October 7, 2021 Prairie Strips, James Whitcomb Riley, the Engelmann Botanical Club and Fall Flowers, Thomas Keneally, Karen White, The New Shade Garden by Ken Druse, and Clive James
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Botanical History On This Day
1849 Birth of James Whitcomb Riley, beloved American poet from Indiana known as the Hoosier poet. His poems, often written in dialect, celebrated everyday life and nature, including classics like "When the Frost is on the Punkin" and "When The Green Gits Back In The Trees," capturing the rhythms of the seasons.
1900 The St. Louis Post-Dispatch highlighted the Engelmann Botanical Club's autumn wildflower exhibition, showcasing local fall blooms like goldenrod, asters, and the vivid Cardinal Lobelia. The club honored Dr. Engelmann’s botanical legacy and educated visitors on seed dispersal and the beauty of fall plants.
1935 Birth of Thomas Keneally, Australian novelist famous for Schindler’s Ark, the basis for the film Schindler’s List. A childhood asthma sufferer, Thomas helped open Australia’s first Asthma and Allergy Friendly Garden, promoting low-allergen planting and accessible gardening tips.
Unearthed Words
Explore a heartfelt reflection from Karen White’s The Beach Trees, where resilience, home, and nature’s renewal shine through after tragedy in this evocative garden story.
Grow That Garden Library™
Discover The New Shade Garden by Ken Druse, a 2015 guide to creating lush, sustainable shade gardens designed for the challenges of climate change. Druse's practical advice covers deer-resistant plants, water-wise gardening, and maintaining vibrant color under the canopy.
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Today's Botanic Spark
1939 Birth of Clive James, Australian-born British poet and literary critic celebrated for his wit and eloquence. In 2014, facing illness, he penned Japanese Maple, a poignant poem about his daughter’s gift of a tree and the hope of witnessing its autumn transformation before saying goodbye.
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