National Limerick Day: Garden Verses to Delight and Amuse

A four-leaf clover, a rare variation of the common three-leaf clover, often associated with good luck.

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 12, 2021 Ah, dearest readers, today we celebrate National Limerick Day— a perfect occasion to tiptoe through the rhymes and rhythms of garden verse, where wit and whimsy bloom alongside peas and…

Read More

Squats and Sprouts: The Joyful Workout of National Gardening Exercise Day

National Gardening Exercise Day is observed annually on June 6th. This day encourages individuals to maximize the health benefits of gardening by incorporating exercise into their gardening routines.

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. June 6, 1919 On this day, dear green-thumbed fitness enthusiasts, we celebrate National Gardening Exercise Day. What a delightful confluence of pursuits! As I’ve previously extolled, many are drawn to gardening for its…

Read More