The High Line Blog

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    Plant of the Week: Allegheny Spurge

    By Andi Pettis April 20, 2015
    The High Line's planting design is inspired by the self-seeded landscape that grew up between rail tracks after the trains stopped running in the 1980s. Today, the High Line includes more than 300 species of perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees – each chosen for their hardiness, adaptability, d... read more
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    Photo of the Week: Dawn viburnum

    By Erika Harvey April 17, 2015
    Photo by Rick DarkePhotographer, landscape ethicist, author, and lecturer Rick Darke is a multi-talented person who has touched the work of Friends of the High Line in so many ways over the years. He has documented the railway in photos since weeds were growing wild along the tracks. He has given... read more
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    Plant of the Week: Giant Pussy Willow

    April 13, 2015
    The High Line's planting design is inspired by the self-seeded landscape that grew up between rail tracks after the trains stopped running in the 1980s. Today, the High Line includes more than 300 species of perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees – each chosen for their hardiness, adaptability, d... read more
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    Photo of the Week: Here Comes the Sun

    By Erika Harvey April 9, 2015
    Photo by Juan ValentinHappy Friday, NYC!If this grey gloomy week got you down, remember: the sun will come out tomorrow! The weekend forecast looks to be sunny and in the 60s both Saturday and Sunday. Not sure what to do to make the most of it? Let us share with you a few ways you can enjoy sprin... read more
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    Plant of the Week: Golden Bunch Crocus

    By Erika Harvey April 7, 2015
    The High Line's planting design is inspired by the self-seeded landscape that grew up between rail tracks after the trains stopped running in the 1980s. Today, the High Line includes more than 300 species of perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees – each chosen for their hardiness, adaptability, d... read more
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    Spring Cutback 2015 Wraps in Record Time!

    By Amelia Krales April 6, 2015
    Photo by Liz Ligon.Despite a late start this year, we are finishing Cutback 2015 in record time. The gardening staff is attending to a few last cuts and snips, but thanks to our dedicated and hard-working volunteers, this year was a breeze. We collected more than 65 cubic yards of debris from th... read more
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    Photo of the Week: The High Line After Dark

    By Erika Harvey April 3, 2015
    Photo by Andrew FraszApril 1 marked the beginning of the High Line's spring hours, with the park being open until 10:00 PM. The revised hours offer an opportunity to discover another side of the High Line.The High Line and the surrounding cityscape take on a new personality after dark: lights fli... read more
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    Photo of the Week: Spring Blooms

    By Erika Harvey March 27, 2015
    Photo by Steven SeveringhausIn spring, every fresh shoot of green that pops up and every delicate flower that blossoms is a reminder that warm weather is right around the corner – even if the forecast seems to disagree. The High Line is home to a variety of early bloomers that brighten up the oth... read more
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    Plant of the Week: Sumac

    By Andi Pettis March 23, 2015
    Photo by Steven Severinghaus.The High Line's planting design is inspired by the self-seeded landscape that grew up between rail tracks after the trains stopped running in the 1980s. Today, the High Line includes more than 300 species of perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees – each chosen for the... read more
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    Spring Cutback Begins

    By Amelia Krales March 20, 2015
    Volunteers and staff spent the first day of Spring Cutback in the Rail Yards, cutting back the plant beds for the first time. After a two-week delay (thanks, winter!) we were excited to get started in the northernmost section of the park. Photo by Liz Ligon.This week we began to trim back the dri... read more