Monday, July 8, 2013

The High Line

One of the high points of my recent trip to NY was going into Manhattan and walking the High Line.  The High Line is an elevated park that was created from an old, derelict, elevated train line that was slated for demolition. Construction began in April of 2006 and is ongoing with the development of the third phase which is planned to be opened sometime in 2014.  What  a treat to visit and walk the one mile of completed gardens that wind through Manhattan. It's a fabulous space in the middle of the city that every gardener should make a point to visit. The plantings are lush, appropriate and beautifully maintained.













 
 





















 

 


I'm looking forward to visiting again when the new section is opened. 





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  1. SueJuly 8, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Great shots! Amazing how much Astilbe was growing up there. It doesn't seem like a plant that would thrive under the conditions. I'd like to see how the foliage holds up through the summer. Wish it had been cooler that day. Next time we should go earlier in the spring or in September.

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    1. Deanne FortnamJuly 8, 2013 at 8:20 AM

      Thanks Sue, I like that "next time" in your comment. I'd definitely love to go during another season to see the seasonal changes and yes, I'd be interested to see how all that astilbe holds up under the extremely hot weather we've been having.

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  2. AlisonJuly 8, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    I thoroughly enjoyed this post! Some day I'll get there to see it for real, but in the meantime I'm going to have to be content with viewing it through others' photos. Good thing you took some excellent ones.

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    1. Deanne FortnamJuly 8, 2013 at 8:21 AM

      Many thanks Alison! you really should try to get there sometime. It's an awesome garden/park right in the middle of the city.

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  3. danger gardenJuly 8, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Great photos, thank you for the abundance!

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    1. Deanne FortnamJuly 8, 2013 at 8:22 AM

      Thanks Loree... I've never been known to take one or two pictures when I can shoot a thousand or so, LOL

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  4. GardenbugJuly 8, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Love the Asclepius plants! But most of all it is great to have all this possible in the city center.

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    1. Deanne FortnamJuly 9, 2013 at 3:23 AM

      Thanks Marie, it is a wonderful space in the middle of the city

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  5. outlawgardenerJuly 8, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I've seen a lot of images of this garden but you did an exceptional job of showing the contrast of the wild abandon of the garden (softening influence of plant material)with the hard, sharp, inorganic lines of the city all around. What an interesting garden! Thanks for sharing it!

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    1. Deanne FortnamJuly 9, 2013 at 3:23 AM

      Thanks Peter, It was quite a challenge because the light was difficult and also hard to capture the lushness of the plantings amidst the city scape.

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  6. ksJuly 8, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Your photos turned out great Deanne ..(as usual) in spite of the less than ideal conditions that morning. I have a few that are ok; not only was the light crappy, I was distracted by garden-oogleing ! I loved this garden, and am plotting the way to see it again someday, like you. I bet it is awesome in fall.

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    1. Deanne FortnamJuly 9, 2013 at 3:26 AM

      Thanks Kathy, photography there on a sunny day is a real challenge. I did a lot of work in LightRoom to make them presentable. This garden is definitely a must see for every gardener's bucket list.

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  7. Mark and GazJuly 9, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    Thanks for sharing this Deanne! We'll be in Manhattan in a few months and will try to check this one out!

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    1. Deanne FortnamJuly 9, 2013 at 3:24 AM

      Many thanks Mark and Gaz, I really hope you are able to get there and take tons of pictures. I'd love to see it in the fall

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  8. sharonJuly 9, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    I have seen so many pictures of this garden but I am bowled over by your shots. VERY NICE Deanne...i must make a pilgrimage!

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    1. Deanne FortnamJuly 10, 2013 at 8:41 AM

      Thanks Sharon, you really should make the time to see this in person. It's fantastic

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  9. DeniseJuly 11, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Wonderful photos, Deanne. Wish I could have seen it with you guys!

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