Did you know about the giant, muscular hedge called the “shoulder hedge”? The Lurie Garden is a 3-acre rooftop garden located in downtown Chicago’s Millennium Park. The shoulder hedge, which is about 15 feet tall, encloses the garden and protects it from heavy pedestrian traffic. It’s not just any hedge, though. It’s a physical representation of Carl Sandburg’s famous description of the “City of Big Shoulders”. Carl Sandburg, the poet of Chicago, was known for his love of the city’s hard-working people. This garden was also meant to showcase the city’s unique urban landscape and history that has evolved from marshlands to a bustling mecca of architecture and culture.
The Lurie Garden is divided into two plates: the dark plate and the light plate. The dark plate, which is shady and moist, represents Chicago’s past. These plants thrive with shade from trees. It’s described as a thick wetland. The light plate, which is sunny and dry, represents Chicago’s future. This plate unites lighter native plants with imported specimens. It’s described as a fine-textured upland. The two plates are divided by a boardwalk called the seam. The seam is a water feature that represents the juncture between Chicago’s past and present eras. This beautiful garden space is a must-see for any visitor to Chicago and is a perfect spot for a peaceful walk or a picnic lunch.
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