From Seed to Celebration: National Public Gardens Week Blooms Again

National Public Gardens Week

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 13, 2019 At last, dear horticultural enthusiasts, the time has come to don your finest gardening attire and prepare for a week of verdant festivities! For today marks the commencement of National…

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Seeds of Conservation: The Birth of the Native Plant Society of Texas

The Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT)

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. April 25, 1981 On this day, dear champions of indigenous flora, we celebrate the founding of The Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) at Texas Women’s University. This momentous occasion marked the beginning…

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