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The High Line Blog
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Gardening in the Sky: Celebrating the Chelsea Grasslands
September 6, 2016During September, Friends of the High Line is celebrating the Chelsea Grasslands – a special area of the park between West 18th and West 20th Streets that was inspired by the tallgrass prairie of the American Midwest. Through themed tours, family programming, social media, food, and a panel fe... read more- Categories:
- Horticulture,
- Gardening in the Sky,
- Celebrating the Grasslands
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Plant of the Week: The Big Four
September 5, 2016To kick off our September celebration of the Chelsea Grasslands, this week we are featuring a classic collection of prairie grasses, commonly called "The Big Four." All four grasses are found along the High Line, although only three are used in the Chelsea Grasslands planting: Andropogon ge... read more- Categories:
- Horticulture,
- Plant of the Week,
- Celebrating the Grasslands
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The Taco Truck: Fresh Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
September 2, 2016High Line vendor The Taco Truck is known for their authentic Mexican street food. Visit them on the High Line or create your own fresh tomatillo salsa using their special recipe.Tomatillos are a key ingredient in Mexican cuisine. Their combination of acidity and spice complements the summertime p... read more- Categories:
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Green Council’s Green Thumb: Green All Around
August 31, 2016Throughout the summer, Green Council has made many accomplishments at various community gardens. We worked at Cultivate HKNY's rooftop garden in Hell's Kitchen, Wanaqua Garden in the Bronx, and P.S 33 Chelsea Prep. What made this summer so special was that each of the gardens had its own unique i... read more- Categories:
- Horticulture,
- High Line Teens,
- Green Council
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Plant of the Week: Blackberry lily
August 29, 2016When I started gardening my backyard in Brooklyn, a friend gave me blackberry lily seeds. I planted them and soon forgot they were there. Other plants grew and grew, overshadowing the lilies, and because they had been shaded, they didn't bloom. Later, I started gardening here at the High Line,... read more- Categories:
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This September, Help Us Celebrate the Chelsea Grasslands
August 29, 2016Friends of the High Line is celebrating the Chelsea Grasslands section of the High Line this September—and you're invited. All month long, we're hosting a series of events to showcase this special area of the park between West 18th and West 20th Streets, which was inspired by the tallgr... read more- Categories:
- Horticulture,
- Grasses,
- Programming,
- Piet Oudolf,
- Celebrating the Grasslands
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Plant of the Week: Purple love grass
August 22, 2016One of our more subtle grasses, Eragrostis spectabilis, has reached its prime season on the High Line. At 12 to 18 inches tall, this clump-forming perennial grass tends to be an inconspicuous presence in the garden until it begins to flower in August when its splayed red to purple infloresc... read more- Categories:
- Horticulture,
- Plant of the Week
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Families on the High Line: Learning Through Movement
August 14, 2016How do you use the High Line as a family? Is it a place to relax and reconnect? An opportunity to look closely at plants and animals in the heart of the city? A source of creativity? The High Line inspires teachers, storytellers, and artists every day, and each month we are inviting them t... read more- Categories:
- Family Programs,
- Programming,
- Make It!
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Stargazing Date Night on the High Line
August 12, 2016Looking for something unique to do with your date or a group of friends? On August 16, skip the overpriced restaurant and join us for Stargazing Date Night on the High Line. Thanks to the Amateur Astronomers Association, visitors can join us weekly to stargaze during their stroll in... read more- Categories:
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The Best of ¡Arriba! 2016
August 12, 2016Join us as we reflect on the 2016 season of one of our most popular summer programs—the ¡Arriba!: Latin Dance Party. Drawing thousands of revelers, this year's installments of Friends of the High Line's beloved ¡Arriba! series were the energy-packed parties that nobody wanted to miss. Eac... read more- Categories:
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