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Lord Byron
A Literary Crime May 17, 1824 On this day, the diaries of the English Romantic poet, satirist, and politician, Lord Byron, are burned by six of his friends. The act intended to protect his privacy has also been described as “the greatest crime in literary history.” The loss likely impacted botanical literature as Lord Byron…
Read MoreMay 17, 2021 Mary Delany, Lord Byron, Dennis Potter, The Mitten Tree, On Harper’s Trail by by Elizabeth Findley Shores, and the First Color Photograph
Today we celebrate a woman who became a renowned floral artist late in life. We’ll also learn about an English poet and politician who loved nature. We’ll recognize some of the final sentiments about the wonder of nature from a television dramatist, screenwriter, and journalist. We hear an adorable excerpt about growing a mitten tree.…
Read MoreAugust 1, 2019 Gladiola, Edwin Way Teale, Franklyn Hugh Perring, Lord Byron, The Garden Chef, Repurposed Strawberry Jar, and Plants Named After People
Are you growing, Gladiola? The plants are also sometimes called the Sword Lily. Gladiola is Latin for a small sword. In Victorian times, the Gladiola meant, “You pierce my heart.” And the next time you see a Gladiola, take a closer look: Members of this family produce parts in multiples of three. There are three…
Read MoreThe English Winter Ending in July
By Lord Byron The English winter, ending in July To recommence in August. As featured onThe Daily Gardener podcast: Words inspired by the garden are the sweetest, most beautiful words of all. Lord Byron
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