Celebrating Earth Day in the Big Apple

I spent last weekend climbing in and out of windows to prune and weed an almost inaccessible terrace for one of our corporate clients – it was hard work and not particularly stimulating, but I do take away with me a real appreciation of hardy evergreen shrubbery and its strength, beauty, and adaptability.

I came home bone tired with icky, scratched up hands, but woke up with a burning desire to visit a botanical garden. And what better way to celebrate Earth Day 2012 in NYC than by visiting the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens?

My Earth Day Visit to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens

I dragged two buddies today to the Gardens for a celebration of the wonders of nature.  Every year I just miss the blue bells and the lilacs. This year was going to be different!  [Read more →]