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The good garden blog is about sharing garden inspiration and ideas from historic gardens around the world and some right next door.  Garden stories explore garden history, design, and the garden people behind famous and not-so-famous gardens.  My garden photographs span dozens of places across 5 continents.  Please join me in celebrating good garden design.

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No experience needed.

David September 8, 2016

“No experience necessary. All welcome.”  The posted sign captures the inclusive and inviting spirit of this ornamental garden at 91st Street on the middle level of Riverside Park in New York City.  To me, this garden represents hope. It is an improbable garden built on top of railroad tracks in the middle of one of the most dense cities in the world.

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In Arts and crafts Tags 91st Street Community Garden, New York, New York City, Riverside Park, Garden People
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