Posts Tagged ‘garden birds’
Autumn Melancholy: Henri Frederic Amiel on gardens, fading leaves, and the soul’s reflection in nature
by Henri Frederic Amiel Walked for half an hour in the garden. A fine rain was falling, and the landscape was that of autumn. The sky was hung with various shades of gray, and mists hovered about the distant mountains – a melancholy nature. The leaves were falling on all sides like the last illusions…
Read MoreWings Among the Roses: Celebrating Roger Tory Peterson’s Gardener-Friendly Legacy
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. August 28, 1908 On this day, my darling bird enthusiasts and garden companions, we celebrate the birth of a man who taught us to look skyward with purpose and delight. Today marks the…
Read MoreWilliam Henry Davies’ Birds, Butterflies, and Simple Songs of Nature
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. William Henry Davies (1871-1940), a Welsh poet and writer. July 3, 1871 This date marks the birthday of William Henry Davies,…
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