Edward August Von Regal

Eduard August von Regel

Garten Flora Today is the birthday of the Russian botanist Edward August Von Regal. Edward was born in Switzerland – but he lived most of his life in Russia. Edward worked in a number of botanical gardens, including gardens in Germany and Switzerland. In 1852, Edward founded a magazine called Garten Flora, where he described…

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Edward August Von Regal

Edward August Von Regal

Founder of Garten Flora Today is the birthday of the Russian botanist Edward August Von Regal, who was born on this day in 1815. Regal was born in Switzerland – but he lived most of his life in Russia. Regal worked in a number of botanical gardens, including gardens in Germany and Switzerland. In 1852,…

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August 13, 2019 Nasturtiums, Peter Kalm, the Snowberry, Edward August Von Regal, Benedict Roezl, John Gould Veitch, Tove Jansson, The Orchid Hunter by Leif Bersweden, Add More Groundcover,  Albert Ruth and the Twinflower

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Boy, nasturtiums are such wonderful plants, aren’t they? August is a time when your nasturtiums look fabulous, even after a summer of blooming their hearts out. Right about now, your nasturtiums will bloom better if you remove a few of the center leaves. Opening up the plant a little bit will promote airflow – and…

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