Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Posted in Photography on May 6 2016, by Matt Newman
For the reflective breed of quiet that lends your inspiration its walking legs, the Rock Garden stands alone.
The Rock Garden cascade – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on May 5 2016, by Matt Newman
The other side of the dogwood spectrum shouts its color loud under cloudy skies.
Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida forma rubra) in Daffodil Valley – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on May 4 2016, by Matt Newman
French lilac (Syringa vulgaris ‘Alphonse Lavallee’) in the Lilac Collection – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on May 3 2016, by Matt Newman
There’s some fantasy to be found in the shade of the dogwoods. They’re what’s popping among the Garden’s flowering trees this week—and they’re hard to miss.
Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) in the Ross Conifer Arboretum – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on April 29 2016, by Matt Newman
The eastern redbud cares more about its presentation than to think that flowers on stems alone are enough.
Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) in the Ross Conifer Arboretum – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in History on April 28 2016, by Matt Newman
Each day this week we’re celebrating the past 125 years of The New York Botanical Garden with a different story from one of our many visitors, young and old—whether it’s an unforgettable day recently spent exploring our 250 acres or a treasured family memory that makes the Garden special. And today’s story happens to fall on our actual anniversary—April 28! On this day in 1891, 125 years ago, the Garden was officially created by New York.
Follow along as we share just a few of these many stories, then take a moment to head over to NYBG/125 and share your own memory for a chance to win an NYBG Lifetime Membership!
Posted in History on April 27 2016, by Matt Newman
Each day this week we’ll be celebrating the past 125 years of The New York Botanical Garden with a different story from one of our many visitors, young and old—whether it’s an unforgettable day recently spent exploring our 250 acres or a treasured family memory that makes the Garden special. It all leads up to the Garden’s official anniversary this Thursday, April 28!
Follow along as we share just a few of these many stories, then take a moment to head over to NYBG/125 and share your own memory for a chance to win an NYBG Lifetime Membership!
Posted in History on April 25 2016, by Matt Newman
Each day this week we’ll be celebrating the past 125 years of The New York Botanical Garden with a different story from one of our visitors—whether it’s a perfect day recently spent exploring our 250 acres or a treasured family memory that makes the Garden special. It all leads up to our official anniversary on Thursday, April 28!
Follow along as we share just a few of these many stories, then take a moment to head over to NYBG/125 and share your own memory for a chance to win an NYBG Lifetime Membership!
Posted in Programs and Events on April 22 2016, by Matt Newman
The Garden is an unmatched destination at any time of year, but this weekend is a special one nonetheless—the Cherry Valley trees are in blossom, the daffodils are nearing peak color, and the azaleas are just beginning to liven up for the season. And that’s not to mention the crabapples, which are stealing the limelight with their red, pink, and white blooms.
It’s all just in time for this week’s highlight—NYBG’s Daffodil & Wine Weekend. Join us for wine tastings and boundless spring beauty! And if you need a bigger push to get here this weekend, Kristin Schleiter has you covered:
Posted in Photography on April 21 2016, by Matt Newman
The caterpillars in our Adventure Garden are decked out in their spring finery, and just in time for the return of sandal weather.
Narcissus and Viola in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen