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Why You Should Visit The New York Botanical Garden

Posted in People on June 24 2010, by Plant Talk

11-Year-Old Student Persuades Classmates to Come See the Trees, Flowers

Huston S. Watson Jr., age 11, just completed fifth grade at Traphagen School in Mount Vernon, N.Y.

My fifth-grade teacher at Traphagen School in Mount Vernon, N.Y., Arlene Rosenblum, gave us an assignment to write a persuasive essay. I visited The New York Botanical Garden with my parents and then wrote about why my classmates should also make a trip there.

The first reason why you should go is because of the beautiful trees. Some of them are magnolia, cherry, conifer, and crabapple. Most of these bloom in springtime. In the fall, the trees remain beautiful because of the foliage. There are many other kinds of trees. Maybe you’ll learn about a new tree.

The second reason why you should go is because of all the beautiful flowers. There are so many flowers in the Botanical Garden. You can see lilacs, tulips, roses, peonies, orchids, daylilies, and chrysanthemum. These are just some of the flowers you may see on your visit. You might even see butterflies flying around the flowers.

The excitement doesn’t stop there. You can see the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, and the Rock Garden. If you visit the Rose Garden, you’ll see pink and red roses. If you visit the Conservatory (though it’s now temporarily closed for refurbishment), you’ll get to know what it is like to be in the desert, the forest, and the rain forest. You can also see other magnificent flowers. If you visit the Rock Garden, you can see rocks and a beautiful waterfall.

Now you know why going to the Botanical Garden is a must. You will get to see trees, flowers, and many other things. The adventure doesn’t stop there! You can even grow your own plants at home. Visit Shop in the Garden for plants to start your own garden!

Comments

Mrs. Petrillo and Class 4P said:

We loved hearing and reading your essay. We would love to take a class trip to the Botanical Gardens. Congratulations! Keep up the good work!

James Newson said:

Congratulations, Huston!

Great Job!

I’ll be sure to visit the Botanical Gardens again this summer.

Mr. Newson
Grade 4 Teacher
Traphagen School
Mount Vernon, New York

Henry Cabrera said:

Hello Hudson,

Great work, we all deeply appreciate the passion you expressed for the Garden!

Thanks,
Henry Cabrera
NYBG

Arlene Rosenblum said:

Huston,
I knew your essay was terrific the minute I read it! I’m so happy and excited that we were given the opportunity to share your experience and your writing talent with everyone on the Botanical Garden website. After they read your essay, I’m confident that you will have persuaded them to take a trip to the Botanical Garden real soon to check out this wonderful place. I’m so very proud of you!

Arlene Rosenblum
Huston’s 5th Grade Teacher
Traphagen School, Mount Vernon, NY

Anonymous said:

Huston,
We’re so excited to see your essay make the big time!
Congratulations!

Class 5R
Traphagen School, Mount Vernon, NY

Daddy said:

Great job Jae!

I am very proud of your hard work and dedication to your project.

Love Daddy

Aunt Ava said:

Great job! I loved reading about the different types of trees and flowers at the NY Botanical Garden. I have’t been there in a while, but I’ll have to pay a visit soon. You convinced me!

Best Always,
Aunty Ava

Curtis said:

Huston this a great article; I too will visit the Botanical Gardens here in Brooklyn.Keep up the great work.Our world is being destroyed at an alarming rate due to greed and ecosystems must be protected in their natural habitats.Peace and love young man.

Aunty Landy said:

What a well thought out and well written essay. I do believe you’ve accomplished your goal . You certainly have persuaded me to visit the New York Botanical gardens. I think I want to go with you as my personal tour guide! Well done nephew!

maddisyn said:

great job i sure go there

michaelle said:

great work i sure liked your eassy i would go and see the Botanical Garden

Mr. C said:

Huston,

I am so proud to see your work here! You worked really hard on this and it led to something great. Keep up the hard work!

– Mr.Cahalin aka “Mr. C”

Virginia J Conway said:

Great Job! Because of you I will make sure to visit the New York Botanical Garden. I have not visit the garden since my son Ben Louis Tomlinson was in grade school. Thank you Huston.

~Family Friend Virginia