March 17, 2021 How to Decorate for Spring, William Withering, Penelope Lively, Ernst Dieffenbach, Garden Design Review by Ralf Knoflach and Robert Schäfer, and Arthur’s Shurcliff’s Revival Garden Design
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Botanical History On This Day
1741 Birth of William Withering, English botanist, geologist, physician, and chemist who discovered the medicinal power of Digitalis (Foxglove) in treating heart conditions. Beyond its beauty in cottage gardens, this toxic plant plays a crucial role in medicine, inspiring respect for both its dangers and virtues.
1933 Birth of British writer Dame Penelope Lively, acclaimed for her reflections on gardening, life, and memory. Her book Life in the Garden captures personal and historic gardens, exploring how gardening defies time by merging past, present, and future.
Unearthed Words
Thom Conroy reflects on the delicate balance between life’s daily moments and the unknown future in an excerpt from The Naturalist. Inspired by Darwin’s metaphor of the climber, Conroy explores how what is withheld from us—the mysteries ahead—is a blessing that keeps us moving forward on life’s journey.
Grow That Garden Library™
Discover Garden Design Review by Ralf Knoflach and Robert Schäfer, a 2018 visual compendium of top contemporary gardens and landscape architecture worldwide. Featuring interviews and project insights, this 256-page volume offers inspiration and practical design wisdom for professionals and garden lovers alike.
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Today's Botanic Spark
1928 On this day, landscape architect Arthur Shurcliff began restoring the Colonial Revival Gardens at Williamsburg, funded by John D. Rockefeller. His authentic approach to garden design, including iconic boxwood plantings, created a historic green legacy that fueled the Colonial Revival movement across America.
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