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 Photography on June 4 2011, by Ann Rafalko
Even the irises are getting into the spirit of Spanish Paradise: Gardens of the Alhambra. This one looks like she could twirl off her stem and join the amazing Flamenco dancers that will be at the Garden today offering performances at 1, 2, and 3 p.m.
Iris ‘Devil’s Riot’ (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Photography on May 26 2011, by Ann Rafalko
Have you ever stopped to smell the irises? They’re sublime! Each one has a different aroma, like a mix of the finest perfume with just a touch of fruit soda. Sniff them while you can!
Irises on the Ladies’ Border (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)