{"id":3088,"date":"2009-05-01T09:28:03","date_gmt":"2009-05-01T13:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=3088"},"modified":"2019-06-25T07:22:53","modified_gmt":"2019-06-25T11:22:53","slug":"garden-shops-brooklyn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/3088\/garden-shops-brooklyn\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Spring: Three Places to Court the Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brooklyn Botanic Garden | 900 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn | 718.623.7200 | BBG Plant Sale<\/strong><\/em>
\nThis time of year, one of the best places to stroll is through the 99-year-old Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Take a leisurely walk through 52 acres with over 10,000 plant species. If you get tempted to pick a flower for a vase at home, head over to the Cherry Esplanade on May 4th and 5th when BBG will hold its annual plant sale. The majority of the plants are grown especially for the BBG by selected local growers. Additionally, there will be lectures and demonstrations for gardeners of all ages. Bring your kids for the $1 plant sale that’s just for them next to the Children\u2019s Garden. Whether you\u2019re looking for herbs and vegetables to grow or eventually cook, this is a great opportunity to bond with what\u2019s in bloom.
\nHow to get there: <\/strong>Take the 2, 3, 4, or 5 to Franklin Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

GRDN | 103 Hoyt Street, Boerum Hill <\/strong>| 718.797.3628 | grdnbklyn.com<\/a><\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019re looking to spruce your fire escape with a potted plant, sow perennial seeds in your garden or pick up the week\u2019s choice of annuals, this boutique garden-and-things shop will inspire you to go green one way or another. Situated on a side street in Boerum Hill, its hanging sign and outdoor wheelbarrow suggests that its visitors come to do as the store suggests: garden. Inside you\u2019ll find everything from handmade pottery from a local father-and-son team to the changing selection of fresh-cut flowers and house plants, and stacks of French hand soaps that’ll soothe a gardener’s hands.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a beginner to the world of green thumbing, not to worry. Suzanne, the shop\u2019s owner, along with her staff are on hand to answer questions and make suggestions. Everything is strategically placed so it’s easy to mull over options. Make sure to browse the nursery out back; it’s small but it has an intimate vibe that\u2019s prone to make you linger. \u201cPeople often just come here to hang out,\u201d said Suzanne.\u00a0 Whether you\u2019re here to escape a city full of pavement or you\u2019re shopping for something for your urban spot, GRDN definitely has the ‘greens’ for you.”
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How to get there: <\/strong>Take the A, C, or G to Hoyt St. Schermerhorn St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Editor’s Note: Forest Natural is now closed.<\/em><\/p>\n

Forest Natural | 120 Norman Avenue, Greenpoint | 718.383.7417 | forestnatural.com<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis corner juice and sandwich bar is the lean and green answer to energizing eats. Owner Tommy Chabrwoski initially wanted a coffee shop but later realized, \u201cGreenpoint needed a healthy place in its neighborhood too.\u201d He focused on creating a menu inspired by forest trees. The 15 sandwiches on the menu are all named after trees Tommy himself likes such as the Elk, Elm, and Yellowwood. Maple is the most popular, but the Cyprus (apples, sprouts, avocado) is equally good and often underestimated. If you want something cool and light, try one of the fresh squeezed juices or smoothies like The Simple Life (carrot, apple, ginger) or the Rabbit\u2019s First Love (Carrot Pineapple and Grapefruit). Be sure to grab one of the little homemade cupcakes from StickGirl Treats when you order. They\u2019re baked fresh daily and sell out fast.
\nHow to get there: <\/strong>Take the G train to Nassau<\/em><\/p>\n

Photo: Courtesy of oquendo<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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