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Archive: July 2015
Posted in Wildlife on July 21 2015, by Patricia Gonzalez
Patricia Gonzalez is an NYBG Visitor Services Attendant and avid wildlife photographer.
One of the things I love about this time of year is that all of the outdoor gardens surrounding the Haupt Conservatory—the Home Gardening Center, Perennial Garden, Seasonal Walk, and Ladies’ Border among them—are teaming with bumblebees doing their important work. But my personal favorite place to shoot them is Daffodil/Daylily Walk. The blazing oranges, purples, and other colors serve as a fantastic backdrop to my winged friends.
A bumblebee (Bombus) along Daylily Walk – Photo by Patricia Gonzalez
Posted in Photography on July 21 2015, by Matt Newman
In what’s quickly becoming my favorite appearance of the year, the ‘Bridal Silk’ poppies of the Perennial Garden are once again touting the simple and clean.
Papaver rhoeas ‘Bridal Silk’ in the Perennial Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on July 20 2015, by Matt Newman
Hydrangeas near Mosholu Gate – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Programs and Events on July 17 2015, by Vilina Phan
This weekend, dine on a delicious meal arranged and prepared by esteemed chefs while enjoying the summer beauty of the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden during Family Dinners with Mario Batali’s Chefs–but act fast, as tickets to this Sunday event are selling like hot cakes! The dinner will feature a family-style, three-course menu alongside hands-on gardening and craft activities and live cooking demonstrations, the perfect occasion to introduce your kids to gourmet dining in a fun and open atmosphere.
Bask in the art and culture of Frida and her heritage throughout the rest of the weekend with live music and dance as well as an exclusive screening of Frida on Saturday and Guten Tag, Ramon on Sunday–all taking place at the Ross Hall.
Summer is in full swing at the Garden, and there’s never been a better time to get out and enjoy the exciting activities that come with it!
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Posted in Photography on July 17 2015, by Matt Newman
A sunflower in the Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on July 16 2015, by Matt Newman
A dahlia, Mexico’s national flower, nods its handsome head in the Conservatory’s FRIDA KAHLO display.
Dahlia in the Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Wildlife on July 14 2015, by Patricia Gonzalez
Patricia Gonzalez is an NYBG Visitor Services Attendant and avid wildlife photographer.
A monarch butterfly takes refuge beneath some leaves along Seasonal Walk.
Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) in Seasonal Walk – Photo by Patricia Gonzalez
Posted in Photography on July 14 2015, by Matt Newman
The colors of FRIDA KAHLO in the Conservatory, more than just bombastic oranges, yellows, and reds, are also met with soft pinks and greens, creating beautiful contrast throughout the display.
Crinum ‘Mexican Pink’ in the Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on July 13 2015, by Matt Newman
Nymphaea ‘Clyde Ikins’ in the Conservatory Pools – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Programs and Events on July 10 2015, by Vilina Phan
¡Viva la Frida! Celebrate the life and spirit of Frida Kahlo during this weekend’s bevy of Frida-filled festivities, which just so happen to cap off the week of the artist’s birthday!
You’ll definitely run into Frida and Diego, a few times over…well at least their doppelgangers, during the much anticipated Look-Alike Contest on Saturday. See a parade of Fridas and Diegos showing off their finest attire inspired by the colorful duo and vote for your favorite at the Conservatory Plaza!
Throughout the weekend, enjoy live music and dance at the Conservatory Plaza. Get crafty and create a beautiful flower crown inspired by the artist’s legendary fashion savvy at the Conservatory Lawn, then hop over to the Visitor Center to watch famed street artist Bradley Theodore create a mural in front of your eyes.
And kids will love the giant monarch butterfly puppets moving throughout the Garden, designed by internationally-known Bronx artist Lucrecia Novoa.
Although the Frida al Fresco Evening on Saturday is sold out, we encourage you to come back during a future night to experience the exhibition in a dramatically different light!
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