Archive for October 1st, 2011

How Do They Do That?: Kengai or ‘Cascade’

Posted in Behind the Scenes, Exhibitions on October 1st, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – Be the first to comment
Kengai display

Kengai display in the Leon Levy Visitor Center, 2010

On October 5, kiku will join Fall Flowers of Japan in the historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory! Don’t miss these magnificent Japanese chrysanthemums trained to grow in a mesmerizing variety of shapes and styles. In anticipation, we’re taking an in-depth look at these fascinating flowers.

What grows up, must come down, at least when you’re growing kengai. Learn why below.

Morning Eye Candy: First Sign of Fall

Posted in Photography on October 1st, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – 1 Comment

It seems too early, but oh boy is it pretty!

Acer palmatum

Acer palmatum (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)