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Shakespeare Garden

New York · United States

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The next stop on your tour is Shakespeare's Garden, a charming and beautifully landscaped area filled with plants mentioned in Shakespeare’s works.

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역사·문화BY TELLBY

1Orientation

Welcome, literature lovers and horticulturalists, to one of the most enchanting, hidden enclaves within Central Park. We are stepping into the Shakespeare Garden, an intimate, four acre landscape carefully tucked near the…
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2The Foundation of Schist

As we begin our ascent along the winding dirt paths, take a moment to look down at the exposed, jagged rock formations protruding from the soil. This is Manhattan schist, the incredibly dense, ancient bedrock upon which the…
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3The Botanical Cast of Characters

Let us analyze the meticulous horticultural curation of this space. The garden serves as a living tribute, containing roughly one hundred and fifty different species of plants that appear in Shakespeare's extensive literary canon. …
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4The Bronze Sundial

Navigate toward the small, secluded clearing where you will discover a fascinating piece of historical artistry. Resting quietly upon a stone pedestal is a highly ornate bronze sundial. …
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5The Scattered Bronze Plaques

As you wander the twisting, narrow pathways, you must keep a careful eye out for the small, subtle markers hidden among the greenery. Scattered throughout the garden are roughly sixteen small, dark bronze plaques embedded near…
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6The Rustic Wooden Fences

Let us pause to admire the seemingly mundane, yet highly critical architectural details that define the boundaries of the garden. Trace your hand along the rough, untreated wooden fences that line the pathways and hold back the…
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7Closing

As we exit the winding paths of the Shakespeare Garden, take a deep breath and look back at this dense, poetic sanctuary. We have explored the ancient bedrock foundations and the vibrant floral cast of characters. …
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