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Archive: June 2008

Moore Photo Contest: Submissions Wanted

Posted in Exhibitions, Moore in America, Programs and Events on June 5 2008, by Plant Talk

Be a part of Moore in America. Henry Moore wanted his audience to interact with his sculpture, to get up close and experience the works in a variety of light, weather, and seasons. In partnership with the International Center of Photography, The New York Botanical Garden is pleased to host a photography contest in celebration of our landmark exhibition Moore in America: Monumental Sculpture at The New York Botanical Garden

Help us to capture the magic of Moore’s massive works against the splendid backdrop of the Garden. Submit your photographs of Moore in America and enter our contest for a chance to win a prize. From June 4 to September 30, participants may enter one photo for each of the four separate jury selections (July 1, August 1, September 1, and October 1). First-, second-, and third-place prizes will be awarded each month. At the end of the contest, one of the four first-place winners will be awarded the grand prize—the opportunity for their photograph to appear in an advertisement.

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Tip of the Week — 6/03/08

Posted in Gardening Tips on June 3 2008, by Sonia Uyterhoeven

Weed-Free Heaven
 Sonia Uyterhoeven is Gardener for Public Education at The New York Botanical Garden.

Gardening is much like housekeeping—as long as you keep on top of things nothing will get the best of you. Following a few simple rules and some good horticultural practices will ensure that you don’t end up being swamped with one big green mess.

Here are a few tips to keep weeds at bay:
Keep your garden a reasonable size, stagger your spring planting (remember freshly cultivated soil is an invitation for weeds), choose low maintenance plants, weed often (spend ½ hour a few times a week to keep your garden weed-free), attack flowering weeds first (don’t let them go to seed), hoe when the ground is dry, and hand pull when the ground is wet.