Jean White-Haney

Jean White-Haney

The Prickly Pear March 11, 1877 Today is the birthday of the Australian botanist Jean White-Haney. Before I tell you Jean’s story, it’s important to remember that Prickly Pear Cactus is not native to Australia. A man named Captain Arthur Phillip brought the Prickly Pear from Rio de Janeiro to Australia way back in 1787.…

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March 11, 2021 Sarah Raven’s Tip for Growing Herbs, Pierre Turpin, Jean White-Haney, Delphinium Secrets, Food Grown Right In Your Backyard by Colin McCrate and Brad Halm, and Montrose’s Priceless Tree

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Today we celebrate a botanical illustrator who is remembered as one of the greats from the 17th century. We’ll also learn about a woman who battled the Prickly Pear Cactus – not an easy thing to do. We’ll hear an excerpt from an expert on growing giant hybrid delphinium – and why we really should…

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