What inspires an artist you ask? Well, if you're Emily Dickinson, you're living so close to nature, you can't help but notice the connection between flowers and people, between the seasons of the earth and the cycles of life. At the New York Botanical Garden, you can take a deep dive into what Emily's borders and vegetable gardens might have looked like. This exquisite show is crammed with flowers and words, plants and even trees that marked her day to day life in Amherst. Don't miss Emily Dickinson's Garden - The Poetry of Flowers. Here's a preview from NPR.
P.S. - Take advantage of the Poetry Walk Audio Stops. My friend, Marta McDowell (world class gardener and Dickinson garden expert - she wrote the book, literally) can be found on the other end of your phone line, sharing an insight about the glories of digging in the dirt.
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