late bloomers Archives

The Late-Blooming Lens: Julia Margaret Cameron’s Photographic Revolution

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. June 11, 1815 Today is the birthday of Julia Margaret Cameron, the mother of photography, who was born on this day, in Calcutta. A woman who dared to begin her artistic journey at…

The Late-Blooming Botanist: Ynes Mexia’s Extraordinary Legacy

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 24, 1870 On this day, dear readers, the gardening world received a most remarkable gift – though none would know it for decades to come. Today marks the birth of Ynes Mexia,…

From Widow to Wonder: Mary Delany’s Remarkable Artistic Awakening

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 25, 1700 On this day, Mary Delany graced the world with her presence – a woman whose remarkable life proves that one’s golden years may indeed be the most glittering. Our dear…