Monday, November 11, 2019
The fuchsias were brushed by frost a few days ago. Ordinarily this might be the end but I was struck by the faded beauty of the blossoms, muted by the cold with shades of their former selves. Some have taken on almost gem-like translucent tones of amethyst….➤ Read MoreThe Fuchsia+Blog Tags — autumn | fall | flowers | fuchsias | winter
Sunday, January 20, 2019
As winter storm Harper spread snow, ice and rain throughout the Northeast, the orchids were standing tough. Well, inside the Rutgers University's Douglass Student Center in New Brunswick, NJ anyway. It's the North Jersey Orchid Society's annual show and sale this weekend….➤ Read MoreThe Fuchsia+Blog Tags — flower show | flowers | orchids | plants | winter
Saturday, November 07, 2015
Run, don’t walk, to Central Park. Right now. No, I’m not talking about jogging, about getting yourself up and out. Though you might well do with another goal if you decide that jogging’s the best way to go. I’m really talking about seeing the annual fall chrysanthemum display. …➤ Read MoreThe Fuchsia+Blog Tags — central park | fall | flowers | new york | seasons
Friday, February 01, 2013
The third week of January was cold in the City. Very cold. With temperatures that dipped down to fifteen on a couple of nights even in my sheltered garden, and that went yet lower still... ➤ Read MoreThe Fuchsia+Blog Tags — botanical gardens | flowers | greenhouses | new york
Monday, January 21, 2013
Most mornings might seem too short before it’s suddenly time for lunch, but the days of high summer are long. Near the garden’s restaurant is an extensive collection of daylilies...➤ Read MoreThe Fuchsia+Blog Tags — botanical gardens | flowers | new york
Saturday, December 01, 2012
As the nights lengthen into winter, it’s time to catch up on some summer’s daylilies to liven things up a bit again. These beauties were from a visit to Montreal…➤ Read MoreThe Fuchsia+Blog Tags — botanical gardens | flowers | plants
