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Posted in Around the Garden on July 30 2012, by Ann Rafalko
Artichokes look vaguely dangerous and are difficult to eat and prepare, but enlightened eaters know that they are a very worthy labor of love.
I am a bit carcofi mad. I have loved them since I was a young child. I would request them every year for my birthday alongside a grilled steak until well into my 20s. How did I, a kid who grew up with food aversions just like any other kid, become hooked on such an unlikely vegetable? My mother simply served them to me, I tried them, and I loved them!
Would you like the opportunity to introduce your children to this strange vegetable, too? Then bring them to our next Family Dinner with Mario Batali’s Chefs with Chef Alex Pilas of Eataly and Chef Dan Drohan of Otto Enoteca Pizzeria on Thursday, August 2 in the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden. Artichokes are growing beautifully alongside a massive collection of herbs in the Eataly beds of ‘Mario Batali’s Kitchen Gardens,’ and will be served as a main course alongside leg of lamb and dandelion greens by chefs Pilas and Drohan.
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Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on July 30 2012, by Matt Newman
There’s so much going on behind the curtain of the as-yet-unopened Native Plant Garden, and yet, here and there, the patchwork of developing biomes already lays down a wide-open, peaceful vibe.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on July 29 2012, by Matt Newman
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on July 28 2012, by Matt Newman
A little late for Easter? Not really! The Easter lily’s off-kilter blooming periods makes this Japanese native a fragrant option for gardens in mid-summer.
Lilium longiflorum ‘Snow Queen’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Programs and Events on July 27 2012, by Matt Newman
Is it too early to plan for your child’s critically acclaimed gallery showings? Maybe not! Because sometimes inspiration just needs a little coaxing. Join the NYBG on Saturday, July 28, as we host MasterCard® “Priceless Budding Masters” in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, guiding each young artist through a hands-on exploration of the links between nature and their own boundless creativity.
Just as Claude Monet looked to his garden to find his muse, kids will enjoy the opportunity to indulge inspiration through the plants and flowers around them, channeling what they see, smell, and touch into masterpieces of their own. Once finished, each young Impressionist’s painting will be photographed for our online gallery–or even hang in the Budding Masters Gallery if your child chooses. That’s a long way from sticking it on the kitchen fridge. So be sure to sign up today, as remaining spots are sure to disappear quickly!
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Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on July 27 2012, by Matt Newman
“For my voice — I have lost it with hollaing, and singing of anthems.” — Falstaff, Henry IV, Part 2
David Austin, Rosa ‘Falstaff’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on July 26 2012, by Matt Newman
Were we to hold a seasonal award ceremony for the Garden’s regulars, our brightest stars, the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden would handily win the summer crown. This year, that holds especially well. It’s the home of not only our most deliciously practical plantings, but the site of Mario Batali’s Kitchen Gardens and our Whole Foods Market seasonal tastings. It is, without doubt, a must-see stop for our visitors, with big plans in the works for the future of this one-acre cornucopia.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on July 25 2012, by Matt Newman
Walking into work through the Mosholu Gate, I always pass a riot of color thanks to these planters. Sonia Uyterhoeven‘s recently put together a piece on the varieties that went into these Mosholu Gate presentations, as well as those at the Bedford entrance. Highly suggested for home gardeners looking for pointers on matching plants.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden on July 24 2012, by Ann Rafalko
It is a bountiful time of year. Just about any fruit or vegetable you can imagine is available and at the peak of flavor. It’s the best time of year for vegetable lovers; tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, peppers, garlic, peaches, nectarines, cherries, they’re all available at the weekly NYBG Greenmarket! Last week we featured recipes for salads that use lots of vegetables and require little or no cooking. This week we’re giving you recipes that involve cooking, but also take full advantage of all of summer’s amazing produce. See our picks below.
Also this week you can also learn how to take your vegetable scraps and turn them into the gardener’s version of black gold–compost! Representatives from the NYC Compost Project will be on hand 11 a.m – 1 p.m. to offer composting tips and tricks and to answer all your questions.
Admission and parking for the weekly Greenmarket is always free, and EBT, WIC, and FMNP and NYC Health Bucks are accepted. The Greenmarket is situated near the Mosholu Gate entrance near Tulip Tree Allée and occurs every Wednesday through November 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on July 24 2012, by Matt Newman
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Artichokes look vaguely dangerous and are difficult to eat and prepare, but enlightened eaters know that they are a very worthy labor of love.
