Seeds of Wisdom: John Hope’s Botanical Revolution in Edinburgh

A colored etching by J. Kay from 1786, depicting Professor John Hope.

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 10, 1725 On this day, dear garden enthusiasts, we celebrate the birth of a true horticultural hero, John Hope. This esteemed gentleman would grow to become not only a distinguished botanist and…

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The Botanical Genius: John Hope’s Garden of Knowledge

John Hope in a coloured etching by J. Kay in 1786 thumbnail image.

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 3, 1725 On this day, the illustrious John Hope drew his first breath—a man destined to become not merely another Scottish gentleman of learning, but a botanical luminary whose influence would spread…

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