Maggie's Magic Garden

Tucked between 100th and 101st Street, this green space stands in contrast to the surrounding city traffic. Beyond the crops, the site features art classes and a NOAA weather station. Walks with the founder reveal a detailed taxonomy of the plot, covering not just the cultivated spices and organic spinach but every resident weed, insect, and bird. Those looking to get their hands dirty can volunteer to cultivate the plants, though access depends on sometimes irregular opening hours.