Monthly Archives: May 2016

Plant profile: Jack in the Pulpit

Posted on 2016-05-31 by Karin Kiontke

Earlier this year in March, these impressive spikes appeared under the crab apple tree. They belong to a Jack in the pulpit from East Asia (Arisaema ringens). They later developed into large tripartite leaves: And now, exotic flowers emerged:   This Jack … Continue reading →

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Peonies, Peonies, Peonies!

Posted on 2016-05-28 by Karin Kiontke

It suddenly got hot in New York City and the herbaceous peonies are racing to the finish. One day they look like a bridal bouquet, the next day, they are gone. Who wants to see the peonies in person should stop … Continue reading →

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Our Rose Walk was a great success

Posted on 2016-05-25 by Karin Kiontke

The roses and weather cooperated to make it a stunning day in the garden. People came from all over the city to see our roses, and were treated to a display of dozens of different varieties. The Old Garden Roses and some of … Continue reading →

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Don’t miss the Rose Walk!

Posted on 2016-05-19 by Karin Kiontke

This Sunday May 22  is our third annual Rose Walk. The Rose Walk is a self-guided tour of our more than 50 different varieties of roses. Visitors can pick up a printed guide at the patio or open the guide on their phone … Continue reading →

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It’s time for irises

Posted on 2016-05-17 by Karin Kiontke

It has been unseasonably cold for the last two weeks, which gives us more time with our beautiful irises. Don’t these light blue flowers remind of a painting by Claude Monet? They are the first to open, along with the variety with dark … Continue reading →

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