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Morning Eye Candy

Morning Eye Candy: A New Generation

Posted in Photography on April 4 2014, by Matt Newman

The future leaders of our upcoming exhibitions are growing up in the Nolen Greenhouses for Living Collections at this very moment. To say we’re proud of their efforts is an understatement.

Nolen Greenhouses for Living Collections

In the Nolen Greenhouses – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: The Vanguard

Posted in Photography on April 3 2014, by Matt Newman

Success! The earliest arrivals in the daffodil flotilla can be seen making their appearance around the Visitor Center. In fact, because of the delayed spring, we may have daffodils and tulips overlapping in a flood of mixed color. That’s from Associate Vice President of Outdoor Collections Kristin Schleiter herself in a recent chat with The New York Times.

Daffodils

Daffodils at the Visitor Center – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Katharine’s Best

Posted in Photography on April 2 2014, by Matt Newman

My favorite iris is blooming in the Rock Garden. It is my favorite by leaps and bounds, by landslide mandate, by as many kind words and encouraging gestures as one could drum up in support of a simple flower. The bees are of like mind.

Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin'

Iris ‘Katharine Hodgkin’ in the Rock Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen