Archive for January 24th, 2012

Winter Injury Continued

Posted in Gardening Tips, Learning Experiences on January 24th, 2012 by Sonia Uyterhoeven – Be the first to comment

Winter coniferFor the past few weeks we have been discussing the fallout of 2011′s strange weather, the damage experienced here at the NYBG, and various methods of identifying at-risk trees. Last week we examined some of the physiological processes behind winter injury.

Continuing where we left off, we will now explore several things that home owners can do to combat winter injury. The most effective remedy for winter injury on broad-leaved evergreens is prevention; in other words, the best protection is properly siting the plants.
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Morning Eye Candy: Glasshouse

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on January 24th, 2012 by Matt Newman – Be the first to comment

If our Conservatory speaks of history, the Nolen Greenhouses for Living Collections foster the future. The occasional “members only” tour lets visitors in on the care, technology and horticultural know-how that goes into designing each and every plant exhibition that you see here at the NYBG. Plus it’s just really cool to see the greenery inside the superstructure.

Nolen

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen