Morning Eye Candy: A Not-So-Secret Garden
Posted in Photography on July 10 2014, by Matt Newman
In the Perennial Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Summer
“B” is for Basil
Posted in Gardening Tips on July 9 2014, by Sonia Uyterhoeven
Sonia Uyterhoeven is the NYBG’s Gardener for Public Education.
Influenced by our culinary experiences, many of us likely think of basil (Ocimum basilicum) as originating in Italy. However, you might be surprised to find that this popular culinary herb is actually endemic to India, where it then spread to Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Basil is simple to sow from seed, and a cheap and easy way to include delicious diversity into your garden. We often combine several different types of basil together for an attractive display in the herb garden, vegetable garden, and sometimes a mixed border. But because basil is sensitive to frost, it is important to wait until the weather has warmed before it’s placed outdoors.
Morning Eye Candy: Late Bloomer
Posted in Photography on July 9 2014, by Matt Newman
While their May-blooming cousins may get more attention for their all-at-once lightshow, the deciduous azaleas blooming now deserve some praise. As you can see.
Deciduous azaleas (Rhododendron) in the Azalea Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Morning Eye Candy: Up from the Mire
Posted in Photography on July 8 2014, by Matt Newman
What was it that I said recently about the lotus blossoms not being far behind the Nymphaea? The Conservatory pools are far from the proverbial mud that the lotus is famous for emerging from, yet the persevering beauty of these plants is nonetheless potent.
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in the Conservatory Pools – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Morning Eye Candy: Photobombed
Posted in Photography on July 7 2014, by Matt Newman
That blurry chipmunk was a bit too anxious to make friends, methinks.
A woodpecker meets a chipmunk in the Azalea Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Morning Eye Candy: DIY
Posted in Photography on July 6 2014, by Matt Newman
“Home Gardening Center” is a humble name for a flamboyant and inspirational summer landscape. And this is horticulture easily handled at home, folks!
In the Home Gardening Center – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Morning Eye Candy: Frolicsome
Posted in Photography on July 5 2014, by Matt Newman
The Meadow in the Native Plant Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Morning Eye Candy: Pop!
Posted in Photography on July 4 2014, by Matt Newman
Fireworks are almost always legal in your area when they come in the form of flowers. Happy 4th, everyone!
Dahlia in the Haupt Conservatory, a part of the Groundbreakers exhibition – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Morning Eye Candy: The Faintest Touch
Posted in Photography on July 3 2014, by Matt Newman
Note the almost unseen lavender edging. “Stunning subtlety” might be an accurate oxymoron in this instance.
Iris ensata ‘Kristin Anne’ along the Ladies’ Border – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Morning Eye Candy: Loves Me Not
Posted in Photography on July 2 2014, by Matt Newman
Echinaceae purpurea ‘Virgin’ along Seasonal Walk – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen