Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Summer
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 23 2012, by Matt Newman
We geek out pretty regularly over the photos snapped in the Home Gardening Center, but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve overheard visitors asking “What’s that?” as they pass by this humble (or not-so-humble, depending on what’s in bloom) corner of the NYBG. For those not in the know, this is where we show off our practical chops–where the home horticulturist can come for some back yard inspiration.
Not only does the HGC house the Pauline Gillespie Gossett Plant Trials Garden and a composting demonstration area, but it’s also where we host our weekend gardening demonstrations. So if you’re here on a Saturday or Sunday, get a glance at the schedule before you hoof it into the Garden. “Free” and “super helpful” are usually the best ways to describe our learning sessions, meaning they’re worth making time for.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 22 2012, by Matt Newman
Sneak peek from the Native Plant Garden! And this is really only a peek–there’s so much to see in there (though not until 2013, of course).
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 21 2012, by Matt Newman
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 20 2012, by Matt Newman
Don’t think of these weekly reminders as my concentrated effort to tease your appetite, but as a motivation to eat healthier and arrange your food in more colorful combinations. The Greenmarket is, as always, this Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 19 2012, by Matt Newman
It’s been sort of a green-filtered past few days on Morning Eye Candy. I suppose I’m trying to heap as much appreciation as possible on the themes of summer before the trees transition for autumn. That and this picture from Ivo makes me want to swim, Scrooge McDuck style, through the Forest.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 18 2012, by Matt Newman
So I was sitting out here the other day, guessing at the rainclouds and mulling the notion that I should be up on my feet, exploring the Rock Garden and snapping pictures for others’ benefit. But I didn’t get up. It’s not because I was lazy–rather, I didn’t want to ruin a rare moment of serenity.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 17 2012, by Matt Newman
I like to call this “jogger’s light.” It’s that singular moment in the course of the morning when the thought of outdoor exercise fills you with a rush of motivation. Twenty minutes after you strap on your cross trainers, it becomes “stroller’s light.” Then “good sitting weather.” But the road to laziness is, at the very least, paved with good intentions.
Don’t forget that those who sign up for Garden Membership can also opt for early morning grounds access, which lets you make what you will of the Garden’s light as early as 6 a.m. on days that the NYBG is open. Visit our Membership page to have a look at all of the options available to you.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden on August 16 2012, by Matt Newman
Fresh off the puckered and pungent “Pickle Me!” events that took place in the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden over the last few weeks, we join Assistant Manager Annie Novak to catch up with our long-time adventure in multinational growing, the Global Gardens! Because native is all well and good, but when it comes down to exploring edibles, our Family Garden keeps an open mind to unique fruits and vegetables from around the world. And what better place to celebrate multinationalism than in the Bronx, one of–if not the–most diverse communities in the United States?
This week’s highlights come to us from Shirley, caretaker of the Chinese garden, and Mr. Mota, who keeps the Caribbean garden thriving. From bitter melon to plantains, they’ve cultivated a lengthy menu of traditional fruits and vegetables to represent their national cuisines. And it’s a welcome catch-up course, just in time for this weekend’s Summer Harvest Celebration! Make sure the kids are tagging along for this one; they’ll have the chance to meet some of our knowledgeable Global Gardeners, play a few garden games, make crafts, learn an Irish jig, and even sample garden-grown vegetables for themselves.
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Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 15 2012, by Matt Newman
Natural rock formations, acres of greenery, native summer flowers–the occasional hint of urban civilization peeking out behind it all is just a reminder that you’re really in New York!
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 14 2012, by Matt Newman
The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden is still sashaying through summer with plenty of color! It’s not far from the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden, so make a point of stopping in when you come for the “Pickle Me!” activities taking place daily through the end of this week.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
