Although The Mr and I enjoy trips to the NY Botanical Garden once or twice a year, we never seem to catch much of anything in season. But on a recent trip, the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden was in full bloom. This area of the botanical garden was originally designed in 1916 by landscape architect Beatrix […]
weather or not
Hello and Happy Friday! So, on Tuesday it was nearly 60F/16C, and yesterday- back to 25F/-4. Seriously, this schizophrenic act that the weather is pulling is making me batty. I’ve decided to will warmer and friendlier temperatures via the blog. I’m just going to pretend I never got the memo about how freakishly unSpring this […]
Cherry Blossom (Partial Bust)
You ever book a hotel room based on the website image, only to get there and find out the room is nothing like what you expected (and not in a good way)? I had a similar experience last weekend at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden in NYC. Everything on their website indicated that the Cherry Blossom […]
mother’s day blooms
Hello & Happy Friday. I wanted today’s post to be Mother’s Day related. And, the truth is, I always identify my mom with flowers. The lady has a mean green thumb indoors and out. So, I am leaving you this week as I did last week, with beautiful blooms. This time, some creative bouquet/display ideas […]
NY Botanical Gargen Orchid Show
The annual orchid show is currently on display at the New York Botanical Garden. Beautiful blooms of all colors, shapes and sizes. This year, the garden has enlisted the talented Patrick Blanc who’s specialty is the living wall vertical garden. Some tips/info I picked up at this event: There are over 30,000 species of […]