Archive for October 3rd, 2011

How Do They Do That?: Shino-Tsukuri or ‘Driving Rain’

Posted in Behind the Scenes, Exhibitions on October 3rd, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – Be the first to comment
Shino-tskurui display of kiku in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory Courtyard, 2008

Shino-tsukuri display of kiku in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory Courtyard, 2008

There are only three more days before the beautiful kiku join the serene Fall Flowers of Japan in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. On Wednesday, October 5, these specially trained Japanese chrysanthemums, or kiku will go on display. In anticipation, we’re taking an in-depth look at these fascinating flowers.

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Morning Eye Candy: A Rose Among Roses

Posted in Photography on October 3rd, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – 1 Comment

It is a very special rose that bears the same name as a very special rose garden.

Hybrid Tea rose Rosa Peggy Rockefeller

Hybrid Tea rose Rosa ‘Peggy Rockefeller’ in the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)