Archive for January 17th, 2012

A Winter Oasis is On Its Way!

Posted in Exhibitions on January 17th, 2012 by Matt Newman – 1 Comment

Caribbean GardenEach year, as winter charges through, every commercial break on television chimes in with the daydream of a tropical paradise–swimsuits, warmth, and salsa music. Suddenly a car horn blares and the vision fades, leaving a woman with a headcold shivering at an icy New York bus stop. It’s as predictable as the sun rising. But while we can’t just let you hop through the visitor gates in your neon two-piece, The New York Botanical Garden brings more than a mirage to the table; the daydream becomes reality this month. Starting January 21, the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory brings the tropics to the city with Caribbean Garden.
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Winter Injury

Posted in Gardening Tips, Learning Experiences on January 17th, 2012 by Sonia Uyterhoeven – Be the first to comment

NYBGFor the past few weeks we have reflected on the strange weather that we experienced last year, discussing the physical damage to the Garden during the October storm and the identifying characteristics that signal future issues. The erratic behavior of the weather from September onwards reminded me of a time several years ago when an Indian summer lasted well into December. The temperatures crashed in the following January and we experienced winter almost overnight.

Some of you may remember that year. For the broad-leaved evergreens at the Garden, this was the year for winter injury, and there are several reasons why a plant experiences this.
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Morning Eye Candy: Labyrinthine

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on January 17th, 2012 by Matt Newman – Be the first to comment

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Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen