Karl Friedrich von Gaertner: Cultivating the Future of Plant Science

Karl Friedrich von Gaertner

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 1, 1772 On this day, Karl Friedrich von Gaertner, a German botanist with a name that destiny seemed to have chosen, was born. Gaertner, which translates to “gardener,” was indeed a fitting…

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Deoban’s Secret: India’s Groundbreaking Garden of Cryptogams

Cryptogamic Garden

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. July 11, 2021 On this day, dear horticultural enthusiasts, we find ourselves transported to the lush, misty heights of the Deoban area in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Here, nestled at a breathtaking altitude of 9,000…

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