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Morning Eye Candy: All in a Whirl

Posted in Photography on March 31 2016, by Matt Newman

It’s been a whirlwind of cherry blossoms at the Garden this week, with our Japanese cherries, plums, and apricots going from the quiet of winter to the full bloom of spring in just a handful of days. They’re currently at 90% of the way to peak bloom, which means this weekend is likely your last chance to see them in all their seasonal splendor.

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Higan cherry (Prunus pendula var. ascendens) near the Rock Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: February Gold

Posted in Photography on March 22 2016, by Matt Newman

The daffodils are waking! And with the first bloom of our massive expansion of the historic Narcissus collection on Daffodil Hill just beginning, it’s likely to be a huge year for these sunny flowers. Stay tuned.

Narcissus 'February Gold'

Narcissus ‘February Gold’ in the Liasson Narcissus Collection – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: After-Dark Ambiance

Posted in Photography on March 17 2016, by Matt Newman

There’s still time to grab tickets to this weekend’s Orchid Evening, starting at 6:30 this Saturday, March 19. And if you upgrade your ticket or join the Young Garden Circle, you’ll receive access to the YGC Lounge in the Aquatic House; live DJ, open bar, snacks—you get the idea. We’ll see you in the Conservatory!

Young Garden Circle Lounge

The Young Garden Circle Lounge in the Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Marlon Co

Morning Eye Candy: Zen’s Magnolia

Posted in Photography on March 14 2016, by Matt Newman

The magnolias are just beginning to flower near the Library Building, cream-colored petals peeking out on the late winter landscape. Think of them as the vanguard to a flood of spring color.

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Zen’s magnolia (Magnolia zenii) near the Library Building – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen