Photography

Morning Eye Candy: A Not-So-Secret Garden

Posted in Photography on July 10 2014, by Matt Newman

In the Perennial Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Late Bloomer

Posted in Photography on July 9 2014, by Matt Newman

While their May-blooming cousins may get more attention for their all-at-once lightshow, the deciduous azaleas blooming now deserve some praise. As you can see.

Deciduous azaleas (Rhododendron) in the Azalea Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Up from the Mire

Posted in Photography on July 8 2014, by Matt Newman

What was it that I said recently about the lotus blossoms not being far behind the Nymphaea? The Conservatory pools are far from the proverbial mud that the lotus is famous for emerging from, yet the persevering beauty of these plants is nonetheless potent.

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in the Conservatory Pools – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Photobombed

Posted in Photography on July 7 2014, by Matt Newman

That blurry chipmunk was a bit too anxious to make friends, methinks.

A woodpecker meets a chipmunk in the Azalea Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: DIY

Posted in Photography on July 6 2014, by Matt Newman

“Home Gardening Center” is a humble name for a flamboyant and inspirational summer landscape. And this is horticulture easily handled at home, folks!

In the Home Gardening Center – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Frolicsome

Posted in Photography on July 5 2014, by Matt Newman

The Meadow in the Native Plant Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Pop!

Posted in Photography on July 4 2014, by Matt Newman

Fireworks are almost always legal in your area when they come in the form of flowers. Happy 4th, everyone!

Dahlia in the Haupt Conservatory, a part of the Groundbreakers exhibition – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: The Faintest Touch

Posted in Photography on July 3 2014, by Matt Newman

Note the almost unseen lavender edging. “Stunning subtlety” might be an accurate oxymoron in this instance.

Iris ensata ‘Kristin Anne’ along the Ladies’ Border – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Loves Me Not

Posted in Photography on July 2 2014, by Matt Newman

Echinaceae purpurea ‘Virgin’ along Seasonal Walk – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: I Spy

Posted in Photography on July 1 2014, by Matt Newman

I spy, with my little eye, something that begins with “W.” Or “N,” depending on your preference for Latin.

Nymphaea ‘Clyde Ikins’ in the Conservatory Pools – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen