Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Morning Eye Candy
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 24 2012, by Matt Newman
Why do they call it an anemone, anyway? At a glance, the flower doesn’t seem to have much in common with the seagoing variety. But according to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word comes from the Greek for “daughter of the wind.” Most sea anemones seem to fit that description, waving as they do in the ocean currents, so I suppose a flower bobbing in the breeze is close enough.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 23 2012, by Matt Newman
We geek out pretty regularly over the photos snapped in the Home Gardening Center, but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve overheard visitors asking “What’s that?” as they pass by this humble (or not-so-humble, depending on what’s in bloom) corner of the NYBG. For those not in the know, this is where we show off our practical chops–where the home horticulturist can come for some back yard inspiration.
Not only does the HGC house the Pauline Gillespie Gossett Plant Trials Garden and a composting demonstration area, but it’s also where we host our weekend gardening demonstrations. So if you’re here on a Saturday or Sunday, get a glance at the schedule before you hoof it into the Garden. “Free” and “super helpful” are usually the best ways to describe our learning sessions, meaning they’re worth making time for.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 22 2012, by Matt Newman
Sneak peek from the Native Plant Garden! And this is really only a peek–there’s so much to see in there (though not until 2013, of course).
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 21 2012, by Matt Newman
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 20 2012, by Matt Newman
Don’t think of these weekly reminders as my concentrated effort to tease your appetite, but as a motivation to eat healthier and arrange your food in more colorful combinations. The Greenmarket is, as always, this Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 19 2012, by Matt Newman
It’s been sort of a green-filtered past few days on Morning Eye Candy. I suppose I’m trying to heap as much appreciation as possible on the themes of summer before the trees transition for autumn. That and this picture from Ivo makes me want to swim, Scrooge McDuck style, through the Forest.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 18 2012, by Matt Newman
So I was sitting out here the other day, guessing at the rainclouds and mulling the notion that I should be up on my feet, exploring the Rock Garden and snapping pictures for others’ benefit. But I didn’t get up. It’s not because I was lazy–rather, I didn’t want to ruin a rare moment of serenity.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 17 2012, by Matt Newman
I like to call this “jogger’s light.” It’s that singular moment in the course of the morning when the thought of outdoor exercise fills you with a rush of motivation. Twenty minutes after you strap on your cross trainers, it becomes “stroller’s light.” Then “good sitting weather.” But the road to laziness is, at the very least, paved with good intentions.
Don’t forget that those who sign up for Garden Membership can also opt for early morning grounds access, which lets you make what you will of the Garden’s light as early as 6 a.m. on days that the NYBG is open. Visit our Membership page to have a look at all of the options available to you.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 15 2012, by Matt Newman
Natural rock formations, acres of greenery, native summer flowers–the occasional hint of urban civilization peeking out behind it all is just a reminder that you’re really in New York!
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 14 2012, by Matt Newman
The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden is still sashaying through summer with plenty of color! It’s not far from the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden, so make a point of stopping in when you come for the “Pickle Me!” activities taking place daily through the end of this week.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
