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Posted in Photography on December 14 2010, by Plant Talk
A little afternoon “Eye Candy” for you. It snowed overnight in New York City, and we all woke up to a winter wonderland.
There’s nothing that gets us in the holiday spirit quite like a pretty little snowfall (especially one that doesn’t stick around too long, turning into gray mush).
So if you come for a visit today (the Garden is open until 6 p.m. after all!) wear a nice, warm pair of boots.
And remember the Holiday Train Show and Gingerbread Adventures are both inside!
Posted in Holiday Train Show on December 14 2010, by Plant Talk
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On Sunday, as promised a month ago, I was finally able to bring my nephews, ages 2 and 5, up to the Holiday Train Show. They were blown away by the experience and were predictably thrilled to see their good buddy Thomas in attendance.
What surprised me was when my older nephew, Jasper, grabbed my hand while I was snapping a picture. Jasper pulled me down to his level and said “Annie, you’re not taking the right pictures. Can I try?” And so, with a slight hesitation, I turned over my trusty G9 to the tiny hands of my nephew.
More photos from Jasper, age 5, below.
Posted in Photography on December 14 2010, by Plant Talk
Many a Garden worker and visitor begins their trip to Botanical Garden Station at the grande dame of American train terminals under the watchful eye of Pegasus.
The Great Hall at Grand Central Terminal (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Programs and Events on December 11 2010, by Plant Talk
Larry Lederman, photographer and friend of the Garden (he’s a member of our Advisory Board), has a beautiful exhibit of large-scale tree photographs up right now in the lobby of the amazing Four Seasons restaurant in Manhattan. Stop by when you need a break from all your Christmas shopping!
Larry Lederman at The Four Seasons (photo (of the photo) by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Holiday Train Show on December 10 2010, by Plant Talk
There’s no denying it. Here at The New York Botanical Garden, we love trains. There’s our amazing Holiday Train Show, of course. There’s Tootle the Train™, who made his world debut on the stage right here in the Bronx. We’ve got the Little Engine that Could™, and we hear that Thomas™ will be stopping by for a visit, too. So why not take the train to come see the trains?
To help you do just that, we’ve teamed up with New York City’s MTA New York City Transit! Through December 17, 2010, and then again January 4 – 7, 2011, show your MetroCard you’ll save 30% on weekday tickets to the Train Show! There’s some fine print, of course, so head over to the MTA’s site and check out all the details, and be sure to plan your trip using Trip Planner–it’ll provide you with step-by-step directions to the Garden, while factoring in any planned service changes.
The Holiday Train Show at The New York Botanical Garden is an entire day of fun for the whole family … especially when you take the train to see the trains!
Posted in Photography on December 9 2010, by Plant Talk
Like a purple fox’s tail. Or a firework on July Fourth. Another way to look at fountain grass.
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Moudry’ (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Photography on December 5 2010, by Plant Talk
Nope, it’s not dinosaur skin. It’s a leaf from one of the huge, gorgeous Hydrangea quercifolia in the amazing four-season Perennial Garden.
Hydrangea quercifolia (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Photography on December 3 2010, by Plant Talk
Okay, so not really a mutant butterfly. But here at The New York Botanical Garden, even the ”topiary” in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden are getting into the holiday spirit! So don’t forget to enjoy a little fresh winter air when you visit the amazing gingerbread houses at the Gingerbread Adventures.
Butterfly (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Photography on December 1 2010, by Plant Talk
Happy Hanukkah! May your holiday be full of family, friends, and light.
Holiday Lights at the Garden (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)
Posted in Photography on November 26 2010, by Plant Talk
| Ann Rafalko is Director of Online Content. |
The holidays are photogenic: all those sparkling lights and (glögg-induced) rosy faces! It’s a time that screams for grampa to pull out his old film camera, for auntie to stick a Flip in your face, and for mom to beg the entire family to pose in those special reindeer sweaters she managed to find in everyone’s size. But not every holiday photo need be awkward.
Here at The New York Botanical Garden we’ve got photo ops aplenty, and they’re all beautiful! But there’s no need to take our word for it. Just ask any of the 250 members of The New York Botanical Garden group pool on Flickr. Or, better yet, take a look at some of the beautiful photographs that our visitors have posted on their own! And then, if you like what you see, you can join the group (by signing up for Flickr) and begin uploading your own shots from around the Garden.
Learn more about joining us on Flickr below.
