It’s been a long time since I’ve visited NYC in the summertime and I can attest to the fact that July in the city is hot and humid. Of course I’m used to heat and humidity, living in Florida, so I’m not complaining.
What I really enjoyed were the summer flowers blooming in Heather Garden at Fort Tryon Park in the Washington Heights neighborhood in upper Manhattan.
Part of the NYC park system, this was a pleasant respite with its shaded walkways and paths. Every morning I walked the trails in the park for my daily exercise and I was rewarded with the fragrances of so many different varieties of flowers in Heather Garden, the largest public garden with unrestricted access in New York City.
Ciao and grazie.
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Ishita
Lovely post, so many of these flowers grow in my home in Simla 🙂
margieinitaly
Thank you Ishita..So interesting to know that these same flowers grow in your home town!!
Book Club Mom
I have not heard of Heather Garden – I’m going to have to ask my NYC family members if they know about it. Great pictures, proving that even cities have beautiful flowers!
margieinitaly
Thanks Barbara..This park is in the northernmost portion of Manhattan on the west side overlooking the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge so I am betting many have never even been here!!
pamcarey
We have many of the same perennials in our garden in Massachusetts, and the photos are similar. Unfortunately, there’s no way to post them here. Glad you enjoyed a respite from the Florida heat (and different flora)!
margieinitaly
Thank you Pam! I’m sure your weather in the summer in Massachusetts is perfect for these flowering beauties. Please feel free to post a link to your blog if you have any photos there to share !!
stellalucentellc
Lovely photos. Thank you for sharing so people know there is beauty in NYC. I was raised on Long Island and did many years of medical training in NYC so I had the opportunity to discover some favorite beaches and also places in Central Park, but have never been that far north on Manhattan.
margieinitaly
Thanks so much Kathryn. NYC has so many beautiful parks. My son and daughter-in-law live close to this one so it was wonderful for me to be able to enjoy every morning. Central park is always a favorite too!
nicolerai62o
I haven’t been to NYC yet but plan to by the end of the year. 🙂
margieinitaly
Great to hear Nicole. I know you will love NYC!