An Amateur Botanist's Guide to Local Gardens
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of An Amateur Botanist's Guide to Local Gardens.

1. Brooklyn Botanic Garden

9.5
990 Washington Ave (btwn President St & Empire Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Jardin botanique · Prospect Park · 321 conseils et avis

Blake O.Blake Olmstead: For it's size, this botanic garden packs in a punch. Week-to-week, day-to-day, there's always something new to see. Regular trips here are the perfect way to measure seasons.

Shakespeare Garden is one of An Amateur Botanist's Guide to Local Gardens.

2. Shakespeare Garden

9.3
79th St Transverse Rd, New York, NY
Jardin · Central Park · 22 conseils et avis

Mike H.Mike Hopkins: Each plaque has a Shakespearean quote that relates to the plant life it accompanies.

Rutgers Gardens is one of An Amateur Botanist's Guide to Local Gardens.

3. Rutgers Gardens

8.9
112 Ryders Ln (Rutgers University), New Brunswick, NJ
Jardin · 9 conseils et avis

Jaycob B.Jaycob Burns: Hidden gem. A bamboo forest, a water garden, and more. Stop by if you're in the area

Heather Garden is one of An Amateur Botanist's Guide to Local Gardens.

4. Heather Garden

9.0
Margaret Corbin Dr, New York, NY
Jardin · Hudson Heights · 8 conseils et avis

Rory P.Rory Parness: Located right behind the New Leaf restaurant. Beautiful place to picnic or just take a stroll. Walk down to the Hudson for a beautiful view of the Palisades and GWB

Planting Fields Arboretum is one of An Amateur Botanist's Guide to Local Gardens.

5. Planting Fields Arboretum

9.1
1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, NY
Jardin · 27 conseils et avis

Escape C.Escape Cardona: This spot is amazing. The greenhouses. The trails. The mansions. The bird sanctuary. The cafe. Its all just awesome. I go maybe 1-2 times a month.

Conservatory Garden is one of An Amateur Botanist's Guide to Local Gardens.

6. Conservatory Garden

9.5
1231 5th Ave (at 105th St), New York, NY
Jardin · Central Park · 66 conseils et avis

Ina L.Ina Li: European inspired garden with carefully designed horticulture by Lynden Miller. The best hidden treasure in the city. Good for all seasons!

Old Westbury Gardens is one of An Amateur Botanist's Guide to Local Gardens.

7. Old Westbury Gardens

9.0
71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury, NY
Jardin · 33 conseils et avis

Deepti A.Deepti Alla: The mansion has beautiful gardens which are very well maintained

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden is one of An Amateur Botanist's Guide to Local Gardens.

8. Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

9.0
1000 Richmond Ter (Snug Harbor Rd), Staten Island, NY
Centre culturel · Randall Manor · 40 conseils et avis

HeenaHeena: A hidden gem in SI. Must pay to visit the sculpture garden and its definitely worth it! Annual fence show is amazing!!

New York Botanical Garden is one of An Amateur Botanist's Guide to Local Gardens.

9. New York Botanical Garden

9.5
2900 Southern Blvd (at Bronx Park Rd), Bronx, NY
Jardin botanique · Bronx Park · 198 conseils et avis

Claudia F.Claudia Filth: More expensive on the weekends, but it's worth it to escape the chaos of the city for a few hours.

The Cloisters is one of An Amateur Botanist's Guide to Local Gardens.

10. The Cloisters

9.1
99 Margaret Corbin Dr (at Fort Tryon Pl), New York, NY
Musée · Hudson Heights · 250 conseils et avis

Alexander L.Alexander Logrono: Best time to go is during the spring summer and early fall when they have the gardens open. So peaceful and just a beautiful collection!

Wave Hill is one of An Amateur Botanist's Guide to Local Gardens.

11. Wave Hill

9.3
675 W 252nd St (Independence Ave), Bronx, NY
Jardin · Riverdale · 51 conseils et avis

Gabriel W.Gabriel Williams: The views of the Hudson are great and the plants in the greenhouses are fascinating.

High Line is one of An Amateur Botanist's Guide to Local Gardens.

12. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Parc · Chelsea · 1499 conseils et avis

Andy D.Andy D: Come on week nights for a nice view and fewer crowds.

Jefferson Market Garden is one of An Amateur Botanist's Guide to Local Gardens.

13. Jefferson Market Garden

8.9
Greenwich Ave (btw W 10th & Christopher St), New York, NY
Jardin · West Village · 26 conseils et avis

Kathryn D.Kathryn D: Don't walk by without stopping to visit. Beautiful, tucked away garden.

Elizabeth Street Garden is one of An Amateur Botanist's Guide to Local Gardens.

14. Elizabeth Street Garden

9.4
209 Elizabeth St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Jardin · NoLita · 38 conseils et avis

Kim P.Kim Pham: One of the best places to spend a sunny afternoon. Bring a blanket and soak up the sun! ☀️

Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate is one of An Amateur Botanist's Guide to Local Gardens.

15. Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate

8.8
381 N Broadway (Pocantico), Sleepy Hollow, NY
Musée d'histoire · 20 conseils et avis

Jasmine 💫Jasmine 💫: Gardens are very worth the visit! The grand tour doesn't go upstairs in the house, but gives time to explore the basement art collection and outdoor views. 3 hours long: put on your walking shoes.