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Morning Eye Candy: Galanthophile’s Daydream

Posted in Photography on March 21 2014, by Matt Newman

What would the opposite of a Galanthophile be? Oh, a Galanthophobe, obviously. Or is it a Galanthrope? In any case, apologies to those with a seething dislike for these coy beauties—I can’t get enough snowdrops. And did I mention it’s now the second day of spring? Let’s all hope in unison for the return of the warmth, and soon.

Galanthus

Galanthus in front of the Library Building – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: A Garden Wake-Up Call

Posted in Photography on March 20 2014, by Lansing Moore

Good morning, Mourning Dove! The call of these songbirds is unmistakable to New Yorkers. How many of you have been woken up by this little guy perched outside your window? Beats a beeping alarm clock, I suppose.

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Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Paper Flowers

Posted in Photography on March 19 2014, by Matt Newman

The Ladies’ Border shows immeasurable spring promise right now, what with these fuzzy wonders just beginning their bloom. It’s often referred to as oriental paperbush, though I personally prefer the alternate: “Mitsumata.” It’s one of the plant species used in the making of the Japanese tissue paper of the same name.

Edgeworthia chrysantha

Edgeworthia chrysantha in the Ladies’ Border – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: The Desert Rose

Posted in Photography on March 13 2014, by Matt Newman

Our second Orchid Evening of 2014 kicks off this Saturday night, March 15, and there are still some tickets left! Revelers this time around can look forward to “The Desert Rose,” a cocktail of Creme Yvette berry liqueur, tart lime juice, and—naturally—the spicy bite of mescal. Check out our Orchid Evenings event page for more info or to register. Don’t wait too long!

Orchid Evenings

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