Park update: On September 7, the Spur and High Line Connector at 30th Street will be closed. From September 8 – 9, the Spur, High Line Connector, and Coach Passage at 30th Street will be closed.
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May 14, 2020
The Enduring Flowers of Spring
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All about spring ephemerals—tulips, daffodils, shooting stars, and more.
By High Line | May 14, 2020
All about spring ephemerals—tulips, daffodils, shooting stars, and more.
April 21, 2020
Future-facing Gardens
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Director of Horticulture Eric Rodriguez discusses resiliency in horticulture.
By High Line | April 21, 2020
Director of Horticulture Eric Rodriguez discusses resiliency in horticulture.
March 5, 2020
Mushrooms, New Plants, and Homes for Bees: Garden Updates from Our Director of Horticulture
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As spring kicks into gear, we spoke with our director of horticulture about our plans for the gardens.
By High Line | March 5, 2020
As spring kicks into gear, we spoke with our director of horticulture about our plans for the gardens.
January 16, 2020
Gardening in the Sky: Are There Rare Plants?
By High Line Gardens
The High Line’s unique microclimates and our gardeners’ regular attention allows rare plant species to flourish.
By High Line Gardens | January 16, 2020
The High Line’s unique microclimates and our gardeners’ regular attention allows rare plant species to flourish.
December 12, 2019
The Fluffy Birds of Winter
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Why do birds look so fluffy in winter? Learn about cold season birds on the High Line.
By High Line | December 12, 2019
Why do birds look so fluffy in winter? Learn about cold season birds on the High Line.
September 26, 2019
Gardening as Storytelling: Talking Medicinal Plants with Our Director of Horticulture
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Introducing our new series of interviews with our director of horticulture. Up first: medicinal plants, in celebration of our horticulture festival.
By High Line | September 26, 2019
Introducing our new series of interviews with our director of horticulture. Up first: medicinal plants, in celebration of our horticulture festival.
July 30, 2019
"Keeping a Jungle in Check": An Interview with Horticulture Supervisor, Taryn Cunha
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Learn about the Spur gardens, Taryn’s favorite part of the job, and which new plants to look out for on the park.
By High Line | July 30, 2019
Learn about the Spur gardens, Taryn’s favorite part of the job, and which new plants to look out for on the park.
October 2, 2018
Featured Plant: Jindai Tatarian Aster
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Tatarian aster’s distinctive lavender blooms are a sure sign that autumn has arrived at the park.
By High Line Gardens | October 2, 2018
Tatarian aster’s distinctive lavender blooms are a sure sign that autumn has arrived at the park.
October 4, 2016
Featured Plant: Blue stem goldenrod
By High Line Gardens
The changing of seasons always brings new anticipation and excitement. At the High Line, the transition from summer to fall is distinctive. Many...
By High Line Gardens | October 4, 2016
The changing of seasons always brings new anticipation and excitement. At the High Line, the transition from summer to fall is distinctive. Many wildflowers reveal their different looks with fruits and seed heads after the bloom and the...
October 22, 2012
Featured Plant: Raydon's Favorite aromatic aster
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Writing about wild asters in his journal, Henry David Thoreau noted: “How ever unexpected are these later flowers! You thought that Nature had...
By High Line Gardens | October 22, 2012
Writing about wild asters in his journal, Henry David Thoreau noted: “How ever unexpected are these later flowers! You thought that Nature had about wound up her affairs. You had seen what she could do this year, and had not...