Posts Tagged ‘Jardin des Plantes’
Waldo in Bloom: The Botanical Journey of Ralph Waldo Emerson
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 25, 1803 On this day, dear readers, we celebrate the birth of a man whose words have blossomed through the ages, much like the flowers he so adored – Ralph Waldo Emerson.…
Read MoreFrom Royal Roots to Public Paradise: The Birth of Jardin des Plantes
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. June 10, 1793 On this day, dear garden enthusiasts, we find ourselves transported to the heart of Paris, where a horticultural jewel is about to unfurl its petals to the world. The year…
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