Posts Tagged ‘Betty Ford Alpine Gardens’
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens: A Living Tribute to a Trailblazing First Lady and Garden Lover
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. April 8, 1918 Dearest reader, On this day, we celebrate the birth of Betty Ford, a trailblazing woman who defied the odds with grace and candor. Known for her openness about personal struggles…
Read MoreCelebrating First Lady Betty Ford: Lifelong Gardener and Founder of the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail, Colorado
“Just walking along these winding paths – with the abundance of beauty so close to the touch – brings an introspection and sense of calm too often missing in our lives.” April 8, 1918 Today is the birthday of the beloved First Lady Betty Ford. As a woman, Betty Ford consistently defied the odds.…
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