Jacob Ritner: Home and Garden News During the Civil War

Jacob Ritner Portrait

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. On May 16, 1861, Jacob Ritner, a Union captain, wrote to his wife, Emeline. Gardens have served as sources of comfort and inspiration throughout history, a testament to the enduring power of nature…

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Blooms Amid Battle: The Garden Letters of Jacob and Emeline Ritner

Jacob Ritner Portrait

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 16, 1861 On this day, dear readers, we find ourselves transported to the tumultuous era of the American Civil War, where a poignant exchange between Union Captain Jacob Ritner and his beloved…

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