Wave Hill
Bronx, NY

Perched on a hill overlooking the Hudson River and the Palisades, Wave Hill is comprised of 28 acres of gardens, greenhouses and woodlands open to the public since 1965, five years after the Perkins-Freeman family deeded the property to the City of New York. Much of its stunning visual appeal can be attributed to the stewardship of Marco Polo Stufano, Wave Hill's first Director of Horticulture, whose guidance transformed the site from neglected to spectacular and whose cutting-edge vision and gifts for combining colors, textures and forms still informs the garden's varied borders and planting designs.

From the Pergola Overlook, full of seasonal plantings in containers that change frequently, to the Aquatic Garden - at its best in late summer and fall - to the Wild and Flower Gardens and beyond, there is eye-arresting beauty and information for every level of gardener to absorb and reflect on. This is a treasure for everyone, and shouldn't be missed if you're visiting or living in the New York area.

Wave Hill is open Tuesdays through Sundays year-round and certain holiday Mondays. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

More information: www.wavehill.org

Photos and text:
© 2004 Melissa Clark
Contact Melissa by email: madgardenr@comcast.net
Read about Melissa's English garden tour in the Washington Post
and visit Melissa's online garden

Wave Hill's new Plant Database has recently been launched. Please visit www.wavehill.org/gardens/html and click the "Plant Database" link.

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