Posts Tagged ‘culinary herbs’
Purple Serendipity: The Day James Bates Discovered Nature’s Violet Surprise
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. April 24, 1914 On this day in horticultural history, a serendipitous discovery graced the fields of Nebraska, forever altering the landscape of botanical intrigue. James M. Bates, a keen-eyed observer of nature’s whims,…
Read MoreThe Allure of Allium: Celebrating Garlic Lovers Day
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. October 6th On this day, dear garden enthusiasts and culinary aficionados, we celebrate the pungent glory of Garlic Lovers Day. This aromatic allium, often referred to as the “stinking rose,” is a member…
Read MoreA Pinch of Green Magic: Celebrating National Herbs and Spices Day
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. June 10, 2019 On this day, dear garden enthusiasts, we celebrate a most aromatic occasion – National Herbs and Spices Day. As the warm breath of summer caresses our gardens, it beckons us…
Read MoreClove Encounters of the Pungent Kind: Celebrating National Garlic Day
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: April 19th every year On this day, dear devotees of the pungent and flavorful, we celebrate National Garlic Day. Yes, every April 19th, we pay homage to that most aromatic of bulbs, the garlic, or as some whimsically call it, the ‘stinking rose’. Now,…
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