Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Posted in Photography on June 3 2013, by Ann Rafalko
A rose may be a rose, but in the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden a heritage rose may smell all the more sweet.
China rose ‘Ducher’ Hybridized by Ducher in 1869 (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Photography on June 2 2013, by Ann Rafalko
The oldest of the heritage roses currently blooming in the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden that we will feature in this unofficial heritage rose appreciation week.
China rose ‘Old Blush’ Unknown hybridizer, before 1752 (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Photography on June 1 2013, by Ann Rafalko
Celebrating the heritage stars of the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden.
Hybrid Perpetual rose ‘Duchesse de Bragance’ Introduced in 1886 (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Photography on May 31 2013, by Ann Rafalko
Our unofficial heritage rose appreciation week continues in the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden!
Hybrid Perpetual rose ‘Reine des Violettes’ Hybridized by Millet-Malet in 1860 (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Photography on May 30 2013, by Ann Rafalko
I was in the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden yesterday, and it’s looking really good. So let’s take a look at some of the Rose Garden’s heritage roses for the rest of the week!
China rose ‘Archduke Charles’ Hybridized by Duborg around 1825 (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Photography on May 29 2013, by Ann Rafalko
If you could name a peony, what would you name it?
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Kevin’ (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Photography on May 27 2013, by Ann Rafalko
Peony ‘America’ wishes to thank the men and women of the United States Armed Forces for the sacrifices they have made in service to our country.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on May 26 2013, by Ann Rafalko
Not to be outdone by Manolo Valdés’ ladies and Philip Haas’ botanical busts, the ornamental alliums strike an artistic pose.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden on May 25 2013, by Ann Rafalko
Behind the scenes at the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden. Now what do you suppose those buoys are for?
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on May 24 2013, by Ann Rafalko
I know that when you work at a botanical garden, you’re not supposed to play favorites, but I just can’t help it. Of all the late spring flowers, irises are unquestionably my favorite! It’s their soda pop fragrance combined with their rococo frilliness. If you had to pick one garden flower to love forever, which one would it be?
Irises in the Italian Renaissance Garden (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)