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Posted in Gardening Tips, NYBG in the News on June 18 2008, by Plant Talk
The gorgeous June weather has drenched the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden with plenty of sunshine, and the roses have responded. With roses on everyone’s mind, The New York Botanical Garden’s own Peter Kukielski, Curator of the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, provided pruning tips for the folks at Fine Gardening Online
View Peter’s valuable tips for pruning:
Posted in Programs and Events on June 6 2008, by Plant Talk
It’s not just Citizen Kane’s beloved childhood sled, because you can’t find a spot in the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at The New York Botanical Garden that is “Rosebud” free. Summer’s golden warmth has washed over New York and the roses are loving it.
This weekend’s programming features these lovely flowers with a guided tour, a raffle to win your own roses, and even a mid-day concert in one of the loveliest setting imaginable. But that’s far from all. There’s behind-the-scenes tours, bird walks, kids programming focusing on Charles Darwin and Henry Moore, and even delicious strawberries!
Posted in Exhibitions, Moore in America, Programs and Events on June 5 2008, by Plant Talk
Be a part of Moore in America. Henry Moore wanted his audience to interact with his sculpture, to get up close and experience the works in a variety of light, weather, and seasons. In partnership with the International Center of Photography, The New York Botanical Garden is pleased to host a photography contest in celebration of our landmark exhibition Moore in America: Monumental Sculpture at The New York Botanical Garden.
Help us to capture the magic of Moore’s massive works against the splendid backdrop of the Garden. Submit your photographs of Moore in America and enter our contest for a chance to win a prize. From June 4 to September 30, participants may enter one photo for each of the four separate jury selections (July 1, August 1, September 1, and October 1). First-, second-, and third-place prizes will be awarded each month. At the end of the contest, one of the four first-place winners will be awarded the grand prize—the opportunity for their photograph to appear in an advertisement.
Posted in Exhibitions, Moore in America, Programs and Events on May 29 2008, by Plant Talk
Henry Moore is standing tall across the Garden and the Darwin exhibit is still going strong. Both of these wonderful exhibits have a slew of complementary programs. Want to take a guided tour highlighting the Moore sculpture, see the newly budding roses, go on a bird walk, learn the science of Charles Darwin, or find something to keep the kids occupied? This Friday through Sunday is jam packed with all of that and more.
Check out the full list after the jump.
Posted in Exhibitions, Exhibitions, Moore in America, Video on May 29 2008, by Plant Talk
It wasn’t easy, but the iconic works of Henry Moore have landed on the sprawling grounds of The New York Botanical Garden. It took a lot of time, manpower, and heavy machinery, but some of his largest and most majestic works are here to visit through November 2, 2008. While many people will see this amazing sculpture, few got a chance to see how it was installed. So here you are with the installation of Large Reclining Figure:
Posted in NYBG in the News on May 26 2008, by Plant Talk
Henry Moore is here! Moore in America: Monumental Sculpture at The New York Botanical Garden opened to the public on Saturday, and the weather couldn’t have been nicer. Plenty of Memorial Day revelers took in the sun and the sights of Henry Moore’s sculpture across the Garden. Plenty of people are taking notice, with many naming Moore in America one of summer’s hottest tickets, like:
Time Out New York, which listed Moore in America as the “best by day” for Saturday. In their write-up reviewer Dan Avery says, “How fortunate, then, that these works of art are in an environment that is itself a work of art.” Thanks, Dan!
Posted in Exhibitions, Moore in America, Programs and Events on May 23 2008, by Plant Talk
The Garden’s newest exhibition, Moore in America, opens to the public this Memorial Day weekend. The weather is slated to be amazing, so there are no excuses not to enjoy the sunshine and the majestic works of Henry Moore. And don’t forget about Darwin’s Garden, either. From his garden re-created in our own Enid A. Haupt Conservatory to a selection of original texts and artwork in our library, experience Darwin as never before. This weekend offers guests an extra day to get in on the fun as Monday is a holiday. From films to children’s programming to a slew of guided tours, this weekend looks to be the busiest yet. Check out the full list after the jump.
Posted in People on May 21 2008, by Plant Talk
Every few weeks an employee or friend of the Garden takes a quick stroll around the lush 250-acre grounds and writes down his or her thoughts. This week, Annie Novak, coordinator of the Children’s Gardening Program at The New York Botanical Garden, took time to discuss one of her ickier interests: worms! 
Young gardeners visiting the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden during the first warm weeks of spring are often delighted by the return of the red-breasted American robin. Watching the birds hop from plot to plot early this morning, I was reminded of another, more secretive, Garden inhabitant, whom we only see when we turn the earth with our trowels. If an acre of land is said to contain about a million worms, we can hardly start our gardening season without acknowledging the invaluable work red wrigglers and earthworms contribute to our healthy beds. Thanks to their digging and digesting, the soil turns loose and dark in our hands as we put seeds into the earth. Without worms to help us break down our lunch scraps, we wouldn’t have the rich dirt in which to grow more lunch!
Posted in NYBG in the News on May 19 2008, by Plant Talk
Here Comes Henry Moore!
While the official media day for the upcoming exhibit, Moore in America, isn’t until tomorrow, swarms of reporters have already descended on the Garden. And why not? The exhibition boasts the largest outdoor collection of Henry Moore sculpture ever presented in a single venue in the United States.
That doesn’t mean Darwin’s Garden: An Evolutionary Adventure isn’t getting any love. On the contrary, tomorrow night (Tuesday, May 20, at 10:30 p.m.) the New York PBS affiliate, WNET Thirteen, will feature a special behind-the-scenes tour of Darwin’s Garden on their program New York Voices. Not only will it be educational AND entertaining, but you can win free tickets to the exhibition. Nice!
Posted in Programs and Events on May 16 2008, by Plant Talk
Now that all the nasty weather is behind us (for now), we can get back to the task at hand: enjoying spring. The Garden has another full plate of weekend programming to whet your appetite for the flavors of the season. From a wildlife-laden bird walk to a home gardening demonstration to kids’ classes to Darwin programming and much more!
And don’t forget about our Greening the Garden: Climate Change and Sustainability at the Garden cell phone tour. Walk around the grounds and learn how Garden research contributes to the study of climate change and what the Garden is doing to mitigate its effects. Call 718.362.9561. Enter a prompt number followed by the # key. Enter another number at any time.
Check out the full list of programs after the jump.