Posts Tagged ‘Botanical Garden’
Celebrating Irish Gardener William Robinson: Originator of the Herbaceous Border, Advocate for the Wild Garden – but not a Fan of Greenhouses
“One cold night, the fires for keeping the greenhouses warm failed. Whatever the particulars, whether he argued with his boss, forgot to tend the fire, or acted in revenge, the result was that the tender plants in the greenhouse died.” July 15, 1838 On this day, we celebrate the birthday of William Robinson, the originator…
Read MoreRemembering the Commemoration for Richard Wettstein: Attempted Murder in Vienna
“The excitement at the Wettstein commemoration couldn’t have been more different than Richard’s disposition. Richard was considered and courteous. He was responsible for the Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna.” July 2, 1932 On this day, the Sydney Morning Herald shared a story of attempted murder in Vienna at the unveiling of a statue…
Read MoreCelebrating William Robinson – Originator of the Herbaceous Border and Advocate for the Wild Garden – But Not a Fan of Greenhouses
“One cold night, the fires for keeping the greenhouses warm failed. Whatever the particulars, whether he argued with his boss, forgot to tend the fire, or acted in revenge, the result was that the tender plants in the greenhouse died.” July 15, 1838 On this day, we celebrate the birthday of William Robinson, the originator…
Read MoreA Botanical Marvel Villain: Samuel Smithers a.k.a. Plantman
“In his final storyline, Plantman transformed into a giant plant monster and attacked the city of Los Angeles in retaliation for humans polluting the world.” July 9, 1963 On this day, the Marvel comic botanist Samuel Smithers became Plantman when lightning struck his plant ray gun, giving it the power to control and animate all…
Read MoreThe Shooting at the Memorial for Botanist Richard Wettstein in Vienna
“Suddenly, an old professor named Karl Schneider pushed through the crowd and shouted, ‘At last we settle an old score.'” July 2, 1932 On this day, the Sydney Morning Herald shared a story of attempted murder in Vienna at the unveiling of a statue for a beloved botanist. The new head of Vienna University,…
Read MoreHenry Shaw: Plants were his Children
“Madame, did you ever know a mother to forget the names of her children? These plants and flowers are my little ones.” May 3, 1819 On this day, botanist and philanthropist Henry Shaw arrived in St. Louis. St. Louis had been founded over fifty years before Shaw’s arrival, and the population by 1820 was just…
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