Last call for Weekends in Bloom! 🎶 Weekends in Bloom wraps up soon, and you won’t want to miss the finale. While you’re here, don’t miss the latest plants in bloom, including bluebells, wisterias, azaleas, irises, and more. Kids and families can also join Onondaga farmer, seedkeeper, and educator Angela Ferguson for a Three Sisters Planting activity on Saturday: https://buff.ly/xwbLZTX (fb)

Have you heard about the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest? 🏡 Gather your neighbors and enter your block in Brooklyn’s friendliest competition! The Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest promotes streetscape gardening in the borough of Brooklyn through block associations and other community groups. It’s free and open to all residential blocks, commercial blocks, and community gardens in Brooklyn, and the deadline for entry is June 1! There are award categories for Best Overall Residential Block, Best Window Box, Best Street Tree Beds, Best Community Garden Streetscape, and many more. In the video, take a virtual tour though last year’s winner in the residential category, Lincoln Place between New York Avenue and Nostrand Avenue. More info and entry information in comments below. 👇 Share with your Brooklyn family, friends, and neighbors! Thanks to National Grid, Major Sponsor of Greenest Block in Brooklyn. (fb)