Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Matt Newman
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 29 2012, by Matt Newman
Welcome, wild harbinger of spring!
To this small nook of earth;
Feeling and fancy fondly cling
Round thoughts which owe their birth
To thee, and to the humble spot
Where chance has fixed thy lowly lot.
– Bernard Barton, “To a Crocus” (1827)
Forgive me for crooning verse so early in the year, but it seems spring has no qualms with breaking schedule. These little guys have popped up near Wamsler Rock.
Crocus chrysanthus ‘Cream Beauty’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden on February 24 2012, by Matt Newman
What started out as a trickle has surged into a flood, and now, in the final week of the Caribbean Garden photo contest, we find ourselves with piles of inspired photography to wade through. Despite the challenge of trying to ferret out the best photos in each category among a disagreeing cadre of jurors, we’re nonetheless having fun with it. Just seeing each of our competitors returning week after week to scrap for the proverbial crown is immensely gratifying. And the photos themselves trump all!
But as the last of this year’s Caribbean Garden events approach, the mood around here is bittersweet. Even with salsa classes bidding a fond adieu, and our photography workshops packing it up until next year, the momentous transition to the flamboyant wonder of Patrick Blanc’s vertical gardens fills the gap in fine form. Beginning Saturday, March 3, we fling open the doors of the Conservatory to unveil the 10th anniversary Orchid Show. Until then, you’ll be catching glimpses of the goings-on under the glass dome as we festoon our displays with the final, all-important touches.
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Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 24 2012, by Matt Newman
Finding photographers among the NYBG staff is proving easier than expected! The Herbarium’s Amy Weiss was kind enough to share these crocuses with us, complete with visitors. The flowers seem glad of the mesh we put down to keep hungry interlopers from rooting around in the soil.
Photo by Amy Weiss.
Posted in Around the Garden, What's Beautiful Now on February 23 2012, by Matt Newman
Nearing spring, we find plenty to be excited about as we walk through The New York Botanical Garden’s outdoor collections. Not that there isn’t a faint sense of curiosity, too; as Sonia Uyterhoeven has explained before, the weather patterns this winter have tricked certain plants into breaking dormancy early, resulting in a few blooms that will end up missing their spring date. But regardless, we appreciate the beauty whenever it happens to come around. And many of these flowering plants are proving right on time.
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Posted in Around the Garden, Photography, The Orchid Show on February 23 2012, by Matt Newman
A few of our more sleep-deprived officemates are firmly convinced that this orchid looks like the Swedish Chef. And the more I stare, the more I’m inclined to hear “bork bork bork!” echoing in my head. Don’t forget that the 10th annual Orchid Show begins on March 3, at which point you can choose sides in the all-important argument of Muppet mimicry in person.
Paphiopedilum streathamense. — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 22 2012, by Matt Newman
Ambiance in a garden setting isn’t achieved only through an abundance of flowers, you know.
Perennial Garden — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 21 2012, by Matt Newman
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 20 2012, by Matt Newman
We don’t call it the Orchid Show without reason. Join us on March 3 in celebration of these alluring blossoms–demure, flamboyant, mysterious and otherwise!
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 19 2012, by Matt Newman
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 18 2012, by Matt Newman
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
