Posts Tagged ‘Letter’
Jacob Ritner: Home and Garden News During the Civil War
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. On May 16, 1861, Jacob Ritner, a Union captain, wrote to his wife, Emeline. Gardens have served as sources of comfort and inspiration throughout history, a testament to the enduring power of nature…
Read MoreJane Austen’s Letter to her Sister Cassandra and a Closer Look at the Beautiful Laburnum
“We know from Jane’s letters to her sister Cassandra that gardens brought her joy and were also regulating.” February 8, 1807 Jane Austen wrote to her sister, Cassandra. Jane loved gardens. She had a heart for ornamentals, herbs, and kitchen gardening. And her family always had a garden – growing their food and beautifying their…
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