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Fall Plant Market

The Madison Square Park Conservancy’s annual Fall Plant Market — one of two that take place during the year — was set up on the southern plaza, near the park’s fountain, this afternoon. After our burgers, we waddled over to take a peek at the seasonal flower and plant offerings. Proceeds benefit the Conservancy.

A group of pre-schoolers, picking out their Halloween pumpkins:

Pretty mums, if not as extravagant as the ones that will be on view at the New York Botanical Garden’s flower show beginning October 20.

I picked up a “Bella Palm” (Chamaedorea elegans) for the office — a popular (and hopefully: hardy) houseplant, originating from the rainforests of Latin America.

Also on view in the park, daily 8AM-8PM, through October 28: “William Wegman: Around the Park“, a new 7 minute video by the artist, starring his signature Weimaraner-headed figures enjoying a fall day alongside their human counterparts, screened on four monitors near the Shake Shack.

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