Category Archives: Flora

Flowers big and small

Posted on 2017-06-03 by Karin Kiontke

On my recent strolls through the garden, I was—as always at this time of the year— first drawn to the beautiful large flowers of the roses. An unusual iris had also newly opened its purple blooms. On another round, I looked closer … Continue reading →

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Rain and shine

Posted on 2017-05-29 by Karin Kiontke

There have been times when we complained that spring in New York lasts for just a few days, and cold wintry days turn into hot summer within no time. Not this year! We had a few hot days, but otherwise, … Continue reading →

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Fourth annual Rose Walk

Posted on 2017-05-19 by Karin Kiontke

This is the guide for our fourth annual Rose Walk: Enter the gate and look to your left. There is a collection of roses that include Alba White Meidiland, Stanwell Perpetual—an ancient cross between a Burnet rose (Rosa spinosissima) and a Damask … Continue reading →

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Roses

Posted on 2017-05-19 by Karin Kiontke

It is May and time for our annual Rose Walk! LaGuardia Corner Gardens is a proud owner of more than 50 different rose varieties. There are species roses, old garden roses, classic hybrid tea roses and some new varieties that were … Continue reading →

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Plant profile: Stanwell Perpetual

Posted on 2017-05-17 by Karin Kiontke

Our first roses are blooming. One that has never been prettier is Stanwell Perpetual. Stanwell Perpetual is an unusual rose. It was supposedly discovered in 1838 as a seedling that resulted from a cross of a Scot Rose with an Autumn Damask Rose. Scot Roses are … Continue reading →

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