A Flower for the Fog: San Francisco’s Love Story with Dahlias

Pink Dahlia

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. October 4, 1926 On this day, dear readers, San Francisco embraced a most enchanting bloom as its official flower. The Dahlia, with its myriad forms and kaleidoscopic hues, was bestowed the honor of…

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Unveiling the Secrets of Peony Perfection: Lessons from 1908

Peony cuttings in water

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. June 8, 1908 On this day, dear readers, a most intriguing review of the Peterson Nursery in Chicago graced the pages of horticultural discourse, offering a tantalizing glimpse into their annual peony week.…

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Blooms and Ballrooms: FTD’s Golden Anniversary Gala

The 50th-anniversary convention of FTD

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. August 14, 1960 On this day, dear readers, we find ourselves transported to a most enchanting affair: the 50th-anniversary convention of FTD, held in the grand Cobo Hall of Detroit. Oh, what a…

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