nature in literature Archives

Pruning Words: Matsuo Basho and the Art of Haiku

Portrait of Basho by Hokusai, late 18th century

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. November 28, 1694 On this day, the garden of Japanese poetry lost one of its most exquisite blooms. Matsuo Basho, the master gardener of haiku, breathed his last, leaving behind a legacy as…

From Shelf to Soul: Stefan Zweig’s Blooming Legacy

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. November 28, 1881 On this day, a literary seed was planted that would grow into one of the most prolific and widely-read authors of the early 20th century. Stefan Zweig, the Austrian writer…

From Pippi to Pine Trees: Astrid Lindgren’s Natural Legacy

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. November 14, 1907 On this day, dear readers and fellow admirers of literary landscapes, we celebrate the birth of a true enchantress of words: Astrid Lindgren, the Swedish writer whose tales have blossomed…

Birch Trees and Mushroom Rain: The Natural World of Sergei Yesenin

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. October 3, 1895 On this day, dear readers, we celebrate the birth of a poet whose words became the very heartbeat of Russia. Sergei Yesenin, that lyrical genius, entered the world, destined to…

Miroslav Krleža: A Literary Giant in the Garden of History

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. July 7, 1893 On this day, dear readers and fellow garden enthusiasts, we commemorate the birth of a literary giant whose pen was as sharp as the thorns on a rose bush -…

The Floral Muse of Paisley: Remembering Robert Tannahill

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 17, 1810 On this day, we mark the passing of Robert Tannahill, a Scottish poet and lyricist fondly remembered as the ‘Weaver Poet’ of Paisley. Often compared to the great Robert Burns,…