Posts Tagged ‘gardening tips’
A Garden in the Hills: Katharine Stewart’s Diary Entry for October 23rd
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. Here’s an excerpt for today from Katharine Stewart’s diary-turned-book A Garden in the Hills. October 23rd Waking to find a scattering of snow above the tree line on the hill, I think ‘time…
Read MoreThe Allure of Allium: Celebrating Garlic Lovers Day
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. October 6th On this day, dear garden enthusiasts and culinary aficionados, we celebrate the pungent glory of Garlic Lovers Day. This aromatic allium, often referred to as the “stinking rose,” is a member…
Read MoreThe Father of Newfoundland Botany: Merritt Lyndon Fernald’s Enduring Impact
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. October 5, 1873 On this day, dear readers, we celebrate the birth of a true luminary in the world of botany, Merritt Lyndon Fernald. This American botanist, whose prolific pen produced over 800…
Read MoreBlooms and Biceps: The Joyful Workout of Gardening
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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