Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 17 2013, by Matt Newman
Not all of our aquatic plants retired in early fall. You’ll still find a few beauties floating in the Conservatory as part of our Tropical Paradise exhibition!
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 16 2013, by Matt Newman
Will it snow today? Won’t it? Either way, ‘Phoenix’ makes the weather look good.
Acer x conspicuum ‘Phoenix’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 15 2013, by Matt Newman
I figure everyone’s had enough of the winter landscape for one week, so I thought we’d step inside the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory for a teensy reminder that not all the world is an icebox right now.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 14 2013, by Matt Newman
Whether you’re laying out the credit card on a romantic evening reservation, or treating yourself to a singles night with Szechuan take out and bad sci-fi movies, the NYBG wishes you the best this Valentine’s Day! We love you all–in a platonic, happy, check-out-these-cute-birds kind of way.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 13 2013, by Matt Newman
Pat Gonzalez, out on one of her patented NYBG nature walks, came upon this curious chickadee the other day. We can only assume it was anxious to make a call.
Photo by Pat Gonzalez
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 12 2013, by Matt Newman
You wouldn’t think bare metal could adapt, but visually this proves true with the art of Manolo Valdés: Monumental Sculpture. Each piece was designed and carefully sited to not only complement its surroundings, but to contrast with them–regardless of season. Now, in winter, each sculpture presents differently.
Stop in to the NYBG any time between now and May 26, and you’ll have the opportunity to see each work in its element, whether that’s winter, spring, or summer.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 11 2013, by Matt Newman
A blizzard’s aftermath is often far from charming, especially when you’re out on a Saturday, shoveling your way to the curb in soaked pant cuffs. Slushy sidewalks and snowed-in parking spots are no better. But when you’re not obligated to clean up the mess, those first moments after the snowfall can be magical. That was certainly the case here at the NYBG over the weekend (though our dedicated groundskeepers might beg to differ).
The snow that Nemo brought to the northeast covered the Garden in a fluffy white blanket, framing the dark trunks of the trees and making for picturebook scenery. And while we were quick to clear the roads and walkways, we left the great lawns and the Forest relatively untouched; only this morning, walking into work, I found the snowy lawn surrounding the Grand Allee laid out under a sheet of mist brought on by the falling rain.
But while my Saturday was spent unearthing my Hyundai from its makeshift Everest in Long Island, our photographer, Ivo, was on the scene immediately after the storm, snapping pictures of the fresh snowfall. He was kind enough to supply a few of them for us to toss up here, as well as our Facebook page, so have a look!
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 11 2013, by Matt Newman
Adonis amurensis — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 10 2013, by Matt Newman
I figured everyone could use more cozy imagery for a decidedly uncozy weekend. Don’t let the weather get you down, folks.
Aloe marlothii — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 9 2013, by Matt Newman
A balm for the snowbound and ice-ridden. Hope everyone is staying warm and safe this weekend!
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen