Inside The New York Botanical Garden
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Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on April 28 2012, by Matt Newman
The behind-the-scenes happenings in the Native Plant Garden are still our little secret until 2013, but we’ll occasionally pass along a rare sneak peak. We can’t wait either.
But there’s plenty to see in the meantime. Today and tomorrow we’re holding special Garden Tour Guide-led tours through the Rock Garden, as well as gardening demonstrations related to the Alpine plants we grow there. Make a plan to come and visit us, and don’t forget to vote for us through Partners in Preservation!
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on April 27 2012, by Matt Newman
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
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Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on April 26 2012, by Matt Newman
Rosarians can loose their bated breath, winter-long as it’s been. The single blooming rose from last week is joined by friends! Humble shrub roses now, yet so much more to come as the season wears on.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on April 25 2012, by Matt Newman
I do believe I already mentioned how spectacular the lilacs are doing right now, up to and including those that aren’t quite “lilac” in color. But a reminder doesn’t hurt.
These columnar French jewels will put you in an aromatic trance.
Syringa vulgaris ‘Mme Lemoine’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on April 24 2012, by Matt Newman
The Azalea Garden hit 95% of the way to peak bloom over the weekend! Get here this week if you want to see it at its best, because how often do you really get to enjoy such an expanse of delirious color?
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on April 23 2012, by Matt Newman
Was Caitlin a coy Mona Lisa, or more of a Marilyn Monroe? Maybe a Tina Fey.
Iris typhifolia ‘Caitlin’s Smile’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on April 22 2012, by Matt Newman
The ‘Red Jade’ crabapple: living up to a very different name in spring.
Malus ‘Red Jade’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on April 21 2012, by Matt Newman
I had trekked over to the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden a few days ago to get a closer look at the tree peonies, passing by the lilacs on the way back. The aroma–it was like walking face-first into a pole, it was so sudden and powerful. Everyone gathered near the flowers was nodding and smiling contentedly, though whether in unspoken acknowledgement of one another, or in quiet appreciation of the perfume, I couldn’t say.
Syringa vulgaris ‘President Lincoln’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on April 20 2012, by Matt Newman
We now enter the final weekend of 2012’s Orchid Show. What will you be doing with your off days?
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on April 19 2012, by Matt Newman
A late MEC today, but not forgotten. I blame the interminable train delays. Seeing the tulip trees in their spring garb makes for a good balm on commuter frustration, though.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
