Posts Tagged ‘gardening television’
Percy Thrower: The Gardener Who Brought Gardening to British Television
The Windsor Writer March 18, 1988 And today is the anniversary of the death of the British Gardner broadcaster and writer, Percy Thrower. As a young boy, Percy wanted to grow up to be a head gardener – just like his father. After spending his entire childhood learning from his dad, he became a journeyman…
Read MoreHugo von Mohl and Peter Cundall: Pioneers of Plant Science and Organic Gardening
Greatest Botanist of His Day Today is the birthday of the German botanist Hugo von Mohl. The greatest “botanist of his day,” it said in one newspaper. A German botanist, he was the first to propose that new cells are formed by cell division. Mitosis was discovered by Hugo von Mohl. And, in 1837, he…
Read MoreRemembering Geoff Hamilton: The People’s Gardener Born This Day
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…
Read MorePeter Cundall: Celebrating 92 Years of Gardening Inspiration and Organic Advocacy
Peter Cundall Peter Cundall was born on April 1st, 1927 (Books by this author). A Tasmanian gardener, Peter was the friendly host of the long-running TV show Gardening Australia – one of the first shows committed to 100% organic practices and practical advice. Peter inspired both young and old to the garden. In his…
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