Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Posted in Photography on July 1 2014, by Matt Newman
I spy, with my little eye, something that begins with “W.” Or “N,” depending on your preference for Latin.
Nymphaea ‘Clyde Ikins’ in the Conservatory Pools – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Programs and Events on June 27 2014, by Lansing Moore
July is just around the corner, and the grounds continue to impress us each day with new bursts of color. The Groundbreakers exhibit continues to bring visitors on a journey through the history of great American gardens, and now is the perfect time to see the parts of the Garden designed by these extraordinary women.
This Saturday will be the last chance to enjoy one of Debbie Becker’s famous Bird Walks until they resume in September! Our winged friends are enjoying the sunny days even more than we are, and there are a wide variety of species to observe. Enjoy a walk through the grounds and keep an eye out for cardinals, bluejays, robins, or even one of our resident Red-tailed Hawks! That’s just one event in a full weekend of programs. Click through to see what’s happening for all ages at the Garden this weekend!
Posted in Photography on June 27 2014, by Matt Newman
Irises in the Ladies’ Border – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Gardening Tips on June 25 2014, by Sonia Uyterhoeven
Sonia Uyterhoeven is the NYBG’s Gardener for Public Education.
The roses in the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden demanded a lot of patience this year, but it was well worth the reward. The harsh winter resulted in severe die back for many of the hybrid teas and floribundas, so we cut them back hard in the spring and gave them a jolt of nitrogen-rich fertilizer to get them going.
The cool spring had the roses growing at a slow and steady pace and they sat in bud throughout the month of May, waiting for warmth. Generally, our roses start to open around the third week in May and peak bloom spans from the end of May into the first few weeks of June. This year the old-fashion garden roses were pretty much on schedule but our repeat-bloomers were a good two to three weeks behind.
The warm weather finally arrived, and it was certainly worth the wait. To call the roses resplendent would be an understatement. I drove by late last week and my view from the top of the hill was a mosaic of colors as vibrant as an Andean textile.
Posted in Photography on June 25 2014, by Matt Newman
I like to think we combine equal measures of wild and cultivated at NYBG. Maybe it’s better to say that there are equal parts of each within the other.
In the Native Plant Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on June 24 2014, by Matt Newman
…Did I mention the Greenmarket is back? I suppose the strawberries speak for themselves. Join us this Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.!
At the Greenmarket – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on June 23 2014, by Matt Newman
The wrought iron fence contains the Perennial Garden’s summer radiance, but only just.
In the Perennial Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on June 22 2014, by Matt Newman
“Classic” doesn’t mean bland. During our Groundbreakers exhibition, some of the Conservatory plantings in our “hot” and “cold” borders—inspired by the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden in Maine—flirt with the color schemes of candy dots or fireworks. And it’s so very good.
Groundbreakers in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on June 21 2014, by Matt Newman
Cutting back the Native Plant Garden’s meadow a few months ago left many wondering how quickly it would spring up again. The answer wasted no time getting here, and just in time for today’s summer solstice.
Split Rock in the Native Plant Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Programs and Events on June 20 2014, by Lansing Moore
Happy Friday! Looks like we are in store for a beautiful weekend. The humidity has abated, the temperature will not be near the highs of this week, and the Garden grounds promise to be simply stunning!
After the success of last weekend’s Big Backyard BBQ & Music Festival, this weekend sees a return to our scheduled programming surrounding Groundbreakers and what’s in bloom. The 2014 Spring Festival Series has officially come to an end—after all, it’s not spring anymore. Saturday is the first official day of summer, and the longest day of the year! Where better to take advantage of the all that sunlight than at NYBG? Come enjoy tours of the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden while it is still at peak form! Read on for details about this weekend’s programs for all ages.