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Johnny Appleseed: The Orchard Planter and America’s First Herbalist

Johnny Appleseed, the legendary American pioneer nurseryman whose real name was John Chapman.

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away March 18, 1845 Today is the anniversary of the death of John Chapman – better known as Johnny Appleseed – who died on this day at the age of 70. Johnny was born in Massachusetts. In fact, the street where he was born is now called Johnny…

Johnny Appleseed: The Orchardist, Herbalist, and Early American Naturalist

John Chapman, famously known as Johnny Appleseed, an American pioneer nurseryman. He is renowned for introducing apple trees to large parts of the Midwest, including Pennsylvania, Ontario, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.

Johnny Appleseed Today is the birthday of John Chapman, who was born on this day in 1774. You may never have heard of John Chapman, but you’ve probably heard of his nickname, Johnny Appleseed. Chapman was born in Massachusetts, and the street where he was born is now called Johnny Appleseed Lane. As a young…

September 26, 2019 Bringing Nature Indoors, Nehemiah Grew, John Chapman, Oakes Ames, Robert Finch, The Pursuit of Paradise by Jane Brown, Preserve Herbs in Salt, and Cora Older

The Daily Gardener Podcast Album Cover with a pot of rosemary - the herb for remembrance - beckoning gardeners to remember to listen to the show. Updated September 2025.

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community Monologue Right now is the perfect time to bring some nature indoors. Why buy something manufactured to look like nature, when some of the most impactful pieces…