Archive for November 28th, 2011

Wreath-making with Diana Conklin

Posted in Learning Experiences, People on November 28th, 2011 by Joyce Newman – 1 Comment

Meet Diana Conklin, one of NYBG’s Adult Education instructors teaching a variety of botanical craft classes for the holidays.

Diana ConklinHoliday wreath-making expert Diana Conklin was born and raised on a potato farm along the east end of Long Island–that was before the area was taken over by vineyards! And coming from a farming background, Diana’s love of all things botanical is deeply ingrained.

Her studio, Everlastings by Diana, remains on the family farm in one of their barns. There she specializes in creating stunning dried flower arrangements, many of which are displayed at local craft galleries and events.
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The Engagement: 20 Days of the Holiday Train Show

Posted in Holiday Train Show on November 28th, 2011 by Matt Newman – Be the first to comment

NYBG Tree Proposal“I look forward to bringing our kids someday, and telling them the story of how their daddy proposed to their mommy.”

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From now until December 17, our visitors will be sharing their fondest memories from 20 years of the Holiday Train Show–some of them touching, some comical, and every one of them cherished. Come back to Plant Talk each day for a new story, which you can see after the jump along with a feature on one of the many replica New York City landmarks on display in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory–the Guggenheim Museum, Yankee Stadium, the Empire State Building and more.

As a bonus, read on to find out how you can win a Family Four-Pack of Holiday Train Show tickets for yourself! read more »

Morning Eye Candy: Vivid Green

Posted in Around the Garden on November 28th, 2011 by Matt Newman – 1 Comment

Sometimes it’s the simplest combinations in hue that make the fall colors blossom.

Fall Foliage NYBG

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen