Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on March 1 2013, by Matt Newman
It’s just about time to ring the opening bell on the 11th annual Orchid Show, and as our horticulturists dab on the last soft touches of living color, there’s only one question to ask: do you have your tickets yet? It all begins this weekend, and we’ll be sure to see you there!
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 28 2013, by Matt Newman
When the ice is away, the ducks will play! Pat Gonzalez was out and about with her bird-friendly camera recently, snapping pictures of the raptors and fowl that spend their days in the Garden. While on the prowl, she happened upon this Red-breasted Merganser, looking decidedly punk with his full mohawk. The mallards, meanwhile, wanted nothing to do with the poultry paparazzi.
Photos by Pat Gonzalez
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 27 2013, by Matt Newman
They’re starting! That dainty vanguard of spring, in all its violet, white, and sunny yellow splendor–the crocuses are here! If there’s never been hope for the return of warmth and greenery before now, you can finally rest easy in the knowledge that these little harbingers are ringing in the new season.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 26 2013, by Matt Newman
Because our Strongylodon macrobotrys is looking especially elegant in recent weeks, and because we’ve had at least a couple of requests for more pictures of it (via Twitter in particular), I figured I’d put together a sampling of the jade vine in all its unchallenged splendiferousness. You’re welcome to read more about the green and red jade vines here, but in the meantime, we’re perfectly content with you basking in the eye candy of this winter favorite. And if you hurry, you might even be able to see it for yourself in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
[Not a valid template]Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 25 2013, by Matt Newman
As of this past weekend, Tropical Paradise is retired for another year. But there’s something even more intriguing on the horizon, if you know what I mean. Thus begins the countdown to The Orchid Show!
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 24 2013, by Matt Newman
Synchronize your watches–today at 12:30 p.m. marks the start of our Winter Tree Tour, leaving from the Reflecting Pool at the Visitor’s Center. There’s a lot of seasonal beauty out there to catch up on, and only a bit of season left to do it!
Pinus parvifolia ‘Brevifolia’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 23 2013, by Matt Newman
I just….love ferns, tree ferns especially. You should, too! You’ll find some of ours hanging out in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, though the Native Plant Garden promises to have plenty of fringed beauties hanging around come the grand reopening. Keep an eye out for that one in early May.
Cibotium schiedei — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 21 2013, by Matt Newman
Pinus parvifolia ‘Brevifolia’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden on February 20 2013, by Lisa Vargues
Lisa Vargues is a Curatorial Assistant with the NYBG’s Steere Herbarium.
As springtime quietly lingers around the corner, the 85th Academy Awards ceremony also draws near. While we wait for both the red carpet and springtime flowers to unfurl, this is an ideal opportunity to consider some garden-focused movies, as well as the connection between horticulture and film-making.
Have you ever found yourself watching films with a “botanical eye,” ogling the scenery; zeroing in on flowers in the set; or perhaps debating the name of a plant in a fleeting scene? Presumably, many garden enthusiasts have this inclination. Whether we are conscious of it or not, greenery (simple or grand-scale) is frequently an essential ingredient in shaping the atmosphere of film scenes.
Credit for the green on the silver screen often goes to the Greensman (a.k.a. the Greensperson), depending on the production arrangement. Working with the Art Department as a type of set dresser, this is the professional who typically locates, arranges, and maintains the necessary foliage and flowers (real and artificial), as well as other landscaping elements, for film sets. If a large amount of greenery is needed for a film, a greens team is utilized, as in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, which included a Greensmaster for its elaborate, naturalistic scenery.
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 20 2013, by Matt Newman
Even if Punxsutawney Phil had seen his shadow this year, I still trust the snowdrops to give me that all-too-necessary early spring pat on the back.
Photo by Amy Weiss