Morning Eye Candy: Subject of a Mad Collector

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 6 2012, by Matt Newman

Snowdrops are springing up in abundance at the Perennial Garden, though you wouldn’t guess from their humble white petals that such an unassuming species is the subject of a newfound global obsession. “Galanthophiles” around the world are gearing up for snowdrop conventions that will draw thousands of fanciers from all corners this year. Maybe you’ll empathize with their enthusiasm.

Galanthus — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen