Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Posted in Photography on December 11 2013, by Ann Rafalko
I know that paisley originates from the botanical designs of Iran and India, but they could just as easily have been inspired by the tufts of these grasses in the Perennial Garden.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on December 10 2013, by Ann Rafalko
The season’s first substantial snow is always cause for excited exclamations of “oooh” and “aaaah” from staff and visitors alike, because, well, snow plus garden equals unparalleled beauty! So if you’re coming to visit the Holiday Train Show today, you’re in for an extra special treat! But for everyone else—whether trapped in a cubicle or living in warmer climes—we put together this slideshow of the most beautiful scenes seen today.
Photographs by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on December 10 2013, by Ann Rafalko
If the Perennial Garden were a symphony, this planting would be the “orange movement,” if you will.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on December 9 2013, by Ann Rafalko
When the colors fade, beauty remains.
Acer japonicum ‘Aconitifolium’ (photo by Amy Weiss)
Posted in Photography on December 8 2013, by Ann Rafalko
A well placed reflection ruins a geologic illusion.
Native Plant Garden (photo by Senior Plant Recorder, Kristine Paulus)
Posted in Photography on December 7 2013, by Ann Rafalko
A pretty alternative to a downspout in the Native Plant Garden, wouldn’t you say?
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on December 6 2013, by Ann Rafalko
The screaming oranges and lurid yellows get all the glory, but the softer hues of fall are beautiful, too.
Magnolia Way (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on December 5 2013, by Ann Rafalko
There may be something to the adage after all.
Bronx River (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Photography on December 4 2013, by Ann Rafalko
New Yorkers tend to look down a lot, and for good reason. It’s a busy town. So it’s important to be reminded sometimes that looking up can lead to remarkable sights!
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on December 3 2013, by Ann Rafalko
Last vestiges of autumnal color in the Perennial Garden.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen