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Morning Eye Candy: Scent

Posted in Photography on May 4 2016, by Matt Newman

French lilac (Syringa vulgaris ‘Alphonse Lavallee’) in the Lilac Collection – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: It’s Our Birthday!

Posted in Photography on April 28 2016, by Lansing Moore

125 years ago today, on April 28, 1891, The New York Botanical Garden was established by an act of the New York State Legislature. Over a century later, we’re still growing! Come visit our recently reopened and expanded Lilac Collection for a whiff of spring.

The New Lilac Collection – Photo by Marlon Co

Morning Eye Candy: Perfume

Posted in Photography on May 16 2014, by Matt Newman

The lilacs spill onto the scene, dressed head to toe in provocative aromas. Purples, pinks, whites—each bundle of flowers is a flag planted in the name of spring perfumes.

Syringa vulgaris ‘Volcan’ in the Lilac Collection – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Lincoln’s Lovely Legacy

Posted in Photography on February 17 2014, by Matt Newman

Happy Presidents’ Day from one of my favorite lilacs, ‘President Lincoln’! It’s not blooming yet, of course (expect to see and smell these lovelies in mid-April), but when it does I’ll be sure to shout about it. We’re open to the public today and kicking off our week-long Culinary Kids Food Festival, so don’t be shy!

Syringa vulgaris ‘President Lincoln’ – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Passerby

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on April 27 2012, by Matt Newman

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

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Morning Eye Candy: Aroma in White

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on April 25 2012, by Matt Newman

I do believe I already mentioned how spectacular the lilacs are doing right now, up to and including those that aren’t quite “lilac” in color. But a reminder doesn’t hurt.

These columnar French jewels will put you in an aromatic trance.

Syringa vulgaris ‘Mme Lemoine’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: That Perfume

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on April 21 2012, by Matt Newman

I had trekked over to the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden a few days ago to get a closer look at the tree peonies, passing by the lilacs on the way back. The aroma–it was like walking face-first into a pole, it was so sudden and powerful. Everyone gathered near the flowers was nodding and smiling contentedly, though whether in unspoken acknowledgement of one another, or in quiet appreciation of the perfume, I couldn’t say.

Syringa vulgaris ‘President Lincoln’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen