Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Morning Eye Candy
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on March 2 2012, by Matt Newman
Strange how a hue so ubiquitous in the plant world can have such a striking effect when painted on a flower. The green-yellow chartreuse color seen in this hellebore is so named for its resemblance to the centuries-old liqueur of the same name made by the Carthusian monks of France. Maybe a useless crumb of trivia now, but imagine how many miles you’ll get out of it during pre-dinner aperitifs.
Helleborus x nigercors ‘Honeyhill Joy’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on March 1 2012, by Matt Newman
How often do you see a literal “cascade” of tropical color like this? The Orchid Show opens this Saturday…
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 29 2012, by Matt Newman
Welcome, wild harbinger of spring!
To this small nook of earth;
Feeling and fancy fondly cling
Round thoughts which owe their birth
To thee, and to the humble spot
Where chance has fixed thy lowly lot.
– Bernard Barton, “To a Crocus” (1827)
Forgive me for crooning verse so early in the year, but it seems spring has no qualms with breaking schedule. These little guys have popped up near Wamsler Rock.
Crocus chrysanthus ‘Cream Beauty’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography, The Orchid Show on February 23 2012, by Matt Newman
A few of our more sleep-deprived officemates are firmly convinced that this orchid looks like the Swedish Chef. And the more I stare, the more I’m inclined to hear “bork bork bork!” echoing in my head. Don’t forget that the 10th annual Orchid Show begins on March 3, at which point you can choose sides in the all-important argument of Muppet mimicry in person.
Paphiopedilum streathamense. — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 22 2012, by Matt Newman
Ambiance in a garden setting isn’t achieved only through an abundance of flowers, you know.
Perennial Garden — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 21 2012, by Matt Newman
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 20 2012, by Matt Newman
We don’t call it the Orchid Show without reason. Join us on March 3 in celebration of these alluring blossoms–demure, flamboyant, mysterious and otherwise!
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 19 2012, by Matt Newman
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 18 2012, by Matt Newman
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 17 2012, by Matt Newman
Waiting for the first hues of spring is like knowing your friends are throwing you a surprise party for your birthday. The only problem is that you don’t know exactly when it starts, or where.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
