October 4, 2022 Henry David Thoreau, Mary Hiester Reid, the Dahlia, Kerry Mousetail Fern, Amish Friends 4 Seasons Cookbook by Wanda Brunstetter, and Dorothy Frances Blomfield Gurney
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Botanical History On This Day
1852 On this day, Henry David Thoreau wrote in his journal, recording the rhythms of the New England landscape that inspired much of his philosophy. (You can browse books featuring Thoreau’s journals here.)
1921 Death of Mary Hiester Reid, the American-born Canadian painter and teacher celebrated for her luminous floral still-lifes. Her legacy continues in art history, and you can explore books about her life and work here.
1926 On this day, the Dahlia was officially named San Francisco’s city flower. This flamboyant bloom, adored for its endless variety of form and color, continues to inspire gardeners and florists alike. (Find dahlia books and growing guides here.)
2020 The rarest fern in Europe was discovered in Ireland — proof that even in modern times, nature still holds mysteries waiting to be uncovered.
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1858 Birth of Dorothy Frances Blomfield Gurney, the English hymn-writer and poet remembered by gardeners for her timeless lines: “The kiss of the sun for pardon, the song of the birds for mirth…” You can explore her verse, including books and collections featuring her garden verse.
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