tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post5083531991040385133..comments2024-03-07T10:06:13.620-05:00Comments on View from Federal Twist: Baroquely Junglesque: Buenos Aires Botanical GardenJames Goldenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-9590027238624109282010-05-06T22:51:31.133-04:002010-05-06T22:51:31.133-04:00Unfortunately, there don't seem to be many pub...Unfortunately, there don't seem to be many public gardens of note. Many private gardens I'm sure, but access isn't easy without some way of introduction. Oh, of course, Roberto Burle Marx's garden in Brazil. I'd certainly like to visit it.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-70513908165664892722010-05-05T13:58:23.307-04:002010-05-05T13:58:23.307-04:00Wonderful story, and about one of the places I rea...Wonderful story, and about one of the places I really wan to see myself. South America - Brazil, Argentina, Chile to name just few countries - are high up on my list for places to visit, there are so many gardens to see. Loved the gnarly fig tree, such a living sculpture.The Intercontinental Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03419730672738553254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-46796687766929619542010-05-04T07:12:26.077-04:002010-05-04T07:12:26.077-04:00Yes ... the impatiens. I had a sinking feeling whe...Yes ... the impatiens. I had a sinking feeling when I entered to see impatiens. Looking on the positive side, I suppose impatiens is well suited to the heat and humidity of a Buenos Aires summer. But the Ombu was botanical fireworks. One on those "Eurika" moments, as was the Saturnalia. In memory, the garden becomes more dear and I feel more forgiving.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-1535438675191955292010-05-04T00:24:56.013-04:002010-05-04T00:24:56.013-04:00I'll forgive a garden some impatiens if it fea...I'll forgive a garden some impatiens if it features amazing finds like the ombu. Its genus seems to be so polymorphic, like the genus Senecio, which houses species that range from lush to lunar.<br /><br />I enjoy the splendor of ruins, whether architectural or those of a garden, and the characters in the Saturnalia seem to be having an amazing time there too...lostlandscape (James)http://soenyun.com/Blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-42257907261059574332010-05-02T21:24:10.711-04:002010-05-02T21:24:10.711-04:00Amalia,
What a pleasant surprise to hear from you....Amalia,<br />What a pleasant surprise to hear from you. I had meant to do a post on the botanical garden long ago, but I was so lacking in knowledge of the plants I delayed. I had heard much of the cats before visiting, and I certainly did see several cats while there. Apparently many have been removed; I didn't notice a smell, and it was a very hot, humid day. Looking at the photos after a year reminded me how enchanting the garden remains, even though it isn't well kept now (I mean no criticism; you should see the poor state of repair of most New York City parks!). Where I grew up in Mississippi, Phytolacca americana was very common; it was everywhere. So to see Ombu, and learn it is a close relative of the plant I know so well was very exciting. You, in fact, are the "friend" I mentioned in the post who told me it is not a tree, but a giant herb. Thank you for giving me the name of Nicolas Garcia Uriburu. (What a beautiful name.) I'll look his work up on the internet.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-88803156819647371072010-05-02T18:32:41.985-04:002010-05-02T18:32:41.985-04:00The Ombu is a very reperesentative plant of the Pa...The Ombu is a very reperesentative plant of the Pampas. It is a giant herb indeed and a very very beautiful one. There is a very well known argentinean painter, Nicolas GarcĂa Uriburu that paints it a lot.Amalianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-4913888212077820702010-05-02T18:25:51.274-04:002010-05-02T18:25:51.274-04:00Dear James, I loved to see our Botanical Garden in...Dear James, I loved to see our Botanical Garden in your blog! I felt a little bit homesick though... It represents very well where Argentina has been and where it is now.<br />Have you noticed the cats? It was a place where people abandoned their pets (not neutered) where they have reproduced and reached the number of around 5000. The smell was terrible and turned the place into one you didnt want to be, with exeption of old retired people who went to feed them. Some years ago a big effort was done to rehome most of these cats (many people said they were just killed...), but you still get to see some around.<br />Another story: a couple of years ago it was discovered that many people took the ashes of their loved ones, bribed the keeper and scatter the ashes in the garden.Amalianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-51307596636994542262010-05-02T10:33:32.909-04:002010-05-02T10:33:32.909-04:00nallasenyt,
