Tucked inside venerable museums, perched on rooftops, concealed
behind sleek midtown facades, and waiting beyond unassuming gates
you may have passed a hundred times, if you know where to look,
remarkable gardens welcome visitors in almost every corner of New
York City. From the windy bluffs of The Heather Garden in Fort
Tryon Park to the bold, contemporary Gantry Plaza State Park in
Hunters Point, Queens, to the innovative, recently-opened High
Line, this pocket-sized guide tells the stories of more than 100
gardens in New York City's boroughs. In addition to presenting the
flora and fauna of New York's urban fabric, it also chronicles the
history, events, and personalities behind the green spaces visited
by generations of New Yorkers. More than 50 color photos showcase
the gardens, with each garden entry offering complete visitor
information, clearly-labeled maps of each borough or region, and
lively anecdotes sprinkled throughout. Praise for the First
Edition: "[A] beautiful and instructive guide to 100 gardens (the
number du jour) in the five boroughs, as delightful as it is
petite." -Verlyn Klinkenborg "Find a green oasis near you in the
new Garden Guide: New York City . . . The beautifully photographed,
pocket-sized book covers more than 100 public gardens . . . these
horticultural escapes . . . will make you breathe a little easier."
-Time Out New York "[This] guide can be used to find a refuge from
the concrete . . . [and] help New Yorkers find the riches that are
theirs in this great city." -Urban Outdoors
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