Thursday, November 8, 2018

NYBG: Kiku

No trip to NY is complete without a trip to the botanical gardens. Fall was on full display on this early November day, but the main attraction was an exhibit in one of the test greenhouses. It featured the most ornate and intricate mums I'd ever seen.
The chrysanthemum, or kiku in Japanese is a very celebrated fall plant in Japanese culture. There are many ways they train and nurture these flowers - from sculptures to bonsai trees! 
It takes the NYBG horticulturists 11 months to grow their mums in both modern and ancient styles. It was a truly beautiful fall display!


   
   
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17 comments:

  1. TomNovember 8, 2018 at 5:58 AM

    ...not your average pot plant.

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  2. Heather{Our Life In a Click}November 8, 2018 at 6:10 AM

    Wow that is a gorgeous display!

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  3. Shelbee on the EdgeNovember 8, 2018 at 6:26 AM

    Tamar, these photos are beautiful! They really showcase the miracle of nature and the universe at work right before our very eyes!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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  4. Meditations in MotionNovember 8, 2018 at 7:14 AM

    Mums are one of my favorite flowers. Beautiful pictures!

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  5. Julie | This Main Line LifeNovember 8, 2018 at 7:15 AM

    Those are such great photos. I love taking close ups of flowers. Really beautiful.

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  6. Handmade in IsraelNovember 8, 2018 at 8:12 AM

    Beautiful!

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  7. Carol @Comfort Spring StationNovember 8, 2018 at 8:40 AM

    Beautiful flowers!

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  8. Dara @ Not In JerseyNovember 8, 2018 at 8:46 AM

    That place is great. Love the fall flowers!

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  9. LeaNovember 8, 2018 at 9:16 AM

    Amazing! Fantastic!
    Have a wonderful day!

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  10. Peabea ScribblesNovember 8, 2018 at 9:54 AM

    Mums were always a plus at the HS football game in the Fall. Such a beautiful flower and your photos of them are beautiful. :)

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  11. Ericka @ A Quiet Girl's Musings...November 8, 2018 at 12:09 PM

    These photos are extraordinary! I will have to put the NYBG on my to-see list for the next time I'm there.

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  12. csuhpat1November 8, 2018 at 1:45 PM

    Such beautiful photos. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful weekend.

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  13. krishnaNovember 8, 2018 at 2:15 PM

    I've just found your blog.. beautiful pictures

    Please visit: https://from-a-girls-mind.blogspot.com/

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  14. Suburban GirlNovember 8, 2018 at 5:45 PM

    Love seeing flowers this time of year. I love the details too.

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  15. Claire JustineNovember 9, 2018 at 5:26 AM

    Beautiful photos Tamar, you got some stunning shots here :) Thanks for sharing at the weekend link up.

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  16. Joanne November 9, 2018 at 6:40 AM

    Oh wow! Those are some really pretty varieties.

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  17. IdaNovember 11, 2018 at 8:42 PM

    Gorgeous. Love mums.

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