April 26, 2021 Zen Garden Ideas, John J. Audubon, Norah Lindsey, Carolina Growing Seasons, The Resilient Farm and Homestead by Ben Falk, and Charles Darwin’s Funeral
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1785 Birthday of John James Audubon, the renowned ornithologist and artist born in Santo Domingo (Haiti). His monumental work, “The Birds of America,” features 435 life-size, hand-colored prints celebrating the rich avian diversity of the United States, blending precision with artful animation. Today marks National Audubon Day in his honor, a tribute to his lasting legacy in natural history and bird conservation.
1916 Birth of Norah Lindsay, British socialite and garden designer known for her romantic, wild, and charming garden style. Her gardens, full of drifts of color and soft transitions, enchanted literary and Hollywood elites alike. Norah’s intuitive design sense and impeccable taste have left a poetic legacy despite her modest written record.
Unearthed Words
Today's excerpt offers practical wisdom from Katie Elzer-Peters in Carolinas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening. Katie prepares plant lovers to work with the seasons rather than against them, optimizing growth cycles for fruitful harvests.
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Read my review of The Resilient Farm and Homestead by Ben Falk, a guide blending permaculture, innovation, and whole-systems design. Ben’s inspiring Vermont hill farm is a model of ecological resilience and productivity, achieved through creative gardening, sustainable livestock practices, and soil restoration. A must-read for those seeking harmony between nature and homestead.
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Today's Botanic Spark
1882 The funeral of Charles Darwin took place at Westminster Abbey, a ceremony attended by scientists and dignitaries of his era. Accompanied by original hymns inspired by the Bible, Darwin was laid to rest amid luminaries like Isaac Newton. Visitors today can explore Down House, his home and garden, and honor him with fragrant yellow David Austin roses bearing his name.
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