Posts Tagged ‘botanical introductions’
From Altar to Arbor: The Fruitful Union of David and Marian Fairchild
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. April 25, 1905 On this most auspicious day, dear garden enthusiasts, we celebrate the union of two extraordinary souls: the eminent botanist David Fairchild and his beloved Marian Graham Bell, daughter of the…
Read MoreJoseph Knight: The Gardener Who Brought Rhododendrons and Exotics to England
Knight’s Exotic Nursery Today is the birthday of the gardener, nurseryman, and expedition sponsor, Joseph Knight, who was born on this day in 1778. Knight was a gardener to George Hibbert, and he was also a private nursery owner – and a very successful one. His ability to sell plants and feature plants in his…
Read MoreFrom Spanish Hands to Hawaiian Lands: The Birth of Kona Coffee
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. June 24, 1817 On this day, the verdant volcanic shores of Hawaii’s Kona Coast received a most auspicious gift – one that would transform both landscape and legacy for centuries to come. It…
Read More