September 17, 2021 E Is For Evergreen, Olaus Rudbeck, Hugh Macmillan, Patrick Synge, Kate Morton, Thus Spoke the Plant by Monica Gagliano, and Elizabeth Enright
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Botanical History On This Day
1702 Death of Olaus Rudbeck, Swedish botanist who played a crucial role in preserving Upsala's library and university buildings after a devastating fire. His legacy includes the naming of the Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan), immortalizing his name in the world of flowers.
1833 Birth of Hugh Macmillan, Scottish minister and naturalist. In his book The Ministry of Nature, he poetically described nature’s cycle of withering and renewal, highlighting the strength concealed beneath winter’s surface.
1910 Birth of Patrick Millington Synge, British botanist and plant hunter who explored Africa’s Ruwenzori mountains. His lyrical writings immortalize the exotic flora of the region, influencing gardeners and writers alike.
Unearthed Words
Kate Morton vividly captures the arrival of autumn with falling leaves, chestnuts, and the softening light in The Forgotten Garden, evoking the season’s quiet transformation and fleeting beauty.
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Discover Thus Spoke the Plant by Monica Gagliano, a 2018 exploration of plant intelligence and communication. Monica blends groundbreaking science with personal stories, inviting readers to appreciate the unseen interactions between plants in this remarkable 176-page book.
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Today's Botanic Spark
1907 Birth of Elizabeth Enright, American author and illustrator known for her beloved children’s books. In Then There Were Five, she beautifully described the transition from summer to fall through garden weeds, butterfly visits, and nature’s delicate architecture.
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