The Sill and NYBG are joining forces to answer your top gardening and plant care questions throughout the year. Follow The Sill and NYBG on Instagram to submit what’s on your mind during our Ask Me Anything, then stay tuned for a deep dive with The Sill and NYBG on your care questions.
We’re kicking off the collaboration with top spring gardening questions so you can expand your green thumb in no time. Get growing this season with quick and clever tips, no matter your skill level!
For our first video, we’ll tell you how to plan a garden—without getting overwhelmed. Paris Lalicata, Head of Plant Education at The Sill®; Annie Novak, Manager of the NYBG’s Edible Academy, will walk you through some easy, beautiful perrenials to use when you begin your garden journey.
Follow along for more videos featuring the best plants for beginners, tips on container gardening, and other common spring gardening questions. Eager for more plant information?
- Browse The Sill's Plant Care Articles or NYBG's Plant Guides
- Send questions to NYBG's Plant Docs, or The Sill's Plant Experts
- Book a virtual appointment with The Sill’s plant expert, Paris, for 1:1 assistance!


