Asa Gray: The Birth of American Botany’s Greatest Voice

Asa Gray by Sir David McNee, 1838

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. November 18, 1810 On this day, Asa Gray (1810-1888) was born. He was a figure who would become America’s preeminent botanist and one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century. Born…

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The Gift That Changed Science: When Henslow Sent Darwin Around the World

Charles Darwin

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. July 12, 1831 Dearest readers and garden enthusiasts, gather round for I have the most delicious morsel of scientific history to share with you today! On this day, a most pivotal exchange took…

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