Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Posted in Photography on May 3 2016, by Matt Newman
There’s some fantasy to be found in the shade of the dogwoods. They’re what’s popping among the Garden’s flowering trees this week—and they’re hard to miss.
Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) in the Ross Conifer Arboretum – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on April 29 2016, by Matt Newman
The eastern redbud cares more about its presentation than to think that flowers on stems alone are enough.
Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) in the Ross Conifer Arboretum – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in History on April 25 2016, by Matt Newman
Each day this week we’ll be celebrating the past 125 years of The New York Botanical Garden with a different story from one of our visitors—whether it’s a perfect day recently spent exploring our 250 acres or a treasured family memory that makes the Garden special. It all leads up to our official anniversary on Thursday, April 28!
Follow along as we share just a few of these many stories, then take a moment to head over to NYBG/125 and share your own memory for a chance to win an NYBG Lifetime Membership!
Posted in Programs and Events on April 22 2016, by Matt Newman
The Garden is an unmatched destination at any time of year, but this weekend is a special one nonetheless—the Cherry Valley trees are in blossom, the daffodils are nearing peak color, and the azaleas are just beginning to liven up for the season. And that’s not to mention the crabapples, which are stealing the limelight with their red, pink, and white blooms.
It’s all just in time for this week’s highlight—NYBG’s Daffodil & Wine Weekend. Join us for wine tastings and boundless spring beauty! And if you need a bigger push to get here this weekend, Kristin Schleiter has you covered:
Posted in Wildlife on April 21 2016, by Patricia Gonzalez
Patricia Gonzalez is an NYBG Visitor Services Attendant and avid wildlife photographer.
Wednesday, March 30th was a great day for shooting. Cloudless blue skies greeted me when I entered the Garden grounds. I went to Twin Lakes in the hopes that I’d get to see some of my reptile friends sunning themselves, and I was not disappointed.
This painted turtle gave me quite a challenge. The reeds were moving in the wind, blocking a clear shot. One of the hurdles of wildlife photography is shooting subject matter that can fly, crawl, or swim away in the time it takes to focus. In this case, it wasn’t the turtle moving, but its environment.
I wanted to get closer, but didn’t want to run the risk of invading his space, which would result in him dropping into the water. So I waited a bit for the wind to die down, then pressed the shutter. Mission accomplished!
Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) at Twin Lakes – Photo by Patricia Gonzalez
Posted in Photography on April 21 2016, by Matt Newman
The caterpillars in our Adventure Garden are decked out in their spring finery, and just in time for the return of sandal weather.
Narcissus and Viola in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on April 20 2016, by Matt Newman
Impressionism: American Gardens on Canvas is already shaping up to be a picturesque summer exhibition with all the right touches of classic horticulture—just ask the poppies.
Papaver nudicaule ‘Champagne Bubbles’ in the Nolen Greenhouses – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on April 19 2016, by Matt Newman
Daffodils and Yoshino cherry (Prunus × yedoensis) on Daffodil Hill – Photo by Marlon Co
Posted in Programs and Events on April 18 2016, by Matt Newman
Hundreds, thousands, millions of daffodils. (That’s the goal, anyway!) These sunny-faced beauties are blooming en masse throughout the Garden, lighting up Daffodil Hill, Daffodil Valley, and so many spaces in between, turning our 250 acres in New York City into the quintessential spring landscape.
The best way to experience it, of course, is with a glass of wine in hand—red, white, whatever your taste, we’ll have something to pique your palette this coming weekend, April 23 & 24. Our Daffodil & Wine Weekend is a great opportunity to take in the beauty of early spring, not to mention the good-and-getting-better weather.
While you’re here, purchase a wine sampling glass for a few dollars and visit a fleet of attending New York State vintners offering local wine tastings, winemaking demonstrations, and other presentations on their craft.
Posted in Photography on April 18 2016, by Matt Newman
Seasonal Walk & The Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen