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November 27, 2017
Plant of the Week: Wintergreen
By Erin Eck
The bright red berries of this low-growing evergreen can easily be spotted on a walk through the New Jersey Pine Barrens or Harriman State Park in the...
By Erin Eck | November 27, 2017
The bright red berries of this low-growing evergreen can easily be spotted on a walk through the New Jersey Pine Barrens or Harriman State Park in the Palisades. Though the fruit’s texture is somewhat mealy, the minty flavor is...
November 24, 2017
#OptOutside Instead This Black Friday
By Nancy Harwood
Over the last three years, nearly 8 million people have chosen to #OptOutside instead of joining the shopping frenzy that is Black Friday. Started by...
By Nancy Harwood | November 24, 2017
Over the last three years, nearly 8 million people have chosen to #OptOutside instead of joining the shopping frenzy that is Black Friday. Started by REI, one of Friends of the High Line’s longest standing partners, the #OptOutside...
November 20, 2017
Plant of the Week: Autumn Moor Grass
By John Gunderson
As the colorful leaves of autumn begin to drop and winter seems to be just around the corner, Autumn moor grass or Sesleria autumnalis is in peak...
By John Gunderson | November 20, 2017
As the colorful leaves of autumn begin to drop and winter seems to be just around the corner, Autumn moor grass or Sesleria autumnalis is in peak form. This is a cool season semi-evergreen grass that puts on its strongest growth during...
November 13, 2017
Featured Plant: Viking Black Chokeberry
By High Line Gardens
Viking black chokeberry is a deciduous shrub that provides three seasons of interest, a distinction much valued by High Line gardeners.
By High Line Gardens | November 13, 2017
Viking black chokeberry is a deciduous shrub that provides three seasons of interest, a distinction much valued by High Line gardeners.
November 2, 2017
Gardening in the Sky: Wild Inspiration
By Erin Eck
Much has already been written about how the High Line’s gardens were inspired by natural landscapes. As he developed planting designs for the...
By Erin Eck | November 2, 2017
Much has already been written about how the High Line’s gardens were inspired by natural landscapes. As he developed planting designs for the park, Piet Oudolf was influenced by the plant communities that covered the structure...
November 1, 2017
From Frozen Turkeys to Park Visitors: A History of What the High Line Carried
By Madeline Berg
At the height of its activity, the High Line was one of the city’s most prominent food distributors, delivering processed meat and baked goods to...
By Madeline Berg | November 1, 2017
At the height of its activity, the High Line was one of the city’s most prominent food distributors, delivering processed meat and baked goods to hungry New Yorkers.Photo by Kalmbach Publishing Company As anyone who has had to pull...