Morning Eye Candy

Morning Eye Candy: Prince of Orange

Posted in Photography on June 6 2016, by Matt Newman

Papaver orientale ‘Prince of Orange’ in the Perennial Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Light the Way

Posted in Photography on June 2 2016, by Matt Newman

Flame azalea (Rhododendron calendulaceum) in the Thain Forest – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Ornamental

Posted in Photography on May 26 2016, by Matt Newman

“What are those purple globes?” people always ask. And each time they’re surprised to find that the bobbing heads of these tall, spindly plants are actually related to a dinnertime staple.

Ornamental onions in the Rockefeller Rose Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Harison’s Yellow

Posted in Photography on May 25 2016, by Matt Newman

While the Rockefeller Rose Garden is only just getting started, this week is the ideal time to see some of our fragrant species roses and one-time bloomers—they won’t be back until next spring.

Hybrid Spinosissima rose, Rosa ‘Harison’s Yellow’ in the Rockefeller Rose Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Mellow Meadow

Posted in Photography on May 23 2016, by Lansing Moore

As spring turns to summer, our shaded trails offer a comfortable view of the seasonal beauty.

In the Native Plant Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: The Discreet Charm of the Bougainvillea

Posted in Photography on May 20 2016, by Lansing Moore

We’re up close and personal this morning with that summer staple, bougainvillea, with its lovely pink hue.

Bougainvillea ‘James Walker’ in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Paeonia

Posted in Photography on May 19 2016, by Matt Newman

The Matelich peonies are a kick line of splashy blooms across the way from the Conservatory. They can’t be missed!

Paeonia ‘Salmon Dream’ in the Matelich Peony Collection – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Red Hot in the Rainforest Room

Posted in Photography on May 17 2016, by Lansing Moore

Aphelandra tetragona in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Spires

Posted in Photography on May 16 2016, by Matt Newman

Delphinium in the Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: In Streaks & Flurries

Posted in Photography on May 13 2016, by Matt Newman

Clouds, streaks, flurries of color—the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is painted with Impressionist beauty going into opening weekend. The exhibition runs May 14–September 11. I hope to see you there!

Impressionism: American Gardens on Canvas in the Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Marlon Co