The High Line in New York City is celebrating a 15 year anniversary this year. From day one, the park received international acclaim and recognition for re-imagining public space.
In CA, I was enamored with the park from it's early days. The High Line team used multi page planting plans and VIP only events to create a magical brand.
Walking the park this September felt like visiting an old friend that had changed. It is impossible to get a sense of the skyscrapers that tower over the plants from a screen. 1 million visitors per year takes on new meaning when the narrow walkways are at a standstill.
And the planting is wild. Like wild as in there would be grumbles if a residential garden was as overgrown and unruly as this kaleidescope of plants. In a concrete jungle, wild is stunning. The vision to eschew rows of boring hedges for seasonal interest was bold.
Be creative and add a wild idea to your garden. It could re-energize your living space.
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