s your (not-so-laborless) guide to celebrating Labor Day.

Even in the heat, the Herb Associates are keeping things cool — with blooming marigolds, endangered burnets and a kitchen that smells like herbal heaven. From ancient Aztec flower lore to jalapeño jelly and catnip mice, this week’s garden update is packed with petals, pollinators and plenty of flavor.

The occasion was BBG’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Party, a time-honored tradition that mixes heartfelt thanks with music, laughter and, of course, desserts. This year’s theme, “Daydreaming,” seemed to fit perfectly. It was a dreamy kind of evening — joyful, warm and bursting with the vibrant energy that defines the Garden’s ever-growing volunteer family.

Think your garden's done for the season? Not so fast — there’s still digging, pinching, trimming, and even tomato powder magic to be made before the first frost hits!

This week, we're diving into two powerhouse herbs from the Americas — one that's spicy enough to tickle your nose and another with a heavenly scent that lures in nighttime pollinators. From nasturtium salad garnishes to sacred tobacco traditions and catnip mice for your feline friends, the Herb Associates are blooming with surprises!