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Posted in Photography on October 13 2011, by Ann Rafalko
I was in the Conservatory yesterday giving a tour of Fall Flowers of Japan and kiku, and we all agreed that these gorgeous, enormous chrysanthemums look like a sky full of little fluffy clouds. What do you think?
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Gardening Tips on October 11 2011, by Sonia Uyterhoeven
Weather generally has the upper hand when it comes to gardening. There are lots of things we can do to foster the care of our plants, but ultimately we end up at the mercy of Mother Nature. This year was no exception. The New York-area had a wet spring, baking hot July with no sign of rain, and then a record-breaking, near-constant deluge in August.
And now we’re seeing the effect of this weird weather around the Garden; many of our fall bloomers are one to two weeks behind schedule, most notably our late September rose display and our chrysanthemums. It has also been a lousy year for tomatoes.
In July, when the temperatures rose into the high 90s and we lacked any rain, our plants responded by shutting down. This is a protective response which helps them survive difficult times. If the plants had continued to push growth under these conditions they would have lost too much moisture and wasted a dangerous amount of energy. In this respect, plants are just like people; they get sluggish and slow down in the heat.
Learn how to get amazing color in your fall garden with hardy mums below.
Posted in Behind the Scenes, Exhibitions on October 4 2011, by Ann Rafalko
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 5, the mesmerizing art of kiku returns to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory as part of Fall Flowers of Japan. These Japanese chrysanthemums, trained into a dizzying array of styles and displays, are not to be missed. In anticipation, we’re taking an in-depth look at these fascinating flowers.
Learn all about the beautiful Spider, Brush and Thistle, and Unusual chrysanthemums below.
Posted in Behind the Scenes, Exhibitions on October 3 2011, by Ann Rafalko
There are only three more days before the beautiful kiku join the serene Fall Flowers of Japan in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. On Wednesday, October 5, these specially trained Japanese chrysanthemums, or kiku will go on display. In anticipation, we’re taking an in-depth look at these fascinating flowers.
Posted in Behind the Scenes, Exhibitions on October 2 2011, by Ann Rafalko
On Wednesday, October 5, dozens of Japanese chrysanthemums, or kiku, trained into a variety of styles and displays will join Fall Flowers of Japan in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory! Don’t miss this mesmerizing floral display. In anticipation, we’re taking an in-depth look at these fascinating flowers.
Learn all about spoons, quills, and anemones (chrysanthemums, of course) below.
Posted in Behind the Scenes, Exhibitions on October 1 2011, by Ann Rafalko
On October 5, kiku will join Fall Flowers of Japan in the historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory! Don’t miss these magnificent Japanese chrysanthemums trained to grow in a mesmerizing variety of shapes and styles. In anticipation, we’re taking an in-depth look at these fascinating flowers.
What grows up, must come down, at least when you're growing kengai. Learn why below.
Posted in Behind the Scenes, Exhibitions on September 30 2011, by Ann Rafalko
A display of kiku, the mesmerizing art of trained Japanese chrysanthemums, will join Fall Flowers of Japan in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory on October 5! In anticipation, we’re taking an in-depth look at these fascinating flowers.
Posted in Behind the Scenes, Exhibitions on September 29 2011, by Ann Rafalko
A dazzling display of kiku will join Fall Flowers of Japan in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory beginning October 5. Don’t miss these magnificent Japanese chrysanthemums trained to grow in a mesmerizing variety of shapes and styles. In anticipation, we’re taking an in-depth look at these fascinating flowers.
One plant, hundreds of flowers. Find out how it's done below.
Posted in Behind the Scenes, Exhibitions on September 28 2011, by Ann Rafalko
Beginning October 5, Fall Flowers of Japan will feature a dazzling display of kiku in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory! Don’t miss these magnificent Japanese chrysanthemums trained to grow in a mesmerizing variety of shapes and styles. In anticipation, we’re taking an in-depth look at these fascinating flowers.
Posted in Photography on April 1 2011, by Plant Talk
They said it couldn’t be done, but through the combined efforts of the Garden’s science and horticultural staffs, we here at Plant Talk are proud to announce that our colleagues have done the impossible: They have bred a true blue chrysanthemum!
Chrysanthemums have been bred for centuries into a rainbow of hues, sizes, and shapes, but not until this April 1 has the world ever seen a blue mum.
Photo by Mark Pfeffer
Head below the jump to learn more about this astounding new flower.