October was a hectic month of stunning Japanese floral displays, pumpkin zombies, changing foliage and a holiday weekend punctuated by tragedy. But if we’re pros at anything, it’s picking ourselves up by the bootstraps! Horticulture can–after all–be an unpredictable business.<\/p>\n
After many long months of preparation, the NYBG<\/a>‘s Fall Flowers of Japan<\/em><\/a> exhibition continued throughout October with a focus on kiku<\/em>, a centuries-old chrysanthemum tradition requiring patience, skill, and an eye for aesthetic. Our very own Ann Rafalko even took it upon herself to explain just how<\/a> the talented horticulturists behind these artful blooms do it!<\/p>\n