Posts Tagged ‘John Barrymore’
From Macabre to Marigolds: Vincent Price’s Horticultural Haven
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 27, 1911 On this day, dear reader, we celebrate the birth of a most intriguing figure in the annals of both cinema and horticulture: Vincent Price. While his name may conjure images…
Read MoreThe Actor’s Eden: How John Barrymore Created New York’s First Penthouse Garden
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 29, 1942 On this day, the illustrious actor John Barrymore breathed his last, departing our mortal stage with the same dramatic flair that characterized his storied career. While many now associate the…
Read MoreMay 29, 2019 Sun Traps, John Barrymore, Joyce Winifred Vickery, Alfonsina Storni, Mirabel Osler, Succession Seed Annual Flowers, and the Wedding of Townshend and Kate Brandegee
Do you have a little sun trap in your garden? The perfect spot for an afternoon of lounging while reading your favorite book? The definition of the sun trap is a small partially-enclosed outdoor space that receives a disproportionate amount of sunlight due to favorable conditions. Think of south-facing areas of your garden, areas without…
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