Posts Tagged ‘John Charles Frémont’
The Garden Legacies of Julius Caesar, Jane Loudon, and John Fremont
A Roman Leader Today is the birthday of the Roman leader Julius Caesar. On this day, Romans lay a wreath at his statue and throw flowers in the Forum where Caesar was murdered. This post was featured onThe Daily Gardener podcast: helping gardeners find their roots, one story at a time Julius Caesar
Read MoreJohn Charles Frémont, Cottonwoods, and the Garden of the West
The Pathfinder Today is the anniversary of the death of the American explorer, soldier, and the first Presidential candidate of the Republican Party, John Charles Frémont. Frémont is remembered as “The Pathfinder” after helping many Americans who were heading West by creating documents and maps of his expeditions. In fact, John and his wife, Jesse,…
Read MoreJuly 13, 2020 Garden Ideas to Boost Curb Appeal, Julius Caesar, Jane Loudon, John Charles Frémont, John Clare, The Power of a Plant by Stephen Ritz, and the Fairchild Tropical Garden
Today we celebrate the Roman Leader who is still honored with flowers. We’ll also learn about one of the best botanical writers of all time. We celebrate the man remembered with the naming of the Cottonwood. We also celebrate the life of a beloved English poet through his poetry – every year on this day,…
Read MoreJohn Charles Frémont: The Pathfinder and Botanical Explorer of the American West
Populus Fremonti Today is the birthday of the American explorer, soldier, and the first Presidential candidate of the Republican Party, John Charles Frémont. Frémont is remembered as “The Pathfinder” after helping many Americans who were heading West by creating documents and maps of his expeditions West. John and his wife, Jesse, created an entire map…
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