The Peach Tree Incident: When a Botanist’s Paradise Became Perdition

Henry Hurd Rusby

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. September 13, 1916 On this day in horticultural history, we encounter a tale that serves as a rather dramatic reminder that the passion for protecting one’s garden can occasionally venture into decidedly unfortunate…

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Thirty Years of Floral Frenzy: The Friend’s School Plant Sale Milestone

Friends School Plant Sale

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 10, 2019 On this day, dear garden enthusiasts, we find ourselves on the cusp of a most extraordinary horticultural event. The Friend’s School Plant Sale in Minneapolis/St. Paul is poised to celebrate…

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