March 4, 2021 Five Perennial Herbs You Should Grow, Henry Frederick Conrad Sander, Luther Burbank’s Arbor Day, the Final days of a Gardener, Flora Japonica by Masumi Yamanaka and Order Gladiolus and Dahlias Now
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Botanical History On This Day
1847 Birth of German-English orchidologist and nurseryman Henry Frederick Conrad Sander, known as the King of Orchids for his vast orchid collection, expert breeding, and the masterpiece book Reichenbachia. Named after him is the rare and beautiful Vanda sanderiana orchid, one of the world’s largest and most prized species.
1949 Tribute in the Santa Cruz Sentinel to Luther Burbank, celebrated for his Arbor Day tree planting, honoring his legacy. Burbank, famous for his potato and flowering plum creations, wished to be remembered by trees rather than monuments.
Unearthed Words
In Gardening at the Dragon’s Gate, Wendy Johnson recalls caring for the ailing gardener Alan Chadwick, bringing the garden to him with fresh flowers and plants that continued to nourish his spirit even in his final days.
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Discover Flora Japonica by Masumi Yamanaka, a 2017 celebration of Japanese botanical art featuring 80 exquisite paintings from 36 contemporary artists, along with rich botanical and historical insights into Japan’s native flora.
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Today's Botanic Spark
1956 Vintage Chicago Tribune ads remind us that March marks the perfect time to order Gladiolus and Dahlias.
Gladiolus, meaning “little sword,” and the edible, botanically related Dahlias—Seattle’s official flower—offer vibrant summer and fall garden glory.
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