Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford

America’s Sweetheart April 8, 1892 Today is the birthday of America’s sweetheart, Hollywood legend, and lover of trees, Mary Pickford, born Gladys Marie Smith. Jump on Twitter, search for “Mary Pickford Tree,” and you’ll see images of Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford planting a tree at their PickFair estate. #ArborDay Mary Pickford was the first…

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Mary Pickford: The Rose-Eating Starlet with a Green Thumb

Mary Pickford

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. April 8, 1892 On this day, America’s sweetheart and Hollywood legend Mary Pickford was born Gladys Marie Smith—a woman who, dear readers, possessed not only a talent for captivating audiences but also a…

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