March 8, 2021 Build an Affordable Grow Light System, André Michaux, William Roscoe, Getting Wisteria to Bloom, Floral Libations by Cassie Winslow, and Charlotte Wheeler-Cuffe
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Botanical History On This Day
1746 Birth of French botanist and explorer André Michaux, who established a botanical garden in North America and introduced the Camellia to Charleston, whose blossoms symbolize love and loyalty. A mural honoring André and his son now graces the Charleston Airport.
1753 Birthday of Liverpool poet, historian, and botanist William Roscoe, founder of Liverpool Botanic Garden and author of the whimsical poem The Butterfly’s Ball and the Grasshopper’s Feast. The fragrant genus Roscoea commemorates his legacy.
Unearthed Words
In Oh, La La!: Homegrown Stories, Helpful Tips, and Garden Wisdom, Ciscoe Morris shares expert advice on wisteria pruning to encourage blooming, highlighting the importance of spur pruning and timing to focus energy on flowers instead of tendril growth.
Grow That Garden Library™
Explore Floral Libations by Cassie Winslow, a 2019 guide to creating fragrant botanical drinks—from flower cocktails to mocktails—paired with stunning photography. Perfect for gardeners who enjoy blending nature’s scents with culinary creativity.
Buy the book on Amazon: Floral Libations
Today's Botanic Spark
1967 Remembering botanical artist and explorer Charlotte Wheeler-Cuffe, whose dedicated work in Burma's jungles and botanical gardens left a lasting legacy, including the beautiful blue Anemone “Shadow’s buttercup” named for her lifelong nickname.
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