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The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the Best in the WOrld

9/10/2018

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It is the tenth of the month and you know what that means.   I am joining  my friends today for another Ten on the Tenth project.  This time we have gotten together to share random acts of kindness.  Last time we shared  flower related ideas. 

A few weeks ago, I had promised all of you the second part of my New York Botanical Garden series and I felt it was a good a time as any. It is a bit lengthy but it is more photos and less blah blah. Because the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden is one of the best in the world. 


Be sure to scroll all the way down to see what my blogging friends came up with this month. 
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Red roses, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
Red and orange roses growing along the fence, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden is located at the north east corner of the grounds. It is situated in a valley and covers 1.04 acres of land. 
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Looking into the garden from beyond the fence, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
The visitor descends into the garden by way of a massive granite staircase. The garden itself is shaped into a loose triangle with a gazebo in the center. 

The main entrance to the garden The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
It was originally designed by landscape architect  Beatrix Farrand in 1916.   
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Roses growing along the fence, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
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​It was completed in 1988 with the generous support of David Rockefeller who donated $1 million, and named the garden to honor his wife Peggy, a horticulturalist and conservationist, who loved roses.
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Pink Poses, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com


​Many of the roses are named after celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor, Julia Child and Paul McCartney.  This one is named the yellow submarine.
 
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Yellow rose bud, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
Looking up towards the stairs and the main gate. 
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Looking up at the stairs and main gate, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
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Blush roses, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
During this renovation new gates, walkways, a new gazebo and new fences,were added to discourage the rabbits from feeding on the rose roots. 
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Roses growing on fence, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
The rose garden has 83 different garden beds, with more than 4,000 plants and almost 700 rose varieties. 
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Soft pink and yellow rose, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
The gazebo and fence could not be finished during the original construction in 1916 because of a shortage of iron due to the war. 
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The main gazebo in the center of the garden, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
Potted plants, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
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Purple flowers, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
The rose garden underwent additional renovations in 2006-7 at a cost of $2.5 million with the help of Mr. Rockefeller. 
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Soft pink roses, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com


​The variety of plants have been selected for their resistance to disease and pests, making it one of the most sustainably managed public gardens.


Soft coral roses, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
An automatic irrigation system has been installed to keep the roses watered in the summer heat.
 
Roses climbing the trellis of the fence, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
Soft orange rose, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
The fence serves as a trellis for the flowers to grow.
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The fence with greenery, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
Lilac flowers on the fence, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
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White rose, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
The roses are in peek bloom from mid-May till October.
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Deep pink and coral roses, The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden: one of the best in the world theboondocksblog.com
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The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden was inducted into the Rose Garden Hall of Fame in 2010.

It is recognized as one of the best rose gardens in the world!
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If you are interested in more, I found two short videos here and here. 

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To see the first part of the New York Botanical Garden Series click here. 
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The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden is one of the best in the world. But how does this post tie in with the theme for this month?  I believe it was an act of kindness for all the people who work there and all those who have contributed to create this magnificent garden so that we can have the pleasure of strolling through and admiring these mini-masterpieces. Because everyone who is involved must have great love for the flowers and plants. 

Now hop on down to see what my friends have in store for you today.

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41 Comments
Carol@BlueskyatHome link
9/10/2018 09:33:58 am

Mary, how absolutely beautiful. Thank you so sharing because I don't know if we would ever make it there. What a gift to the world and those who love flowers and roses. Just stunning.

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Mary
9/11/2018 10:34:09 am

It truly is a unique garden!

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Eilis@Myheartliveshere link
9/10/2018 09:49:20 am

Beautiful! I have only been to New York in the winter. I'll have to plan a trip when the roses are in bloom.

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Mary
9/11/2018 10:35:00 am

The fall is the best time to visit in my opinion because of the fall foliage. But May and September are great for the roses.

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Kim link
9/10/2018 10:57:45 am

So beautiful, Mary, what a lovely place to visit. I've never been, but it's on my list! Thanks for the pretty tour.

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Mary
9/11/2018 10:35:35 am

You have no excuse not to visit now. It will definitely be worth the trip!

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Laura Harrison link
9/10/2018 01:17:57 pm

Mary that is an amazing rose garden.
Roses touch my heart so-
and make me crazy in West Texas weather when they won't grow!

Happy Ten on the Tenth

Laura
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Mary
9/11/2018 10:36:21 am

Aww I'm so sorry to hear that Laura. I hope you can make it up here one day!

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jeanie link
9/10/2018 05:11:12 pm

Oh Mary, I cannot resist pink roses. My favorites and the Guggenheim has them in abundance. I can only imagine the fabulous fragrance!

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Mary
9/11/2018 10:36:52 am

It is a joy to stroll through this garden!

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Michelle link
9/10/2018 05:46:45 pm

Breathtaking flowers! I love the photos. Thanks so much for sharing 😊

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Mary
9/11/2018 10:37:20 am

Thank you Michelle, the whole garden is like walking in a fairytale.

