Anyway, how often do they get to create their own biomes? (And a messy room capable of supporting a thriving fungal diversity doesn’t count.)
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Posted in The Orchid Show on March 19 2014, by Matt Newman
Realizing that you don’t have to get up early on Sunday morning is a singular sort of joy, I think. It means you’re free to do whatever you feel like on Saturday night! And because we have as much of a soft spot for drinks and music as anyone, we’re once again opening our gates to the party scene this weekend. If you’re up for cocktails and chill rhythms under the lights and color of the Conservatory, our latest Orchid Evening is your destination.
Tickets are still available for the event kicking off this Saturday night, March 22, and this time around we’re pairing the flamboyant Key West color of 2014’s Orchid Show with the equally effervescent flavors of orange, prosecco, and pomegranate. Think of the Pomegranate Sparkler as a drink for people who want all the flavor and none of the tedious peeling. Better yet, if you’ve got a MasterCard, you can make an even bigger night of it by attending our Priceless NY pre-party in the NYBG’s Shop in the Garden with champagne and special discounts on a wide selection of live orchids.
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Posted in Photography on March 17 2014, by Matt Newman
Happy St. Pat’s from every green flower we can muster here at the NYBG! It’s no four-leafed clover, but this Cymbidium has a lucky green hue down pat. Find more on our Instagram feed as we make our way through this year’s Orchid Show: Key West Contemporary, and if you’re headed out tonight, remember: moderation in all things!
Cymbidium King Arthur ‘Green Giant’ in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
Posted in Programs and Events on March 14 2014, by Lansing Moore
There are many ways to explore the Garden this weekend, whether on the brisk, sunny grounds or in the enchanting warmth of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, where The Orchid Show: Key West Contemporary is in full bloom. Among our exciting programs this week are our regular Orchid Demonstrations. This weekend our experts will focus on fragrant orchids. While these gorgeous flowers brighten up any home, you can also explore which orchids have the best scent. You can treat all your senses this weekend with a specialty cocktail at Saturday’s Orchid Evening. Tomorrow’s brand new recipe is called “The Desert Flower”—read on to find out its delicious ingredients!
Don’t forget that this Saturday is also a Members Day in celebration of The Orchid Show! Members of the Garden will enjoy free parking and special discounts at the Dining Pavilion and Shop in the Garden—not to mention half-off admission for their friends and family! It has never been a better time to join, and if you are already a member this is the weekend to bring your loved ones on an excursion to the Garden. You can learn more about Members Day and the benefits of membership at nybg.org/membership.
Click through for the full weekend schedule of adult and children’s programs!
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Posted in Photography on March 14 2014, by Matt Newman
Keep an eye out for Darwin’s famed star orchid when you visit Orchid Evenings this weekend. You might even be able to make out the feature that made this bloom such an evolutionary puzzle for decades on end.
Darwin’s Star Orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale) in the Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in The Orchid Show on March 13 2014, by Lansing Moore
For about a week now the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory has been plunged in the colorful escape of The Orchid Show: Key West Contemporary. Our first Orchid Evening already took place last Saturday, and visitors have been pouring in to see the many varieties of orchids on display since the exhibit opened on March 1.
The day before it opened to the public, Kevin Character stopped by Members Day, where Garden Members were enjoying an exclusive preview of The Orchid Show. Early reviews were very encouraging. Some members called it the best Orchid Show yet, and they should know! Click through for this exclusive video tour of the unique design concept and varied special programs surrounding The Orchid Show: Key West Contemporary.
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Posted in Photography on March 13 2014, by Matt Newman
Our second Orchid Evening of 2014 kicks off this Saturday night, March 15, and there are still some tickets left! Revelers this time around can look forward to “The Desert Rose,” a cocktail of Creme Yvette berry liqueur, tart lime juice, and—naturally—the spicy bite of mescal. Check out our Orchid Evenings event page for more info or to register. Don’t wait too long!
In the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in The Orchid Show on March 10 2014, by Lansing Moore
We wrapped up our first week of The Orchid Show: Key West Contemporary over the weekend, and we already have the first Orchid Evening event under our belts. The Orchid Show this year takes its inspiration from a garden designed by Raymond Jungles for an estate garden in Key West, whisking us away to Florida’s tropical climate. We bedecked the geometric reflecting pools, soaring angular pergolas, and sleek benches of this modern residence with hundreds of orchids! With so many varieties on view, the final effect is dazzling. For a burst of color on this March afternoon, click through for a look at The Orchid Show in all its glory.
There are an estimated 30,000 naturally occurring orchid species and tens of thousands of artificially created hybrids. We couldn’t possibly have room for all of them, but there is a stunning array on display at the Conservatory, and thousands of types in the Garden’s permanent collection.
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Posted in Photography on March 8 2014, by Matt Newman
Skip the bars, step into the jungle (not the one Axl Rose was so adamant about, mind you). Tonight, our Conservatory—with all its thousands of orchids—becomes home to cocktails, music, and not a single hint of winter’s chill. Grab tickets to tonight’s Orchid Evening before they’re gone.
In the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Spring has sprung, and this weekend we are debuting new tours dedicated to exploring early spring at the Garden! More and more green shoots are sprouting each day and we have a beautiful, sunny weekend in store with plenty of programs to take advantage of it.
