The proprietor of the Battery Roof-top Garden is a partner at a Wall Street-based international law firm, the headquarters of which is based a short walk across Battery Park. He spent over 20 years developing a significant landscape garden in the Hudson Highlands, which is purely ornamental and does not feature edibles. In the City, however, he was inspired him to undertake a project to demonstrate the variety and amount of food that can grown on a green roof by both the fabulous horticulturally-rich rejuvenation of Battery Park, and the commitment by Battery Park City to sustainable building, capped by achievement of LEED “Platinum” status by his building, the Visionaire.
The Battery Roof-top Gardener is active in a variety of New York and national environmental and land conservation groups, and has become increasingly interested in local agriculture, fresh food and sustainable cities. He can be contacted at mendham@msn.com.
Astounding! You Go Gotham Greenjeans! What a great adventure!
Hi Rick, Helen just got your letter and we are looking at your web site. Technolgy at Haverford Estates is not very advanced, no wireless etc. We were able to snag a tethered computer and find you wonderful site. Nice to support green roofs, PV, and edible landscapes in the city! I grew tomatoes on North Morre Street which were delicious even with surprisingly thick skins. Much love to you, Helen and Ellen
Mary was absolutely delighted to see your purple cauliflower and learn that it was your breakfast! Have a great weekend.
Finally made it! Everything looks wonderful!
Hi Fred
Just found your card and able to view the wonderful Battery Garden, what a great job you have done. Hope your book is finally edited and ready to hit the world, let me know when it’s out! It was a pleasure to meet you on the cruise, even for the short time you allowed yourself to join us! I have been invited to the “Actionfest” film festival in North Carolina on the 12th-15 April and may fly through New York. I’ll let you know, it would be great to see you.
Take care of yourself.
Cheers, Paul and Dolly
Wow. Having a dinner party 4-21 In Garden City to support a local college’s sustainability program and wondered if I could purchase rooftop garden produce from your garden. Is that possible?