Ludwig Winter

Ludwig Winter

The Palm Tree Gardener It was on this day that the German botanist and internationally-regarded landscape architect Ludwig Winter was born. Winter taught Karl Forrester – of Karl Forrester grass fame – when he came to visit him in Italy. Early on, Winter was drawn to exotic plants. When he began gardening in Italy, he…

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August 9, 2019 Plant Surprises, Ludwig Winter, Walden, George Vasey, Helen Duranc, Bunny Melon, Richard Combe Miller, Holistic Herbal, David Hoffman, Black Lace Black Elder, Flame Tree, and San Francisco

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Every now and then, plants can surprise you. In this case, I’m talking about more than just a beautiful bloom or general survival. I’m talking about variations that could lead to exciting new varieties. This topic was covered in the newspaper out of Richmond, Indiana, on this day in 1938. Here’s what it said: “Black…

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