Comments on: Among The Lilies

By: Margaret Hall

Margaret Hall — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:09:32 +0000

I echo Joan’s comments. The Cloisters and its gardens are a treasure .I first visited in 1964 and have inherited an earlier copy of Margaret Freeman’s book from my cousins who also loved it. When my son was young his 5th grade class had a unit on “Medieval Times” and parents and others were invited to make presentations. I did medieval gardens which have always been an interest of mine and I continued to do so for several years.I put various herbs and flowers in water picks on a piece of styrofoam with gothic lettering to identify each. They really seemed to enjoy it!
These postings are wonderful! Glad to see the Museum gift shop is embracing Cloisters with their new floral line.I wish the museum had a 1x week (or more )shuttle to the Cloisters.It is not easy to get to.

By: Deirdre Larkin

Deirdre Larkin — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:59:57 +0000

I’m glad you enjoyed the post, Joan. I enjoyed writing it. One of the best things about working in this wonderful place is the sense that you are part of a tradition, inherited from people whose love of and devotion to The Cloisters and its gardens is still manifest every day.

By: joan mckniff

joan mckniff — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:22:47 +0000

for those of us who might get to NYC and the Met once a year, this feature is a daily gift, all god but some better than others. this is one of the best. thanks for reaching out to us. Sarasota, Florida

By: James

James — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:00:14 +0000

Fantastic gardens, and this is some history that I did not know. Thank you!