Revolutionary Gardener: The Many Lives of Edward Hyams

Edward Hyams by Mark Gerson (colorized)

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. September 30, 1910 Today we celebrate the birth of Edward Solomon Hyams, that fascinating polymath whose life embodied the rare intersection of revolutionary politics, practical horticulture, and scholarly dedication. As we shall see,…

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Remembering Geoff Hamilton: The People’s Gardener Born This Day

Geoff Hamilton

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. August 15, 1936 Oh, my darling dirt-diggers and rose-scented revelers! On this day in 1936, the gardening world received a most marvelous gift when Geoff Hamilton first graced this verdant earth. Your Lady…

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