Remembering Geoff Hamilton: The People’s Gardener Born This Day

Geoff Hamilton

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. August 15, 1936 Oh, my darling dirt-diggers and rose-scented revelers! On this day in 1936, the gardening world received a most marvelous gift when Geoff Hamilton first graced this verdant earth. Your Lady…

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Monty Don: Birthday Blooms for Britain’s Garden Guru

Monty Don

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. July 8, 2019 On this day, we toast the illustrious Monty Don on his natal anniversary! One cannot help but wonder if the flowers in his garden stand a touch taller today, as…

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