Roses, Lilies, and Asylums of Refuge: The Garden Legacy of Dorothea Dix

Portrait of Dorothea Dix reimagined with a bouquet of flowers and a gown (colorized and enhanced).

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. April 4, 1802 Dearest reader, On this day, the world welcomed Dorothea Lynde Dix, a woman whose fierce compassion and vision transformed the very way we care for those whose minds wander in…

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Vita Sackville-West: The Creative Force Behind Sissinghurst

The individual in the image is Vita Sackville-West, an English writer and gardener. She was a prolific author, known for her novels, poetry, and non-fiction works, particularly those on gardening.

White Garden March 9, 1892 Today is the birthday of the English author and garden designer, Vita Sackville West. In 1930, Sissinghurst Castle – at least what was left of it – was bought by Vita and her husband – the diplomat, and journalist, Harold Nicolson. Together, they restored the house and created the famous…

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January 26, 2021 Five Secrets of Front-Yard Landscaping, Nikolai Vavilov, Eloise Ray, Katharine White on Bulbs in Pots, The Joy of Botanical Drawing by Wendy Hollender, and National Seed Swap Day the Pandemic Way

The Daily Gardener Podcast Album Cover with a pot of rosemary - the herb for remembrance - beckoning gardeners to remember to listen to the show. Updated September 2025.

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community Curated News 5 Front-Yard Landscaping Secrets | Better Homes & Gardens Botanical History On This Day 1943 Death of Nikolai Vavilov, a pioneering Russian botanist and plant…

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Summer’s Gentle Spell: Roses, Moonlight, and June Reflections

Pink roses soak up the light of a June moon.

Today’s Garden Words were featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. Words inspired by the garden are the sweetest, most beautiful words of all. Pink roses soak up the light of a June moon. June 11, 2019 On this day, as the calendar embraces June,…

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