Archive for October 2nd, 2011

Kiku Classification: Anemone, Spoon, and Quill

Posted in Behind the Scenes, Exhibitions on October 2nd, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – Be the first to comment
Class 9 Chrysanthemum 'Trendy Time'

A Class 9 chrysanthemum 'Trendy Time,' 2009

On Wednesday, October 5, dozens of Japanese chrysanthemums, or kiku, trained into a variety of styles and displays will join Fall Flowers of Japan in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory! Don’t miss this mesmerizing floral display. In anticipation, we’re taking an in-depth look at these fascinating flowers.

Learn all about spoons, quills, and anemones (chrysanthemums, of course) below.

Morning Eye Candy: Playing Favorites

Posted in Photography on October 2nd, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – 3 Comments

Can you pick a favorite out of these photographs? We couldn’t. Fall light is so magical!

The Light in the Forest

Head below to see the rest of the photos, and let us know which is your favorite in the comments.