Lansing Moore, Author at Plant Talk

Tips for Your Visit: Peak Days at the Holiday Train Show

Posted in Programs and Events on December 22 2014, by Lansing Moore

The holidays are in full swing! For the next two weeks—through January 4, to be specific—the Holiday Train Show will bring in more visitors than ever to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, with families gathering to take part in this 23-year New York tradition as part of their seasonal celebrations. And there’s no reason you and your loved ones shouldn’t join in the fun and make some magical memories together, too!

We would like to ensure that your Garden visit is as whimsical and worry-free as possible, so continue reading below for some simple tips to help you have the best possible experience at the Holiday Train Show! Follow these handy guidelines, and you’ll be riding First Class.

This Weekend: Holiday Harmonies & More

Posted in Programs and Events on December 19 2014, by Lansing Moore

This weekend marks the beginning of peak season for the Holiday Train Show® as families from around the area come to celebrate this beloved tradition in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Don’t wait another moment to get your tickets! Time slots remain available to come enjoy this beloved tradition this weekend, but the next couple of weeks are sure to sell out.

In fact, Bar Car Nights have already sold out for tonight and tomorrow, so don’t wait to reserve tickets for these special evenings in January—they’re sure to disappear.

Be sure to catch the final performance of our all-new Winter Harmonies Concert Series on Sunday afternoon, as well. An artful selection of classical favorites, inspired by the Holiday Train Show® and performed by Le Train Bleu, will complement your visit. Head below for more information about this unique musical experience, as well as the rest of this weekend’s programs and tours.

Morning Eye Candy: Winter Sky

Posted in Photography on December 17 2014, by Lansing Moore

The days may be getting shorter, but they are just as beautiful as ever.

By the Rock Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Macro Magic

Posted in Photography on December 15 2014, by Lansing Moore

Aeonium leucoblepharum var. leucoblepharum in the Nolen Greenhouses – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Gumdrop

Posted in Photography on December 14 2014, by Lansing Moore

This Echeveria is looking simply, well… succulent.
Echeveria ‘Golden Glow’ in the Nolen Greenhouses – Photo by Ivo M Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Who Is Buried in Grant’s Tomb?

Posted in Photography on December 13 2014, by Lansing Moore

Nobody—at least not in this one! The Holiday Train Show® is full of these lovingly constructed plant-based models.

In the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

This Weekend: Arts & Letters

Posted in Programs and Events on December 12 2014, by Lansing Moore

Tomorrow afternoon, join us in welcoming former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins to NYBG for a special reading of his most beloved works. Visitors to the Garden have enjoyed his poems that line the Holiday Poetry Walk, inspired by trains, winter, and New York. Tickets are still available, so plan your weekend at NYBG and come enjoy the Holiday Train Show alongside beautiful poetry.

The Holiday Train Show continues this weekend with holiday guides, live a cappella, and screenings of your favorite holiday- and train-related films. Other programs this weekend include a special in-depth tour of the latest exhibition in the LuEsther T. Mertz Library, Flora Illustrata: A Celebration of Botanical Masterworks. These treasures from the Library’s Rare Book and other Collections span centuries, so come explore botanical history with an expert guide. Or you can be an expert for a day and join professionals and aficionados alike for this Saturday’s Annual Winter Bird Count to learn about bird conservation and population health while observing the Garden’s birds. Keep reading to get the full details on this weekend’s programs at NYBG!