Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Morning Eye Candy
Posted in Photography on March 27 2014, by Matt Newman
I like to think we’re slowly chipping away at this stubborn winter cold with the power of the sunniest yellows. Cocktails don’t hurt the effort, either. This Saturday, March 29, we’re launching into our next Orchid Evening with one of my own spirits of choice, Four Roses bourbon. Mixed with punchy citrus, honey syrup, and those all-important bitters, it’ll remind you that spring really is in swing. But tickets have been selling out, so don’t wait too long to snag yours. And if you’re looking to make a full night of it, hit up our Priceless NY champagne pre-party for a bit of bubbly in the Shop in the Garden.
The Orchid Show: Key West Contemporary in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on March 26 2014, by Matt Newman
In the Ross Conifer Arboretum – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on March 25 2014, by Matt Newman
If I didn’t know any better, I’d say Tiffany’s might have taken some inspiration from the blue-green seafoam of one of our favorite species (and rightfully so). See it now in the aquatic plant house of the Conservatory—it won’t be swirling its colorful skirts forever.
The jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on March 24 2014, by Matt Newman
In the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on March 23 2014, by Matt Newman
The Viburnum is giving us a peek at future spring color in the Ladies’ Border, joining the crocuses, Adonis, and other early season go-getters as a reminder that the new season really has kicked off.
Viburnum × bodnantense ‘Dawn’ in the Ladies’ Border – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on March 22 2014, by Matt Newman
In the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on March 21 2014, by Matt Newman
What would the opposite of a Galanthophile be? Oh, a Galanthophobe, obviously. Or is it a Galanthrope? In any case, apologies to those with a seething dislike for these coy beauties—I can’t get enough snowdrops. And did I mention it’s now the second day of spring? Let’s all hope in unison for the return of the warmth, and soon.
Galanthus in front of the Library Building – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on March 20 2014, by Lansing Moore
Good morning, Mourning Dove! The call of these songbirds is unmistakable to New Yorkers. How many of you have been woken up by this little guy perched outside your window? Beats a beeping alarm clock, I suppose.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on March 19 2014, by Matt Newman
The Ladies’ Border shows immeasurable spring promise right now, what with these fuzzy wonders just beginning their bloom. It’s often referred to as oriental paperbush, though I personally prefer the alternate: “Mitsumata.” It’s one of the plant species used in the making of the Japanese tissue paper of the same name.
Edgeworthia chrysantha in the Ladies’ Border – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on March 18 2014, by Matt Newman
Witch-hazel (Hamamelis) in the Perennial Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
