Category Archives: Botany

New York Botanical Garden 04/27/2016

Posted on April 29, 2016 by timlyg

We've finally come on the most peak day. Most trees bloom at this time.    

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Allegedly largest cave in the world: Son Doong, Vietnam

Posted on January 12, 2016 by timlyg

I would like to visit here. An explorer's fav. Officially discovered in 2009.

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Monarch Butterflies

Posted on August 6, 2014 by timlyg

Fascinating these creatures. There are videos online about them. Every year they migrate from Canada to Michoacan, Mexico. Arriving in around October. Reproducing around February and then return to Canada. While migrating, they go through several generations that the emigrants … Continue reading →

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Kale

Posted on June 20, 2014 by timlyg

A couple days ago, my wife cooked some kale. I looked it up. It contains sulforaphane, which has potent anti-cancer properties (when chopped/minced, not broiled but stir fried/microwaved/steamed) like broccoli. It has rich calcium as well. I am blessed with … Continue reading →

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10 Plants that can regrow "forever"

Posted on February 10, 2014 by timlyg

Scallion is cool! But there are others.

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New Park in LIC Queens

Posted on August 30, 2013 by timlyg

Hunter's Point South Waterfront Park opened a couple days ago. View Larger Map

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One good place to visit: Roof Top Farm in Brooklyn

Posted on August 30, 2013 by timlyg

Brooklyn Grange hosts weekly open houses at our flagship rooftop from May through October on Saturdays from 10am till 3pm.  The flagship rooftop is located at 37-18 Northern Blvd off the 36th St stop on the R/M train in Long … Continue reading →

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Plants at Home

Posted on July 27, 2013 by timlyg

Poinsettia   Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)   White Fittonia (Nerve Plant) Peperomia caperata Cast-iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)

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American Goldfinch at Van Cortlandt Park

Posted on July 26, 2013 by timlyg

Lately, I have observed American Goldfinches visiting a bush near 242nd Street Station (#1 subway train) on the park's side by the stairs. I would like to identify the plant. It has purple flowers. The Goldfinches seem to love feasting … Continue reading →

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Van Cortlandt Park plants/weeds

Posted on June 18, 2013 by timlyg

Long Bristled Smartweed (Polygonum caespitosum - Oriental Lady's Thumb): Found along the fence between park and forest. Pink flowers are obvious. Resembles Lady's Thumb (in Wildman Steve Brill's edible plants book), minus the "thumb print" on the leaves. I couldn't … Continue reading →

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