{"id":10404,"date":"2012-04-11T08:24:33","date_gmt":"2012-04-11T12:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=10404"},"modified":"2023-03-27T09:38:17","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T13:38:17","slug":"springlower-power-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/04\/11\/springlower-power-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring\u2019s the Season for Flower Power in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Torii Gate at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Spring has sprung!\u2026 and if you\u2019re like most people, you\u2019re probably feeling a basic urge to get outside and soak up as much greenery as you can find. You\u2019re probably already familiar with \u00a0New York City\u2019s famous public parks\u2014but did you know that the city is also blessed with an exceptional array of public gardens<\/strong> in its outer boroughs? For the uninitiated, following is New York Habitat\u2019s quick guide to some of New York\u2019s most beloved urban oases.<\/p>\n

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Located in the Bronx, and easily reached by subway or Metro-North train, the New York Botanical Garden<\/strong> is home to 50 gardens and plant collections, all complemented by a wide variety of daily public events. Now through April 22, the NYBG\u2019s signature attraction is its annual Orchid Show<\/strong>\u2014and this year\u2019s is a gravity-defying spectacle that transforms the observatory building into a giant hanging garden with a splendiferous assortment of orchids, ferns, and other equally exotic flora from around the world. Visit the New York Botanical Garden\u2019s website<\/a> for directions, ticket prices, and the most up-to-date event schedule.<\/p>\n

Last spring New York Habitat blogged in detail about the Brooklyn Botanic Garden<\/strong>, which is perhaps best known for Sakura Matsuri<\/strong>, its annual cherry blossom festival<\/strong>, which unfolds this year on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29. Come May, the BBG also promises a new visitors\u2019 center that will be distinguished by a \u201cliving roof.\u201d Stop by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden website<\/a> for hours, directions, and a full calendar of events for visitors of all ages.<\/p>\n

Founded as part of the 1939 New York World\u2019s Fair, the Queens Botanical Garden<\/strong>, in Flushing, offers 39 acres of rose, bee, herb, and perennial gardens for public enjoyment. Though smaller than its counterparts in other boroughs, the Queens Botanical Garden compensates with such attractions as a Fragrance Walk, a Bee Garden (literally buzzing with activity!), and bird walks year-round. As a bonus, the QBG\u2019s visitor center, opened in 2007, is widely considered to be New York\u2019s \u201cgreenest building.\u201d Head to Queens Botanical Garden Website<\/a> for complete details.<\/p>\n

Last but not least, if you\u2019d like a fun boat ride as part of your green getaway, down on Staten Island, the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden<\/strong> offers a free \u201cHarbor in Bloom\u201d festival from May 4 through 6 that\u2019s set to include garden tours, plant sales, tree giveaways, a composting workshop, and live music. For newcomers, Snug Harbor is located just minutes away from the Staten Island Ferry terminal, on the Island\u2019s northwest corner, and the views of New York Harbor and Manhattan justify a visit all on their own.<\/p>\n

Ready to check out one of New York\u2019s green getaways on your next visit to the city? New York Habitat has furnished rental apartments all over town, so you\u2019re sure to find one at a location that works for you. Following are a few sample listings to give you a sense of what\u2019s available:<\/p>\n

\u2013 A fully furnished studio in Midtown East (NY-15291)<\/a> is located on the 30th floor of a 37-story high-rise with an elevator, which means you can expect fantastic views of Manhattan\u2019s southern skyline and the East River. Inside you\u2019ll appreciate hardwood floors with matching wood furniture and a modern layout that increases the sense of space. Around the corner on 1st Avenue, scores of shops, restaurants, and cafes are within easy walking distance.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Downtown, another furnished studio apartment in the Financial District (NY-14658)<\/a> sits on the eighth floor of an 11-story mid-rise apartment building with a gym and rooftop terrace shared by all the building\u2019s tenants. Other amenities include a walk-in closet providing ample storage space and a modern bathroom complete with glass shower. The apartment\u2019s convenient downtown location also puts nine subway lines within two blocks.<\/p>\n

Excited about visiting one of New York City\u2019s public gardens this spring? Don\u2019t hesitate to reminisce about a favorite experience, or share a recommendation, in the space below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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