A High Line for Every Season.

(research.)  One of the many brilliant things about the High Line in New York City is its plant collection. I’ve had the opportunity to experience it several times and I think it would be impossible to exaggerate the thoughtfulness of its palette and composition. It transforms the garden not only by each season, but seemingly by the hour of day or any slight variation in weather. The plants are also maturing well over time, sufficiently to provide much more enclosure than when the first section opened in 2009. I’ll keep posting a few images on this page each time I’m able to visit. >> Ryan Gravel

December 2014: new section open with vivid winter color.

201412 RG hl 1 201412 RG hl 3

201412 RG hl 2 201412 RG hl 4

March 2014: old snow just before pruning.

201403 RG hl 2 201403 RG hl 1

October 2013: welcome warmth during preparations for winter.

201310 RG hl 1 201310 RG hl 2

201310 RG hl 3 201310 RG hl 4

March 2013: stark and grey.

201303 RG hl 1 201303 RG hl 2

April 2012: early blooms.

201204 RG hl 1 201204 RG hl 2

201204 RG hl 3 201204 RG hl 4

September 2011: aromatic.

201109 RG hl 1 201109 RG hl 2

201109 RG hl 3 201109 RG hl 4

201109 RG hl 5 201109 RG hl 6

201109 RG hl 7 201109 RG hl 8

June 2009: everything’s new.

200906 RG hl 1 200906 RG hl 2

200906 RG hl 3 200906 RG hl 4

RG hl 5 200906 RG hl 6 200906

RG hl 7 200906 RG hl 8 200906

Learn more about the High Line at Friends of the High Line and check out their page on planting design.

Map it: at Gansevoort Street, at West 30th Street.

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