October 6, 2021 Garden Border Ideas, Charles Wilkins Short, André Soulié, Levi James Russell, Susan Hill, The Tree Book by Michael Dirr and Keith Warren, and Chris Howell
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Botanical History On This Day
1794 Birth of Charles Wilkins Short, American botanist and doctor from Kentucky. Known for his vast herbarium and massive garden, Charles is honored in the naming of the elusive Shortia galacifolia (Oconee bell), rediscovered in 1877 after being lost to botanists for years.
1858 Birth of André Soulié, French missionary, herbalist, and botanist who collected thousands of plant specimens in China. He faced perilous conditions and was tragically killed by Tibetan monks in 1905; his legacy lives on in plants named after him, including Rosa soulieana and Buddleja davidii.
1877 On this day, Levi Jasper James Russell, a pioneering doctor and herbalist in Texas, survived a brutal whipping by a mob for his agnostic beliefs. He continued to serve his community until his death in 1908, having endured many trials, including a bow-and-arrow attack and smallpox during the Civil War.
Unearthed Words
Explore a vivid reflection on the surprising revival of autumn woods, where life stirs anew after summer’s stillness, in Susan Hill’s The Magic Apple Tree: A Country Year.
Grow That Garden Library™
Discover The Tree Book by Michael Dirr and Keith Warren (2019), a comprehensive 900-page guide packed with expert advice on tree selection and care for landscapes, streetscapes, and gardens. Featuring favorite varieties and lesser-known gems, this book is a must-have for every tree enthusiast.
Buy the book on Amazon: The Tree Book by Michael A. Dirr and Keith S. Warren
Today's Botanic Spark
2017 On this day, Chris Howell, gardener at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, shared a stunning photo reminding us that fallen leaves are not just debris but natural beauty to be admired when left undisturbed on garden paths.
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