THE ROBERT L. CLINKSCALES COMMUNITY GARDEN

Russ, a recently added member, has been keeping the paths weed-free and tidy.


The black swallowtail butterfly lays its eggs on bronze fennel plants in the Memorial Garden. Caterpillars soon emerge.








Crocosmia 'Lucifer' in the Memorial Garden





The Memorial Garden bed in summer



















AFRICAN RICE IN NEW YORK

  While standing in the long line outside The Hungarian Pastry Shop near Columbia University, I was approached by a man who asked if I could...