Holiday Train Show
Today I attended the Blogger VIP tour of the New York Botanical Garden Train Show. This was actually my second time visiting the train show but I had a different experience compare to last year. Since the tour was during the non-peak hours hours 2pm to 4pm, there weren't a lot of people and I was able to take my time to enjoy the artists' beautiful work.
NYBG has been doing the train show for the past fifteen years and it gets better and better each year. This show is all about miniature replicas of famous New York architecture buildings. Everything is made by dried plant materials--orange slices, cinnamon sticks, pods, pine cones, twigs, bark, and berries! It takes a team of 20 for about 10 days to create the whole display. It is definitely a must-do if you're visiting New York City during the holidays.
Can someone remind what's the name of the stick-like plant (The ones in between the angels in the picture)? I think it has a japanese name but I don't remember what it's called.
- Thanks to Marc... the plant is called Syngonanthus chrysanthus ‘Mikado’ (Eriocaulaceae )- Pipewort Family
Figures are made out of pistachio shells, honeysuckle vines, and wheat grain. Hair is made of tree lichen, yarrow, and dusty miller.
New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
November 21, 2009 to January 10, 2010
10AM to 7PM
Address: 2694 Dr Theodore Kazimiroff Blvd, Bronx, NY
http://www.nybg.org/hts09/#families
December 11th, 2009 - 04:54
I would love to attend this show someday. Everything there is just so cute! And yes! Your xmas themed Buddy Garden logo too! I love it!
December 11th, 2009 - 16:23
Sandy – it sure is a very unique show and I love anything minature! The show has been around for a while, and I know you’re in Hong Kong so hopefully you’ll get a chance to visit us in New York in the future!
December 11th, 2009 - 15:38
The plant you asked about is Syngonanthus chrysanthus ‘Mikado’ (Eriocaulaceae )- Pipewort Family
December 11th, 2009 - 16:24
That’s it! That’s the name… ‘Mikado’. Thanks Marc. I love this plant! I was surprised to see it because it’s very unique. Last time I saw it was in Canada.
December 11th, 2009 - 23:35
I’ve always wanted to see this show. Maybe this year we’ll go. Thanks for all the great photos.
December 12th, 2009 - 21:18
Hi Jen- the show is great for adults and kids, it’s fascinating! There are photo opportunities everywhere.
December 17th, 2009 - 09:47
Oh goodness…this is way better than my step dad’s train displays…much more creative:)
GartenGrl
December 19th, 2009 - 21:50
Their creativity amazes me every time.