The Explorer’s Rose: John Cabot’s Lasting (and Thorny) Impact

John Cabot on the Matthew

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 2, 1497 On this day, John Cabot, the intrepid Canadian Explorer, set sail from Bristol, England, on his ship, Matthew. Little did he know that his quest for a westward route would…

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Blooms and Biceps: The Joyful Workout of Gardening

National Garden Exercise Day

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. June 6, 2022 On this day, dear readers, we celebrate National Garden Exercise Day, a delightful occasion that marries the pleasures of horticulture with the virtues of physical exertion. As one who has…

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April’s Green Gala: A Month of Garden Celebrations

April Observances

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. April 1st, every year Dearest garden enthusiasts, as we bid farewell to the last frost and welcome the tender shoots of spring, let us turn our attention to the myriad ways in which…

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