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patti @ pandora's box link
9/10/2018 06:24:28 pm

Such lovely gardens - wish I had a green thumb - or a gardener!!

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Mary
9/11/2018 10:38:01 am

I don't have a green thumb but my dad is an excellent gardener and he keeps things happy around here.

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Katrin link
9/11/2018 01:03:51 am

What a beautiful rose garden and tour Mary, it sure is a lovely spot to visit!!

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Mary
9/11/2018 10:38:38 am

It sure is Katrin, when you come up I'll have to take you there.

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Lady Fi link
9/11/2018 05:12:54 am

So very beautiful!

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Mary
9/11/2018 10:39:03 am

It truly one of a kind!

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Michelle Leslie link
9/11/2018 06:08:49 am

Oh my goodness Mary, what a stunning rose garden. I can just imagine how beautiful it must smell judging by your gorgeous pics. I've never had much success growing roses, but looking at these photos makes me want to try even harder to create a little patch of rosy heaven in our garden too.

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Mary
9/11/2018 10:39:53 am

Did I get too carried away with all the rose photos? Nah... I couldn't get enough of them.

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Barbara Chapman ~ French Ethereal link
9/12/2018 08:15:52 pm

Oh, Mary! I LOVE this garden... Such a beautiful place and the roses are lovely!!! So glad you were able to go there and enjoy this garden's beauty. Shared to all three of my garden boards for you. <3

Hope the evening scent was heavenly for you,
Hugs,
Barb :)

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Little Wandering Wren link
9/12/2018 11:18:11 pm

I kept thinking how wonderful, although I would have been tempted to do a little deadheading for them!! I would really enjoy a visit here, lucky to have been able to visit with you. Love the yellow submarine one :)
Wren xx

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Debrashoppeno5 link
9/13/2018 07:26:07 am

When you think of NYC you think of tall buildings and concrete. This series is so refreshing and gives us a beautiful view of the city.

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betty - NZ link
9/13/2018 08:14:00 am

What a spectacular place! I can see myself spending hours there enjoying the views and taking photos!

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Judy Biggerstaff link
9/13/2018 12:46:34 pm

What a beautiful garden. The roses are just gorgeous. What a treat! Thank you for sharing.

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tomthebackroadstraveller
9/13/2018 12:54:20 pm

...fabulous images of this beautiful place. Another spot to put on my to see list.

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Carol link
9/13/2018 02:27:23 pm

I'm a big fan of all flowers but a rose garden is the ultimate place of beauty for me. I love the idea of a "yellow submarine" rose. We all live in a yellow submarine....

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Michelle link
9/13/2018 08:16:54 pm

Gorgeous flowers, and colors, in these photos. Too bad you can't smell photographs :) Thanks for linking up today.

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Michele link
9/13/2018 11:20:30 pm

All of those pink roses are making me swoon! I would love to visit this garden some day. There is something both peaceful and inspiring about a rose garden. Thanks for sharing these photos!

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Kari Wagner Hoban link
9/14/2018 08:30:14 am

Holy beautiful, is that garden amazing.

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Julie Briones link
9/14/2018 11:10:57 am

I LOVE rose gardens, and this one is a winner, that's for sure! We have a beautiful one located in Los Angeles at the Museum of Natural History. It's much smaller than this one you feature, but it packs in a lot in a tiny space! Thanks for sharing, Mary... Pinning!

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Amy link
9/14/2018 11:18:19 pm

These photos are amazing, Mary! I love roses and would love to see this someday. I love the fact that many of them are named after celebrities. So fun!

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Katerina link
9/15/2018 07:56:15 am

Lovely tour Mary! I can almost smell the roses through my screen!

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Carol link
9/16/2018 02:57:24 pm

This is really beautiful and you're so lucky to live near it. Thanks for sharing these beautiful roses with Share Your Style.

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The Freshman Cook link
9/16/2018 03:04:27 pm

What a beautiful place! It is so stunning, beginning with that spectacular entrance. Such a sweet way for David Rockefeller to honor his wife. Thank you for sharing at Celebrate It!

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Christine link
9/16/2018 06:41:59 pm

That gorgeous place definitely has to go on my bucket list to visit in person!

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Travel Tuesday Meme link
9/18/2018 10:38:00 am

What a delightful place and your photos do it justice, Mary!
Thank you for participating in the Travel Tuesday meme.

PS: You may like to see some photos of our Rose Garden here in Melbourne, Australia:
https://nixpixmix.blogspot.com/2012/11/state-rose-garden-victoria.html

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Magical Mystical Teacher
9/19/2018 09:42:18 am

Lovely garden!

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Wendi@H2OBungalow link
9/19/2018 11:43:26 am

What a gem of a place Mary! I always love your pretty photo tours! Keep up the good work, whether in Greece or NYC.

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Christina Makri link
9/19/2018 12:35:33 pm

Oh Mary! I can smell the flowers!!! Perfect photographs, thank you for the tour :)

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Linda link
9/19/2018 01:17:24 pm

This is breath-taking! I must add this to my list of places to visit. Thank you for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend?

Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda

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