A Garden in the Hills: Katharine Stewart’s Diary Entry for October 23rd

Katharine Stewart, A Garden in the Hills

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. Here’s an excerpt for today from Katharine Stewart’s diary-turned-book A Garden in the Hills.  October 23rd Waking to find a scattering of snow above the tree line on the hill, I think ‘time…

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Blossoms, Berries, and Bygone Days: Calvin Fletcher’s Garden Diary

Calvin Fletcher

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. June 2, 1859 On this day, dear fellow gardeners, let us take a delightful journey back to the mid-19th century, where we shall bask in the horticultural observations of one Calvin Fletcher. This…

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