If it’s one thing I think most Brooklynites can agree on, it’s this: the heat and humidity the last few weeks have been oppressive. A couple of weeks ago, we were trying to slow down, take a deep breath, and relax. But now — forget the park. Every time I return home to my apartment, sweat dripping down my nose, the only relaxation I can do is in front of the A/C!
I’m not alone, either. Frank over at New York City Garden begs for rain, Kitty at New York Portraits heads to the dog beach at Prospect Park to cool off, and Marie at 66 Square Feet opines, “Make it stop!”
But my fire escape plants? They’re undeterred. This morning I discovered a single lovely yellow globe on my sun gold tomato plant and the other clusters are well on their way. My four types of basil are all going bonkers and the rosemary is stretching taller and taller each day. The gardens and parks in my South Slope neighborhood are looking lovely, and it seems that lilies are sprouting up everywhere I look!
While I heft the umpteenth gallon of water from my faucet to the fire escape, check out the photos below!
Sweet basil seeks ripe tomato, preferably of heirloom varietal, for match made in heaven. Willing to discuss open relationship with ricotta or mozzarella.
There have been lots of additions to this growing fire escape garden since I last photographed it — nasturtiums, sage, oregano, thyme, and even my succulents are out and enjoying the heat!
On 6th Avenue at 15th Street, the community garden is in full swing. Stop by on the weekends for a stroll through the beautiful flowers!
Even this little park off the Prospect Expressway gets some love. It’s so green right now, it’s an oasis!
Despite the baking heat from the sidewalk, these resilient lilies enjoy direct southern sun along 19th Street.
Lucy
2 months ago
Basil always did seem to have a bit of a floozie side to it hahaha! (That’s right I just cracked myself up)
These are some great green colors, Jill
Vitaliy
2 months ago
clearly a fire hazard…
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Rose White
1 month ago
Your place looks lovely! The plants in your pots are well organized and they seem to love the sun. Daylilies really love sunshine but don’t ever to forget in watering them.