New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show 2025

Hi friends, welcome back! Last weekend we took our annual excursion to the New York Botanical Garden to see the holiday train show. Jon and I went last year, and it was our last activity before Violet was born. We were in the giftshop and Jon noticed that someone had spelled out “Violet” with the…

NYBG Flowers in Fashion Orchid Show 2024

Hi friends, welcome back! Spring came early at the New York Botanical Garden. The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory was transformed into a colorful oasis for the twenty first annual Orchid Show and I was excited to attend. The theme this year is Florals in Fashion and it’s on display until April 21st Tuesday through Sunday…

Montreal, Canada – Montreal Botanical Garden

Hi friends, welcome back to the conclusion of our long weekend in Montreal! I saved the best for last, especially if you are reading this on a drab winter day. The following morning was a Monday, so Jon headed into his office and I grabbed coffee from La Finca and headed to the Montreal Botanical…

NYBG Holiday Train Show & Glow – 2022

Hi friends, welcome back! I’m crossing another item off my NYC Christmas Bucket List, the New York Botanical Train Show! For over thirty years the New York Botanical Garden has transformed into a winter wonderland featuring model trains and over 190 replica NYC landmarks made entirely of natural materials. NYBG GLOW is also back and…

New York Botanical Garden 2022 Orchid Show

Hi friends, welcome back! I hope this post brings some happiness, lightness, and spring vibes into your day 🙂  Last week, Jon and I returned to the New York Botanical Garden to see The Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope. Jeff Leatham is a famous florist most known for his work at the Four Seasons Hotel…