Morning Eye Candy: In Gold
Posted in Photography on March 4 2016, by Matt Newman
Witch-hazel (Hamamelis mollis) in the Home Gardening Center – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Winter
Morning Eye Candy: Darwin’s Star
Posted in Photography on March 2 2016, by Matt Newman
Darwin’s orchid is one of the most reputable flowers you’ll find in the Haupt Conservatory during The Orchid Show, if only for its incredible importance to its namesake’s evolutionary predictions.
Darwin’s orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale) in the Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Morning Eye Candy: Rainy Day Reminder
Posted in Photography on February 16 2016, by Matt Newman
The Desert House in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Morning Eye Candy: Bare Diptych
Posted in Photography on February 12 2016, by Matt Newman
Betula corylifolia (top) and Hydrangea (bottom) – Photos by Amy Weiss
Morning Eye Candy: Falling Water
Posted in Photography on February 11 2016, by Matt Newman
The Aquatic House in the Haupt Conservatory is an escape year round, but in winter it takes on the vibe of an oasis. Look for some of the medicinal plants featured in our Wild Medicine exhibition while you’re relaxing to the white noise of falling water.
The Aquatic House in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Morning Eye Candy: Ticking Off the Minutes
Posted in Photography on February 10 2016, by Matt Newman
Flurries outside, sparks of burgundy and sunshine yellow inside. The Indian clock vine is creating elegant chandeliers in the Conservatory’s Aquatic House.
Indian clock vine (Thunbergia mysorensis) in the Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Morning Eye Candy: Rise and Shine
Posted in Photography on February 9 2016, by Matt Newman
Is that you, spring? No? Oh, well, the snowdrops were only wondering. We’ll let them know that it’s still a month and change ’til the switch, though I think they’re committed at this point.
Snowdrops (Galanthus) along Tulip Tree Allée – Photo by Amy Weiss
Morning Eye Candy: Witchy Business
Posted in Photography on February 8 2016, by Matt Newman
Witch-hazel is such a wonderful signifier in winter. It tells us that this season is not colorless, and in the same breath, that spring is not so far off the horizon as we think.
Ozark witch-hazel (Hamamelis vernalis) in the Ross Conifer Arboretum – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
This Weekend: Pristine Winter Days
Posted in Programs and Events on February 5 2016, by Matt Newman
With a fresh blanket of snow dusting our outdoor collections and a sunny weekend on the forecast, the next two days are a welcome opportunity to experience a classic winter outing—with all the warm days we’ve been having, it certainly took its time.
On the docket is our long-running Bird Walk with Debbie Becker, where you can join up with veteran birders and newbies alike to tour our 250 acres with binoculars in hand. With the leaves gone from the trees, and the blanket of white casting the wildlife of the Garden in high contrast, now is one of the best times of year to go out and find our feathered friends.
Now is also the perfect time to take part in one of our weekend tours. Whether you’re looking to explore the wintry trees of the outdoor collections or stay warm in the steamy rain forests of our Haupt Conservatory, NYBG’s expert guides have got you covered.
Check below for the full schedule!
Looking Back on NYBG’s Annual Children’s Holiday Tree Decorating Event
Posted in Programs and Events on February 2 2016, by Elizabeth Figueroa
During the week of December 14, we had 12 Bronx elementary schools participate in our annual Children’s Holiday Tree Garden. Students created their own ornaments, and each tree featured a plaque identifying the school. After each group completed its tree decoration, the children were treated to hot chocolate, cookies, candy canes, and a walk through the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden.
At the end of the program, three schools were selected for the best decorations based on creativity of design and materials used for the ornaments. They were rewarded with a return visit to the Garden to view our annual Holiday Train Show.