Posts Tagged ‘gardening therapy’
Sowing Seeds of Solace: Monty Don’s Gardening Philosophy
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. July 8, 1955 On this day, dear garden enthusiasts, we celebrate the birth of a true horticultural luminary – the incomparable Monty Don. Born in the green and pleasant land of England, Monty…
Read MoreInternational Plant Appreciation Day: Celebrating the Healing Power of Gardens
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. April 13, 2021 Dearest garden reader, Today is a special moment for all who cherish the green world—International Plant Appreciation Day. It is a day dedicated to recognizing the profound value plants bring…
Read MoreKim Wilde: Pop Icon Turned Award-Winning Gardener and Garden Designer
An Outdoor Connection Today is the birthday of the pop singer Kim Wilde who was born on this day in 1960. After a successful music career, thanks to hits like “Kids in America” and “You Keep Me Hangin’ On,” Wilde bought a 16th-century barn and began gardening at the age of 30. Her move to…
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