The High Line Blog

  • Plant of the Week: Jet Trail Flowering Quince

    By Erika Harvey March 1, 2012
    Jet Trail flowering quince is known for its abundant white blooms that cover the shrub in early spring. Photo by High Line Volunteer Lebasi Lashley.  The High Line’s planting design is inspired by the self-seeded landscape that took root on the elevated rail tracks after the trains stoppe... read more

  • Spring Cutback Volunteer Orientation Re-Cap

    By Erika Harvey March 1, 2012
    High Line Gardener John Gunderson advises Spring Cutback volunteers on the proper technique for cutting back the grasses during a volunteer orientation session on February 15.  In just a few days, we will begin what has become one of our favorite traditions since the High Line opened as ... read more

  • Construction Update: High Line Headquarters

    By Kate Lindquist February 23, 2012
    Work is progressing at the site of the future High Line Headquarters. In the foreground, the formwork for the pile caps and grade beam are outlined in plywood. Crews will pour concrete into these forms; once the concrete dries, the plywood will be removed. Photo by Timothy Schenck  Stand o... read more

  • Plant of the Week: Corsican hellebore

    By Erika Harvey February 22, 2012
    Corsican hellebore is a hearty evergreen that produces pale green flowers in late winter.  The High Line’s planting design is inspired by the self-seeded landscape that took root on the elevated rail tracks after the trains stopped running. The High Line includes more than 300 species of ... read more

  • Destination High Line: What It Means to Be One of the World's Top Landmarks

    By Kate Lindquist February 22, 2012
    The High Line, looking south from West 23rd Street. Photo by Iwan Baan.  In case you missed it, last month Travel + Leisure named the High Line as No. 10 on its list of the world’s most popular landmarks. It sounds crazy to us – that in the three short years since the first section of t... read more

  • High Line Kids Winter Scavenger Hunt

    By Erika Harvey February 17, 2012
    Family Feather Flurry brought together nearly 40 children and their caregivers for a winter scavenger hunt on the High Line, followed by crafts and storytelling at Posman Books.  On Sunday, February 5, children and caregivers joined us for the Family Feather Flurry, a High Line Kids scaven... read more

  • Plant of the Week: Woodland Crocus

    By Erika Harvey February 16, 2012
    The woodland crocus is one of the first spring bulbs to pop up. Keep an eye out for these tiny purple flowers. Photo by Cristina Macaya.  The High Line’s planting design is inspired by the self-seeded landscape that took root on the elevated rail tracks after the trains stopped running. T... read more

  • Lipstick Kisses on the High Line

    By Kate Lindquist February 14, 2012
    Happy Valentine’s Day from Friends of the High Line! In honor of the romantic holiday, here’s a celluloid strip of lipstick kisses from Jennifer West’s silent film currently looping on HIGH LINE CHANNEL. Jennifer is an experimental filmmaker who works with “direct films,” or films real... read more

  • Volunteer Opportunity: High Line Green-Up Spring Cutback

    By Erika Harvey February 9, 2012
    We need your help cutting back the High Line's plants to make way for new spring growth. Submit your volunteer application by Monday, February 13. Photo (upper right) by Joan Garvin. Other photos by Friends of the High Line.  The first signs of spring are already popping up along the High... read more

  • Plant of the Week: Giant Pussy Willow

    By Erika Harvey February 8, 2012
    Pussy willows are named for their soft cat fur-like blooms that herald spring.  The High Line’s planting design is inspired by the self-seeded landscape that took root on the elevated rail tracks after the trains stopped running. The High Line includes more than 300 species of perennials,... read more