September 30, 2021 The Mysterious Coconut, Henry King, Helia Bravo Hollis, Edward Hyams, Jack Gilbert, Windcliff by Daniel J. Hinkley, and The Martian
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Botanical History On This Day
1669 Death of Henry King, English poet and Bishop of Chichester, who was a close friend of John Donne. His poignant verses honor the simple beauty and humility of flowers, appreciating their natural grace without vanity.
1901 Birth of Helia Bravo Hollis, pioneering Mexican botanist and expert on cacti, known as The Queen of the Cacti. She co-founded the Mexican Cactus Society and directed the Botanical Gardens at UNAM, where she supported her staff even during strikes. Her legacy is honored with a botanical garden and a Google Doodle.
1910 Birth of Edward Solomon Hyams, British gardener, historian, and writer who promoted self-sufficient gardening after WWII. He admired botanical species tulips over hybrids and chronicled the transformation of Nut Tree Cottages into a productive market garden.
Unearthed Words
In The Dance Most of All: Poems, Jack Gilbert muses on love and gardens, sharing a poignant metaphor about the garden as a figure of speech for the heart’s tender emotions, revealed through heartfelt moments
Grow That Garden Library™
Discover Windcliff by Daniel J. Hinkley, a 2020 memoir celebrating two spectacular gardens created by the renowned plantsman. Filled with candid advice, passionate plant insights, and stunning photography, it invites readers into the intimate story behind these living works of art.
Buy the book on Amazon: Windcliff by Daniel J. Hinkley
Today's Botanic Spark
2015 On this day, The Martian premiered in England. The film features botanist Mark Watney, played by Matt Damon, using his knowledge of plants to survive on Mars through potato cultivation until rescue.
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