Repose in the Metropolis: The Private Gardens of New York City Pins larger than life

larger than life

From yellow cabs to towering skyscrapers

This adorable NYC Subway Car Ornament features the “R” train decked out with a glittery wreath and Times Square lines on its roof—plus a nod to all your favorite MTA routes

slightly unexpected viewpoint

Repose in the Metropolis: The Private Gardens of New York City Pins larger than lifeThis book goes where few have gone before, into 14 very different gardens belonging to residents of New York City. These private worlds are the work of 10 major landscape designers, who brilliantly balance visual pleasure with ecological sustainability in challenging urban settings. Design historian Lisa Zeiger tells lively stories about the designers and their plants, bringing to their work her eye for historical precedent and contemporary