Posts Tagged ‘First Lady’
Martha’s Green Legacy: The Enduring Kitchen Garden of Mount Vernon
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. June 2, 1731 On this day, dear garden enthusiasts, we celebrate the birth of a most remarkable woman, one whose influence extended far beyond the hallowed halls of the nascent American government. I…
Read MoreCelebrating First Lady Betty Ford: Lifelong Gardener and Founder of the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail, Colorado
“Just walking along these winding paths – with the abundance of beauty so close to the touch – brings an introspection and sense of calm too often missing in our lives.” April 8, 1918 Today is the birthday of the beloved First Lady Betty Ford. As a woman, Betty Ford consistently defied the odds.…
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