Photography

Morning Eye Candy: A Fern Time Was Had By All

Posted in Photography on May 25 2014, by Matt Newman

Sundays are an especially good time for green. Especially a green dappled by sunlight.

In the Native Plant Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Last Firecrackers

Posted in Photography on May 24 2014, by Matt Newman

The daydreamy colors of the Azalea Garden’s spring bloom have peaked and are on their way back down. The last of the fireworks aren’t at all quiet, of course.

Rhododendron ‘Hinomayo’ – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Loner

Posted in Photography on May 23 2014, by Matt Newman

Spot the lone fowl taking time out for some sunbathing. That or he’s claimed his new throne.

In the Native Plant Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: To the Nines

Posted in Photography on May 22 2014, by Matt Newman

A forest in spring is, bar none, the best-dressed thing in New York.

Thain Family Forest – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: A Classic Confetti

Posted in Photography on May 21 2014, by Matt Newman

Groundbreakers in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Big Enough for Breakfast

Posted in Photography on May 20 2014, by Matt Newman

Fun fact: the tree peonies overlooking the Rose Garden are about the size of cereal bowls. It’s easier to tell in person, of course.

Tree peony – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Blue Within Blue

Posted in Photography on May 19 2014, by Matt Newman

Blue tends to be associated with sadness, though I imagine everyone will agree with me when I say that delphiniums loom large as an exception.

Delphiniums in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Stepping Back

Posted in Photography on May 17 2014, by Matt Newman

We’re stepping back into the classic American garden design of the 20th century this weekend with today’s opening of Groundbreakers: Great American Gardens and The Women Who Designed Them. Prepare for a beautiful summer, as the exhibition runs through September 7!

Moon gate in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Perfume

Posted in Photography on May 16 2014, by Matt Newman

The lilacs spill onto the scene, dressed head to toe in provocative aromas. Purples, pinks, whites—each bundle of flowers is a flag planted in the name of spring perfumes.

Syringa vulgaris ‘Volcan’ in the Lilac Collection – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Fanning Out

Posted in Photography on May 15 2014, by Matt Newman

It’s no small joy to see the gentle fans of the ginkgoes rejoining us in the spring.

Ginkgo biloba – Photo by Amy Weiss