A Rose for America: The Crowning of Our National Flower

The rose, of any color, is America's national flower

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. September 23, 1986 My cherished companions of trowel and bloom, gather ’round as we delve into a most momentous occasion in horticultural history. On this day in 1986, after what one might call…

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Plough Monday: When Gardens Awaken from Their Yuletide Slumber

Plough Monday

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. January 11, 2021 On this day, dear garden enthusiasts, we bid adieu to the festive season and welcome the return of honest toil. For today, you see, is Plough Monday – that most…

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