# Paradise Bronx

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Podcast: [Plant People](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plant-people-6889546)
Published: 2025-03-10T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In the first episode of Season 2, we explore the resilience and creativity of the Bronx through the eyes of acclaimed author Ian Frazier, whose new book— Paradise Bronx: The Life & Times of New York’s Greatest Borough —is an ode to the City’s greenest and most diverse borough. Frazier’s love for the neighborhoods of the Bronx introduces us to a rich history of rebuilding and revitalization driven by the people who call it home, even as the borough grew and evolved around institutions like the New York Botanical Garden, which was first established in the 1890s. Through Ian’s perspective, we’ll navigate the Bronx’s complex past, from its historical landscapes and development, to environmental and municipal neglect—and its incredible bounce-back efforts over the decades.

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