Archive for December 17th, 2010

The First Lady!

Posted in NYBG in the News on December 17th, 2010 by Plant Talk – Be the first to comment

We’re sorry it’s not the best picture, but we’re just so excited to share this image of first lady Michelle Obama speaking at the presentation ceremony of the 2010 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Representatives from The New York Botanical Garden were in attendance to accept the award.

The First Lady

We’ll post better pictures once we get them. And here’s a link to the Mrs. Obama’s remarks.

Morning Eye Candy: And Still They Linger

Posted in Photography on December 17th, 2010 by Plant Talk – Be the first to comment

The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden is closed until spring, but some roses persist–like this beauty in the Home Gardening Center–despite the snow and frost.

Rosa 'All the Rage'

Rosa ‘All the Rage’ (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)