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Archive: December 2010

A Few of Her Favorite Things: Nicole Perrino

Posted in Shop/Book Reviews on December 10 2010, by Plant Talk

In addition to being the creator of BronxMama, Nicole Perrino is also a full-time graduate student. Having been in college for the past five years and only working part time, Nicole prides herself on her ”frugalista” skills–throwing birthday parties, holiday gatherings, and decorating her house–all on a small budget. Friends love turning to her for help when it’s their turn to plan an event.

Nicole’s picks are based on the premise that if you really put thought into a gift for someone, you don’t have to spend time worrying if you spent enough on each person. It’s a sentiment evident in Nicole’s thoughtful list of “Favorite Things” for holiday gift giving.

See Nicole's picks below!

Little Trains, Big Trains

Posted in Holiday Train Show on December 10 2010, by Plant Talk

There’s no denying it. Here at The New York Botanical Garden, we love trains.  There’s our amazing Holiday Train Show, of course.  There’s Tootle the Train™, who made his world debut on the stage right here in the Bronx. We’ve got the Little Engine that Could™, and  we hear that Thomas™ will be stopping by for a visit, too. So why not take the train to come see the trains?Holiday Train Show in the Conservatory

To help you do just that, we’ve teamed up with New York City’s MTA New York City Transit! Through December 17, 2010, and then again January 4 – 7, 2011, show your MetroCard you’ll save 30% on weekday tickets to the Train Show!  There’s some fine print, of course, so head over to the MTA’s site and check out all the details, and be sure to plan your trip using Trip Planner–it’ll provide you with step-by-step directions to the Garden, while factoring in any planned service changes.

The Holiday Train Show at The New York Botanical Garden is an entire day of fun for the whole family … especially when you take the train to see the trains!

Put the DIY in Holiday

Posted in Learning Experiences on December 9 2010, by Plant Talk

Conifer DisplayChristmas has always been a DIY holiday. Who hasn’t strung cranberries and popcorn on thread to use as a homemade garland? Or maybe you’ve used an old hanger from they dry cleaner as a frame for a wreath of pine boughs scavenged from the woods or dusted pine cones in sparkling glitter for a pretty candlelit party buffet?

It seems that new ideas for a DIY holiday come around every year, and our instructors here at The New York Botanical Garden have some beautiful ideas for Christmas 2010. On Saturday, December 11, join instructor Diana Conklin as she teaches you to make a beautiful, large evergreen wreath or a five-foot long pine garland in one class, or a gorgeous hydrangea centerpiece that will last for seasons to come. On Tuesday, December 14, Deryck de Matas will teach a class on creating striking table decorations for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Know someone who would love to take a class at The New York Botanical Garden? Adult education gift certificates make a fantastic Christmas gift for the gardener or crafter in your life.

Morning Eye Candy: Fluffy

Posted in Photography on December 9 2010, by Plant Talk

Like a purple fox’s tail. Or a firework on July Fourth. Another way to look at fountain grass.

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry'

Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Moudry’ (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)