Five Acres of Inspiration: James Weldon Johnson’s Garden Sanctuary

James Weldon Johnson

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. June 17, 1871 On this day, dear readers, the world welcomed James Weldon Johnson—a man whose lyrical prowess would one day grace our society with “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” A composition that,…

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Ruth Stout: The Garden Revolutionary Who Refused to Break a Sweat

Ruth Stout

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. June 14, 1884 On this day, the garden world welcomed Ruth Stout, who would become one of gardening’s most delightfully rebellious voices. Stout emerged as the unlikely revolutionary who dared suggest what many…

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