The Father of American Dendrology: Remembering Humphry Marshall

Depiction of Humphry Marshall by Adrian Martinez, 2016

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. November 5, 1801 On this day, America lost one of its pioneering botanists, Humphry Marshall. His legacy as the “Father of American Dendrology” continues to influence our understanding of native trees and shrubs…

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When Noon Turned to Night: The Mysterious Dark Day of 1780

Dark Day

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 19, 1780 On this day, dear readers, we find ourselves transported to a most peculiar and unsettling moment in New England’s history. Imagine, if you will, a day so dark that it…

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