The Widowmaker’s Namesake: Thomas Coulter’s Botanical Legacy

Thomas Coulter

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. September 28, 1793 Dearest fellow enthusiasts of botanical exploration, today we commemorate the birth of that most intrepid Irish plant hunter, Thomas Coulter, whose legacy blooms eternal in the flora of California. Imagine,…

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From Peru to Perpetuity: The Remarkable Journey of Hippeastrum traubii

Ramón Ferreyra, Peruvian botanist

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. July 11, 1950 On this day, a tale of horticultural intrigue unfolded that would captivate the hearts of gardeners for generations to come. Picture, if you will, the lush landscapes of Peru, where…

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