gardening quotes Archives

Finding Heaven in the Sky – Alfred Sisley’s Garden Wisdom

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. October 30, 1839 Today, we find inspiration in the words of Impressionist painter Alfred Sisley, born on this day in Paris. Though primarily known for his landscapes, Sisley’s artistic philosophy offers profound wisdom…

From Stage to Soil: Helen Hayes’ Dual Passions

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. October 10, 1900 On this day, dear readers and fellow cultivators of both stage and soil, we celebrate the birth of a true luminary in the world of theatre and, as it happens,…

The Irresistible Pull of Spring: Lewis Gannett on the Gardener’s Instinct

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. October 4, 1891 On this day, dear readers, we celebrate the birth of Lewis Stiles Gannett, an American journalist and author whose words not only graced the pages of newspapers but also captured…

The Gardening Prince: Charles-Joseph Lamoral’s Horticultural Crusade

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 12, 1735 On this day, dear readers, we celebrate the birth of a most remarkable individual – Charles-Joseph Lamoral, French Field Marshal, writer, and esteemed member of the princely family of Ligne…