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by stubob
Centerburg, Ohio
February 14, 2006
From journal Weekend in New York
by Jose Kevo
Middle-of-Nowhere, Missouri
December 7, 2001
Located only a few blocks from where I live in Spanish Harlem and even closer to our Youth Center, this has became a haven and anchor as a place to escape to often as possible whether lunch breaks, student conferences, doing reading/paperwork outdoors or simply excercising mindless contemplations. But don't let the location scare you off...as it has a lot of New Yorkers. Perhaps our most famous East Harlem resident - Jackie Onassis, used to live in a 5th Ave. penthouse just across/down the avenue. However, one block east beyond is entering the straight-up 'hood! And it never ceases to amaze me at some of the comments I "overhear" from local garden goers; some quite humorous while others quite infuriating.
The main entryway to the Gardens is on 5th Ave. through huge iron gates that once stood at one of the Vanderbilt mansions. On either side of the well-manicured lawn are the garden wings with the left/south side having the largest variety of plants/flowers while the right/north side has seasonal theme beds. A smaller entry is on the northern edge along the path which borders the southern rim of the Harlem Meer-(lake). Garden hours are usually 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. The Gardens have water fountains/public restrooms and plenty of bench space for enjoying company or solitude among the beauty.
Gardeners take great pride in their work and are willing to answer any questions about the many plants and flowers. There are various forms of botany for enjoying all seasons, but Spring is by far my favorite for visiting; especially in early/mid-May. During this time, almost every tree within the garden is of the flowering variety and pink/red/white blossoms provide a shaded canopy...great for sitting under while fluttering petals waft around you. About every spring perennial is blooming in the south wing while the north wing features colorful tulips. Wysteria arbors cover the rotunda trellaced walkway and aromas from all the tree-sized lilac bushes can be nauseating.
For getting here, take a cab or bus up Madison Ave. to 105th and walk one block over or, take the local 6-train up Lexington Ave. exiting at 103rd St., walk up to 104th and then go left heading back to 5th Ave. Also, read my directions in this journal's 'Northern Section entry.
From journal CENTRAL PARK - An Oasis that's not a Mirage
by parramore
new york, New York
April 17, 2001
Take the 6 train to 96th Street and then walk over to 5th Avenue. You can also get off at 103rd St, but you'll be in Spanish Harlem, a colorful, but poor neighborhood. I've never had any problem walking through here during the day.
The Conservatory Garden is open daily from 8:00 am until dusk.
From journal New York Miscellany
by kkmurphy
New York, New York
December 5, 2002
At the entryway to the park is a spectacular iron gate, which indicates you are on the right path. Unlike most places inside the park, you can only reach this one from the street, as it is cut off by a road to the south and a fence to the north.
After crossing the threshold, you are immediately transported to a place like none other. One would think they stumbled upon an English tea garden, with neatly trimmed hedges and luscious floral and fauna.
Pack a picnic or bring your favorite Bronte novel along.
From journal easy on the pocketbook