Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Posted in Photography on September 8 2015, by Matt Newman
FRIDA KAHLO: Art, Garden, Life won’t disappear with summer—it continues into fall, ending on November 1! Have you seen the exhibition yet?
The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Programs and Events on September 4 2015, by Vilina Phan
Wind down the summer this Labor Day holiday at the Garden—we’ll be open through the long weekend! Come view the blockbuster FRIDA KAHLO: Art, Garden, Life exhibition and check out the associated programs that are sure to make your experience that much more exciting—from live music and dance by Mexico Beyond Mariachi to screenings of films that highlight the rich culture of Mexico, to Frida-inspired cooking demonstrations in the Family Garden, there’s something for just about anyone to enjoy.
While you’re here, take part in one of our many tours happening throughout the Garden, led by experts in the field. You can learn about the jewel-like plants on the Rock Garden Tour, or explore our historic Conservatory on the Aquatic Plant Tour, or just meander and lose yourself in the Garden, because you never know what may discover! Grab your tickets today and head on over for an amazing holiday weekend!
Posted in Photography on September 4 2015, by Matt Newman
A somewhat grumpy name belies a rather beautiful crape-myrtle.
Lagerstroemia indica ‘Tightwad Red’ in the Ladies’ Border – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on September 3 2015, by Matt Newman
Hibiscus vie for attention across the water feature in the Native Plant Garden.
Hibiscus ‘Jazzberry Jam’ in the Native Plant Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in People on September 3 2015, by Debbie Becker
Debbie Becker has been The New York Botanical Garden’s resident bird expert for over 25 years, and continues to lead her popular Bird Walks on Saturday mornings throughout much of the year. She maintains Birding Around NYC, where readers can find photo galleries of recent NYBG bird walks and up-to-date lists of species seen during each outing.
Dr. Oliver Sacks loved The New York Botanical Garden. I know this because I walked the Garden’s paths with him.
In the early to mid 1980s, Dr. Sacks would enter the garden early in the morning, before the public would arrive, to take in the sights. I would also arrive at NYBG early—to bird watch before my first class at Fordham University—and we would be the only two people walking about.
It was inevitable that one day we would bump into each other. I had no idea who he was, at first, but he was very gracious when he asked me what I was doing, peering up into the trees with my binoculars. His curiosity piqued when I explained that I was bird watching and the Garden was a perfect oasis for finding birds. He launched into a speech on the behavior of birds and their pollination habits along with the symbiotic relationship they shared with specific trees and shrubs. I was an environmental science major and was truly fascinated with all the knowledge he had to share.
Posted in Photography on September 2 2015, by Matt Newman
Is this a hint of fall’s approach? Regardless, we’re hanging onto late summer’s vivid greens for as long as we can!
Along Tulip Tree Allée – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Wildlife on September 2 2015, by Patricia Gonzalez
Patricia Gonzalez is an NYBG Visitor Services Attendant and avid wildlife photographer.
A male American Goldfinch looks like he got caught red-handed while snacking in the Perennial Garden.
American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) in the Perennial Garden – Photo by Patricia Gonzalez