Posts Tagged ‘Irish’
Remembering The Shadow: Lady Charlotte Wheeler-Cuffe – Botanical Artist, Plant Collector, Animal Lover, and Gardener
Subtitle March 8, 1963 Today is the anniversary of the death of the little-known, multi-talented, and dauntless plant explorer, plant collector, gardener, and botanical artist Charlotte Wheeler-Cuffe. Born in Wimbledon in 1867, Charlotte was the youngest daughter in her family. Charlotte became very ill at some point in her childhood, and her sickliness caused her…
Read MoreCelebrating Irish Gardener William Robinson: Originator of the Herbaceous Border, Advocate for the Wild Garden – but not a Fan of Greenhouses
“One cold night, the fires for keeping the greenhouses warm failed. Whatever the particulars, whether he argued with his boss, forgot to tend the fire, or acted in revenge, the result was that the tender plants in the greenhouse died.” July 15, 1838 On this day, we celebrate the birthday of William Robinson, the originator…
Read MoreCelebrating William Robinson – Originator of the Herbaceous Border and Advocate for the Wild Garden – But Not a Fan of Greenhouses
“One cold night, the fires for keeping the greenhouses warm failed. Whatever the particulars, whether he argued with his boss, forgot to tend the fire, or acted in revenge, the result was that the tender plants in the greenhouse died.” July 15, 1838 On this day, we celebrate the birthday of William Robinson, the originator…
Read MoreRemembering Irish Botanist Charlotte Grace O’Brien
“I will puzzle the botanists of another generation, and when my bones are dust and my good spade rust…” June 3, 1909 On this day, the Irish immigration reformer Charlotte Grace O’Brien died. After a life devoted to improving the lives of others, Charlotte devoted her leisure time to writing and studying plant life. Charlotte…
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