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October 28, 2024 The Garden’s October Lullaby, Hippolyte François Jaubert, Harold Basil Christian, Growing Your Own Tea Garden by Jodi Helmer, and Sarah Sophia Banks

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community Botanical History On This Day 1798 Count Hippolyte François Jaubert, a fascinating figure who bridged the worlds of politics and botany in 19th century France, is born.…

Sophie Banks: The Quiet Force Behind Britain’s Greatest Botanist

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. October 28, 1744 On this day in history, we celebrate Sarah Sophia “Sophie” Banks [BANKS], born today. Sophie, as her family and friends referred to her, reminds us that behind every great gardener…

The Baker Botanist: Remembering John Wilson of Longsleddale

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. July 15, 1751 On this day, we mark the passing of that most remarkable botanical genius, John Wilson of Longsleddale—a man who dared to make the lofty kingdom of plants accessible to common…