Wishing a happy, safe, and unfathomably messy Tomatina to the people of Buñol, Spain! Here’s to another six or so decades of hitting each other in the face with tomatoes. —MN
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August 30, 2012
March 7, 2012
A different kind of farm, a different kind of crop, all in the midst of a traditional countryside bread basket. —MN
Stunning images of one of the many solar farms on [the] Iberian Peninsula.
More images and information here
November 11, 2011
Madrid, Spain
Submitted by lalitab.
Vertical gardening has become increasingly popular in urban areas. Ever wondered how it’s possible? Read a little more about how it works here.
(Source: flight001, via flowerfood)
May 20, 2011
The exhibition Spanish Paradise: Gardens of the Alhambra, continues outside of the Conservatory with a Poetry Walk through the Perennial Gardens featuring the works of Federico García Lorca alongside the plants featured in his beautiful poems.
Photo by Ann Rafalko.
May 20, 2011
Though technically not a part of Spanish Paradise: Gardens of the Alhambra, the beautiful pool in the Conservatory Courtyard, with its goldfish, koi, waterlilies and lilypads add to the serene, exotic, indulgent air of the exhibition.
Photo by Ann Rafalko.
May 20, 2011
The beautiful, tinkling fountain that is the centerpiece of Spanish Paradise: Gardens of the Alhambra is surrounded by flowers of all colors.
Photo by Ann Rafalko.
May 20, 2011
Spanish Paradise: Gardens of the Alhambra is a multisensory exhibition. The halls of the historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory are filled with some of the most fragrant flowers, trees, and shrubs—including many different types of citrus.
Photo by Ann Rafalko.
May 20, 2011
For Spanish Paradise: Gardens of the Alhambra, we have recreated some of the most beautiful elements, including fountains and pools, of Spain’s famous Moorish fortress.
Photo by Ann Rafalko.
May 20, 2011
Our latest exhibition, Spanish Paradise: Gardens of the Alhambra, opens to the public tomorrow. We’re going to post a few exclusive shots from today’s Members’ Preview to get you excited to visit the exotic lands of this fabled fortress without ever having to leave New York!
Photo by Ann Rafalko.
February 10, 2011
What you see above is the plan for the 66-acre Parque Central in Valenica, Spain’s third-largest city. The park is being built in conjunction with urban redevelopment brought about by the country’s heavy investment in high-speed rail. Rather than just using it as an opportunity to put up more buildings, Valencia is giving its residents 23 hectares of gardens and open spaces. Bravo!
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Rosemary (in NYBG pot) and friend
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Love you, Mom <3
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Happy National Public Gardens Day! A female carpenter bee visiting the pea vines yesterday. She’s California’s largest bee.
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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
This Mother’s Day don’t just go local—go native: Fill your weekend with flowers and garden parties at the city’s botanical...
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Be the change you want to see in the world.
-Gandhi
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Lovely tree peonies at the NY Botanical Garden
