April 15, 2021 Propagating Your Favorite Herbs, Elisabeth Christina von Linné, Francis Hallé, Christina Rossetti, A Wilder Life by Celestine Maddy, and Alexander Garden
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Botanical History On This Day
1782 Anniversary of the death of Elisabeth Christina von Linné, the daughter of Carl Linnaeus and a pioneering Swedish botanist.
Known affectionately as Lisa Stina, she published the first account of the “Elizabeth Linnaeus Phenomenon” — a curious optical effect causing nasturtium flowers to flash at twilight. Despite the limited formal education available to women at the time, Lisa Stina made a lasting scientific observation that poets like Samuel Taylor Coleridge later referenced. Her life was touched by love, disappointment, and early loss, but her botanical legacy shines brightly.
1938 Birthday of the French botanist and ecologist Francis Hallé, renowned for his study of tropical forests and tree architecture. Francis’s whimsical illustrations and passionate advocacy illuminate the complex poetry of plant life, inspiring ambitious rewilding projects that envision forests growing freely for centuries without human management. His insightful observations challenge us to better understand and protect the natural world.
Unearthed Words
Experience the intimate voices of spring in a beautiful poem by Christina Rossetti, as robins, rosebushes, moons, and oceans each share their longing and joy in the season of renewal, capturing the tender and hopeful spirit of nature awakening.
Grow That Garden Library™
Read my review of A Wilder Life by Celestine Maddy, a poetic and practical guide that encourages a deeper connection with nature through seasonal gardening, cooking, crafts, and mindfulness. Celestine’s beautifully illustrated book invites readers to embrace life outdoors with intention and joy.
Buy the book on Amazon: A Wilder Life by Celestine Maddy
Today's Botanic Spark
1791 Anniversary of the death of Alexander Garden, the American-born botanist whose name graces the gardenia flower. Though estranged from his family due to Revolutionary War loyalties, Garden’s passionate botanizing and heartfelt letters reveal the spark that drives all gardeners—a love letter to nature’s endless wonders.
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