September 29, 2021 Veggie Garden Design, William Beckford, Elizabeth Gaskell, Autumn Thoughts, Moths by David Lees and Alberto Zilli, and Jean Hersey
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Botanical History On This Day
1760 Birth of William Beckford, English novelist, travel writer, and architect, known for his fascination with Italianate gardens. He designed a pleasure garden at Lansdown Cemetery and once wrote, “Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul to.”
1810 Birth of Elizabeth Gaskell, English writer and gardener who cherished flowers, especially roses. Her novels, including Mary Barton and Wives and Daughters, are permeated with garden imagery and country life.
1920 Birth of Geoffry B. Charlesworth, garden author who celebrated the allure of plants like the Devil’s Claw and understood gardening as a vital outlet for energy and passion.
Unearthed Words
A lyrical reflection on the changing seasons from summer to autumn, capturing the ripening crops, fading daylight, and the symphony of nature’s creatures, from Ali Smith’s Autumn.
Grow That Garden Library™
Explore Moths by David Lees and Alberto Zilli, a 2019 comprehensive guide to moth biology and behavior. This richly illustrated book unveils the crucial, yet often overlooked, role moths play in ecosystems and their remarkable life cycles.
Buy the book on Amazon: Moths by David Lees and Alberto Zilli
Today's Botanic Spark
1902 Birth of Jean Hersey, American garden writer celebrated for her evocative descriptions of nature’s seasonal beauty. Her writing captures the sensory pleasures of September’s asters, sumac, wild grapes, and the unexpected charm of “ping-pong tomatoes.”
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