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The Biggest Fan: 20 Days of the Holiday Train Show

Posted in Holiday Train Show on December 13 2011, by Matt Newman

“He turned to me with a huge smile on his face and said, ‘Grandma, trains fire me up!'”

From now until December 17, our visitors will be sharing their fondest memories from 20 years of the Holiday Train Show–some of them touching, some comical, and every one of them cherished. Come back to Plant Talk each day for a new story, which you can see after the jump along with a feature on one of the many replica New York City landmarks on display in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory–the Guggenheim Museum, Yankee Stadium, the Empire State Building and more.

As a bonus, read on to find out how you can win a Family Four-Pack of Holiday Train Show tickets for yourself!

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Giants of the Allée

Posted in Around the Garden on December 12 2011, by Matt Newman

Tulip Tree AlleeThe barren branches that fill the sky come winter are a sore sight for some, but if you look at a naked tree in just the right way, there’s more beauty there than you might at first believe. Of course, not everyone needs a special angle to see that–I think bare trees are almost more fascinating than their spring and summer alter egos. Such complex geometry to be seen once the foliage falls away! And no place in the Garden exemplifies this kind of beauty quite like Tulip Tree Allée.

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The First Year: 20 Days of the Holiday Train Show

Posted in Holiday Train Show on December 12 2011, by Matt Newman

Holiday Train Show“They were in heaven! It was a wonderful day!”

From now until December 17, our visitors will be sharing their fondest memories from 20 years of the Holiday Train Show–some of them touching, some comical, and every one of them cherished. Come back to Plant Talk each day for a new story, which you can see after the jump along with a feature on one of the many replica New York City landmarks on display in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory–the Guggenheim Museum, Yankee Stadium, the Empire State Building and more.

As a bonus, read on to find out how you can win a Family Four-Pack of Holiday Train Show tickets for yourself!

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Hand-Me-Downs: 20 Days of the Holiday Train Show

Posted in Holiday Train Show on December 11 2011, by Matt Newman

Holiday Train Show“When Zachary was three years old, he took his baby sister to the Train Show for the very first time.”

From now until December 17, our visitors will be sharing their fondest memories from 20 years of the Holiday Train Show–some of them touching, some comical, and every one of them cherished. Come back to Plant Talk each day for a new story, which you can see after the jump along with a feature on one of the many replica New York City landmarks on display in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory–the Guggenheim Museum, Yankee Stadium, the Empire State Building and more.

As a bonus, read on to find out how you can win a Family Four-Pack of Holiday Train Show tickets for yourself!

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A Decade of Tradition: 20 Days of the Holiday Train Show

Posted in Holiday Train Show on December 10 2011, by Matt Newman

Holiday Train Show“As we continued our walk around the Garden it began to snow, and the grounds became a magical winter wonderland covered in a dusting of powder.”

From now until December 17, our visitors will be sharing their fondest memories from 20 years of the Holiday Train Show–some of them touching, some comical, and every one of them cherished. Come back to Plant Talk each day for a new story, which you can see after the jump along with a feature on one of the many replica New York City landmarks on display in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory–the Guggenheim Museum, Yankee Stadium, the Empire State Building and more.

As a bonus, read on to find out how you can win a Family Four-Pack of Holiday Train Show tickets for yourself!

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Back to the Weekend with the NYBG

Posted in Around the Garden, Holiday Train Show on December 9 2011, by Matt Newman

Enid A. Haupt ConservatoryThe weekend is just about here! I’m sure you’ve been anxious to see those words over the last couple of days (or the entire week). But if you don’t have any Saturday or Sunday plans just yet, might I make a suggestion? The New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show is approaching peak weeks, and now is the best time to get in before the rest of the city realizes what it’s missing! It’s about to get busy here at the NYBG.

Our Saturday and Sunday events offer plenty of seasonal entertainment, but we’ll also be hosting several fun outdoor and educational activities to make your trip even more worthwhile. That’s why this weekend is the perfect time to hop a Metro-North train to the Bronx and drop by our 250-acre stretch of beauty. Prep your itinerary, because there’s quite a bit to do!

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