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Graham Stuart Thomas: Master Nurseryman and Rose Expert

A Life in the Garden Today is the birthday of Graham Stuart Thomas. GST was fundamentally a nurseryman and he lived a life fully immersed in the garden. His passion was sparked at a young age by a special birthday present he was given when he turned six: a beautiful potted fuchsia. In 2003. his…

The Plow Pioneer: Celebrating Stephen McCormick’s Agricultural Legacy

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. August 26, 1784 My dearest garden companions, today we celebrate the birthday of Stephen McCormick, who graced this earth on this very day in 1784. Oh, how marvelous it is to consider, my…

The Brush Weeder: How Gus Miller Revolutionized Weed Management

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 30, 1884 On this day, dear readers, the world welcomed one Gustav Leopold Miller – though you shall know him as Gus, for so he preferred – into its earthy embrace in…