Gilbert L. Campbell

Gilbert L. Campbell

Floral Cartoucherist November 12, 1972   On this day The Greenville News shared an article called Orchidist Finds Hobby Versatile. The orchidologist was Gilbert L. Campbell. During six years of collecting, Gilbert amassed more than 300 plants – in addition to a library of orchid reference materials. Orchid lovers can grow orchids all year long indoors in their…

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Orchid Obsession: The Blossoming World of Gilbert L. Campbell

Pink Orchid

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. November 12, 1972 On this day, dear readers, The Greenville News graced us with a most intriguing article entitled “Orchidist Finds Hobby Versatile.” Let us delve into the world of Gilbert L. Campbell,…

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