March 18, 2021 The Chrysanthemum Comeback, Johnny Appleseed, Percy Thrower, The Left Hand of Nature, Garden Design Workbook by John Brookes, Harriet Barnes Pratt and Gardens on Parade
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Botanical History On This Day
1845 Death of Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), the legendary American orchardist who planted orchards rather than just trees and fenced them for protection. He was a pioneering herbalist and naturalist whose generosity welcomed settlers with gifts of healing herbs, leaving a legacy of apple lore and a collection preserved at the Johnny Appleseed Center in Ohio.
1988 Death of British gardening broadcaster and writer Percy Thrower, who began gardening at Windsor Castle and became England’s youngest Park Superintendent. Percy inspired generations through TV and tours, famously propagating thousands of fuchsias for Windsor, and remained dedicated even while battling Hodgkin’s disease.
Unearthed Words
William Ashworth offers us a deeper understanding of nature in an excerpt from his work, The Left Hand of Eden, as he explores how the word “nature” originally meant birth and kinship, but has come to separate the natural from the made world, shaping our view of creation and reality.
Grow That Garden Library™
Read my review of Garden Design Workbook by John Brookes, a 1994 classic offering practical, step-by-step guidance in landscape design. With a focus on creating garden plans and mastering fundamental design principles, it is ideal for beginners seeking to design their own beautiful gardens.
Buy the book on Amazon: Garden Design Workbook by John Brookes
Today's Botanic Spark
1969 Remembering Harriet Barnes Pratt, visionary gardener and philanthropist who designed continuous-bloom gardens at her Glen Cove estate and spearheaded the dazzling Gardens on Parade for the 1939 World’s Fair. Her lasting impact is evident in the New York Botanical Garden's initiatives and the history of its flower shows.
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