April 1, 2019 A Brand New Gardening Podcast, Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward, Southwood Smith, Louis MacNeice, Peter Cundall, and Tovah Martin
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Botanical History On This Day
2019 April Fools’ Day ushers in a month whose name comes from aperire, meaning “to open,” though northern gardeners know April opens cautiously, sometimes with snow.
1927 Peter Cundall, beloved Tasmanian gardener and host of Gardening Australia, was born. A lifelong advocate of organic gardening, Cundall inspired generations and famously coined the term “Cundallisation” after an especially enthusiastic pruning session.
Unearthed Words
Written in the aftermath of personal loss, “Sunlight on the Garden” by Louis MacNeice reflects on fleeting joy, the urgency of time, and gratitude for shared moments beneath rain and sun alike.
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Today's Botanic Spark
A Garden Joke for April Fools reminds us that even in the earnest business of gardening, there is always room for laughter, wordplay, and a perfectly timed pun.
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