Yes, I've been voyeuristicaly foll...nallasenyt,<br />Yes, I've been voyeuristicaly following some of your travels on facebook.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-77066276752472542082010-05-02T10:29:34.954-04:002010-05-02T10:29:34.954-04:00Robert,
The Saturnalia sculpture has an interestin...Robert,<br />The Saturnalia sculpture has an interesting history. It was supposed to be shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC in the early 20th century. After a short initial showing, the board canceled the contract. It seems the subject matter caused a scandal (American purity couldn't take the exposed breasts and licentious nature of the celebration, I suppose) and the piece was removed. Biondi tried to sue but lost.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-37400576534261454212010-05-02T05:04:05.328-04:002010-05-02T05:04:05.328-04:00What a fab garden. Loved the atmosphere, the sculp...What a fab garden. Loved the atmosphere, the sculpture and the plants. How good to see another phtyolacca. I grow americana only. One of thosae cases where you know exactly what it is!<br />Thanks for this post.<br />best<br />RobertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-44074715731344158692010-05-01T13:15:57.422-04:002010-05-01T13:15:57.422-04:00Not yet. Our house has a contract on it but is con...Not yet. Our house has a contract on it but is contingent on the sale of the buyers' condo downtown. They are pre-approved and we are in a holding pattern. In the meanwhile we are doing some regional travel and enjoying ourselves. No idea when this may change, but ready to go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-91048313396876199962010-04-30T22:22:29.774-04:002010-04-30T22:22:29.774-04:00nallasenyt,
Have you moved to Seattle yet?nallasenyt,<br />Have you moved to Seattle yet?James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-69215583371870902782010-04-29T23:48:18.041-04:002010-04-29T23:48:18.041-04:00Delightful stroll - my thanks, sir.Delightful stroll - my thanks, sir.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-13163336818049242052010-04-29T22:52:05.400-04:002010-04-29T22:52:05.400-04:00Les,
Isn't is weird that the British see Poke...Les, <br />Isn't is weird that the British see Pokeweed as an ornamental. When I learned that, I began to see it differently. I've seen some specimens I'd be glad to have in the garden but it's totally uncontrollable in our climate, as you well know.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-45282700076525588392010-04-29T22:48:53.926-04:002010-04-29T22:48:53.926-04:00Thanks for your visit, noel. What is "the hot...Thanks for your visit, noel. What is "the hot meme?James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-9745216936510364022010-04-29T22:10:04.010-04:002010-04-29T22:10:04.010-04:00When I went to Kew, I was shocked to find our Poke...When I went to Kew, I was shocked to find our Pokeweed in a flower border, with a lable even. After that, and now that I know it has a giant cousin, I'll give it more respect.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-37300127467209715902010-04-29T19:18:36.521-04:002010-04-29T19:18:36.521-04:00aloha what a beautiful garden and the stories that...aloha what a beautiful garden and the stories that you tell us...i would love to visit this someday, your photos tell us alot about this beautiful place.<br /><br />btw, if you would like to link your post, to the hot meme, please join us :)Noel Moratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457118286298824928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-71137263193902733472010-04-29T07:01:37.298-04:002010-04-29T07:01:37.298-04:00It's certainly a pleasant place to spend a cou...It's certainly a pleasant place to spend a couple of hours and I believe it reveals a lot about Buenos Aires if you indulge your fantasy a little.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-10445509896604487432010-04-28T22:51:24.100-04:002010-04-28T22:51:24.100-04:00What a great garden! I'd love to go there some...What a great garden! I'd love to go there someday.How It Growshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687132248846516168noreply@blogger.com