Blooms and Ballrooms: FTD’s Golden Anniversary Gala

The 50th-anniversary convention of FTD

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. August 14, 1960 On this day, dear readers, we find ourselves transported to a most enchanting affair: the 50th-anniversary convention of FTD, held in the grand Cobo Hall of Detroit. Oh, what a…

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May 20, 1913: When Chelsea Became the Capital of Flower Power

A 1913 Chelsea Flower Show winners trophy

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 20, 1913 On this day, dear garden enthusiasts, we find ourselves transported to a moment of horticultural history that would blossom into one of the most prestigious flower shows in the world.…

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Buffalo’s Pink Paradise: The Cherry Blossom Festival Blooms

Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 1, 2019 On this day, dear readers, the city of Buffalo, New York, bursts into a symphony of pink and white as it kicks off its annual Cherry Blossom Festival. From May…

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