Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Posted in Photography on May 24 2013, by Ann Rafalko
I know that when you work at a botanical garden, you’re not supposed to play favorites, but I just can’t help it. Of all the late spring flowers, irises are unquestionably my favorite! It’s their soda pop fragrance combined with their rococo frilliness. If you had to pick one garden flower to love forever, which one would it be?
Irises in the Italian Renaissance Garden (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on May 23 2013, by Matt Newman
On this day in 1988, Ivo Vermeulen made his first appearance in the U.S.—25 years later, he’s still clicking away behind the lens. Appropriately, most of that time has been spent wearing orange pants.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on May 22 2013, by Ann Rafalko
It’s radish season again in the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden! And as we all know, they really do taste best straight from the ground, after a little rinse of course.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on May 20 2013, by Ann Rafalko
Primula in the Rock Garden (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Photography on May 19 2013, by Ann Rafalko
“What’s that vine?” is a question I overhear frequently when strolling near the Herb Garden. Do you know what it is? Here’s a hint: Mmmmmmm … beer! Yep, that’s right, it’s none other than Humulus lupulus, aka hops, the bringer of tasty bitter flavors and preservation to one of mankind’s favorite beverages.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on May 18 2013, by Ann Rafalko
A celestial Rhododendron without a name.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on May 16 2013, by Ann Rafalko
Every time I pass this Kurume hybrid azalea at the edge of the Azalea Garden, I think to myself, “Elsa would approve.”
Rhododendron ‘Hinomayo’ (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on May 15 2013, by Matt Newman
Never send to know for whom the duck quacks; he quacks for thee.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on May 14 2013, by Ann Rafalko
The common names of plants can be very evocative. Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, has always been one of my favorites. I love envisioning a little fox gently trying to find the perfect blossom to fit his paws. What is your favorite plant common name?
Foxgloves being installed in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory as part of Wild Medicine: Healing Plants Around the World (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Photography on May 13 2013, by Ann Rafalko
Just a reminder that ‘Ivy’ and her sisters will soon be departing the Garden. You have until May 26 to see Manolo Valdés’ beautiful ladies before they depart. I’m really going to miss them! Each season was like a costume change for the sculptures. Who will you miss most?
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen