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Month: May 2017

Rain and shine

2017-05-29Karin Kiontke

There have been times when we complained that spring in New York lasts for just a few days, and cold wintry days turn into hot summer within no time. Not this year! We had a few hot days, but otherwise,… Continue Reading →

Flora, Garden Seasons

Fourth annual Rose Walk

2017-05-19Karin Kiontke

This is the guide for our fourth annual Rose Walk: Enter the gate and look to your left. There is a collection of roses that include Alba White Meidiland, Stanwell Perpetual—an ancient cross between a Burnet rose (Rosa spinosissima) and a Damask… Continue Reading →

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Roses

2017-05-19Karin Kiontke

It is May and time for our annual Rose Walk! LaGuardia Corner Gardens is a proud owner of more than 50 different rose varieties. There are species roses, old garden roses, classic hybrid tea roses and some new varieties that were… Continue Reading →

Flora, Garden Seasons

Plant profile: Stanwell Perpetual

2017-05-17Karin Kiontke

Our first roses are blooming. One that has never been prettier is Stanwell Perpetual. Stanwell Perpetual is an unusual rose. It was supposedly discovered in 1838 as a seedling that resulted from a cross of a Scot Rose with an Autumn Damask Rose. Scot Roses are… Continue Reading →

Flora, Plant profile

Mid May: ready, steady, bloom!

2017-05-16Karin Kiontke

May is our most spectacular month. In fast succession, irises, peonies and roses are opening their buds. We had some nice rain and it will get warm, so be ready for the show! Some migratory birds are stopping by, too.… Continue Reading →

Flora, Garden Seasons

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LaGuardia Corner Gardens is an award-winning community garden in the heart of NYC’s Greenwich Village. It is a place of natural beauty, where the visitor can find an oasis of calm in urban surroundings. Read more...

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The garden is now open on most days from morning until the early evening, weather permitting. A gardener is in attendance on weekends from 2-6 pm and on weekdays from 6-8 pm.

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