Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Posted in Photography on October 9 2015, by Matt Newman
Morning peeks into the hollows of the Rock Garden with a reticent sort of light. The collection’s currently on track to stay open until November 15 this season—longer if the weather behaves.
In the Rock Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on October 8 2015, by Matt Newman
With the last of the whitewash removed, you can make out the silhouettes of thriving tropical trees beneath the glass of the Conservatory dome.
The Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Marlon Co
Posted in Photography on October 7 2015, by Matt Newman
The Greenmarket is a hub of color, muted and bright. And always delicious—though that should go without saying. Join us there every Wednesday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., through this November.
Kale, tomatoes, beets, now at the Greenmarket — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on October 6 2015, by Matt Newman
Frikart’s Aster wears the morning dew well in the Home Gardening Center.
Aster × frikartii ‘Monch’ in the Home Gardening Center – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on October 5 2015, by Matt Newman
With the arrival of cool weather comes no dearth of floral color—this shade-loving toad-lily makes that abundantly clear.
Taiwan toad-lily (Tricyrtis formosana ‘Dark Beauty’) along Seasonal Walk – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Programs and Events on October 2 2015, by Vilina Phan
Don’t let the weather get you down—it’s the perfect time to see the Garden, and FRIDA KAHLO: Art, Garden, Life, in its final days. There are plenty of ways to stay dry while appreciating the rich art and glorious outdoors at the Garden! With beautiful dance performances, enlightening film screenings, and fascinating demonstrations, there really isn’t a reason to not come. Don’t let the weather ruin your well-deserved weekend!
In the coming weeks, look out for some family-friendly, spooktastic activities. Bring the whole family and find monarch butterflies, see artfully sculpted giant pumpkins, go batty with live bats, and more! The Garden will be bustling with fun fall activities this October, so plan ahead, and get your tickets now!
Posted in Photography on September 30 2015, by Matt Newman
It’s that time of year again—almost a holiday, really—where we pull out the cherry picker and take the whitewash off the Conservatory. If you didn’t know it was fall before, this is your cue!
The whitewash goes on in late spring, when high temperatures and bright sunlight need to be mitigated to keep our plants happy. Come the cooler months, we strip it off to give the Conservatory plants as much sunlight as possible. It’s a refreshing annual swap that signals lots of changes to come as the seasons play out.
The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on September 29 2015, by Matt Newman
Alstroemeria ‘Casablanca’ along the Ladies’ Border – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on September 28 2015, by Matt Newman
We’re at 70% to peak color and moving right along with the fall bloom of the Rose Garden. Keep up with it on our Rose Watch page!
In the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on September 26 2015, by Matt Newman
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica ‘Bressingham Glow’ in the Azalea Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen