Photography

Morning Eye Candy: Sparkling

Posted in Photography on December 31 2013, by Ann Rafalko

Here’s wishing you a sparkling evening saying farewell to 2013, and good morning to 2014! We hope to see much of you in the new year!

Morning Eye Candy: Color Confusion

Posted in Photography on December 30 2013, by Ann Rafalko

Lycianthes rantonnetii is unquestionably purple, yet is is commonly known as the blue potato bush. Go figure! Regardless of color, if you live in Zones 9 through 11, it is a lovely, scented ornamental plant for your garden.

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Lycianthes rantonnetii ‘Linn’s Legacy’

In the Nolen Greenhouses for Living Collections

Morning Eye Candy: Hot Hues

Posted in Photography on December 29 2013, by Ann Rafalko

Neon bright colors are all the rage in fashion, and in the Nolen Greenhouses for Living Collections. Think of the Nolen Greenhouses as our permanent collection. It’s where we store rare specimens, and propagate beautiful blooms–like this orchid and these neotropical blueberries–for future display.

Photos by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Unknown orchid and unknown neotropical blueberry (Ericaceae)

Nolen Greenhouses for Living Collections

Morning Eye Candy: Nature’s Tinsel

Posted in Photography on December 28 2013, by Ann Rafalko

Someone forgot to tell the trees in the Benenson Ornamental Conifers collection that Christmas is over!

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Unknown specimen

Benenson Ornamental Conifers

Morning Eye Candy: A Pearl of an Orchid

Posted in Photography on December 27 2013, by Ann Rafalko

A wee gem of an orchid from the cloud forests of South America.

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Pleurothallis bivalvis

In the Nolen Greenhouses for Living Collections

Morning Eye Candy: Back to Business

Posted in Photography on December 26 2013, by Ann Rafalko

Well that was quick! Time to get back to the task at hand: Preparing for the winter! Or so our furry friends would have you believe.

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: All the Best

Posted in Photography on December 25 2013, by Ann Rafalko

We’re closed today for Christmas, but that doesn’t mean we cannot wish you and yours the very best at this festive time of year! Merry Christmas! We’ll see you tomorrow at the Holiday Train Show!

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Holly, Jolly

Posted in Photography on December 24 2013, by Ann Rafalko

You know the rest ….

Ilex verticillata (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)

Morning Eye Candy: Dance of the Sugarplum Orchids

Posted in Photography on December 23 2013, by Ann Rafalko

Graceful orchids, like graceful dancers. ‘Tis the season!

Encylia cochleota (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)

Morning Eye Candy: Winter Flowers

Posted in Photography on December 22 2013, by Ann Rafalko

The Garden is full of blooms! No seriously, it is! You just need to know where to look. (Hint, head for the glittering dome).

Aeonium arboreum var. holochrysum (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)