Wally Scales: The Green-Thumbed Guardian of Indiana University’s Living Wonders

Colorized photo of Hugh Wallace Wally Scales, chief botanical gardener, October 15, 1959. Original BW Photo by Elwood Martin Barney Cowherd, courtesy of IU Photo Archives

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. October 15, 1959 Dearest readers, On this day in 1959, a snapshot captured the indefatigable spirit of Hugh Wallace Scales—affectionately known as “Wally”—hard at work within the verdant sanctuary of Indiana University’s greenhouse…

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A Botanical Bonanza: Winnipeg’s Annual Plant Giveaway

The University of Winnipeg

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 16, 2019 On this day, dear readers, a most delightful opportunity presents itself to the green-thumbed denizens of Winnipeg. Between the hours of 11:30 and 12:30, the University of Winnipeg’s esteemed biology…

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