A Victorian Ode to May: Phebe Holder’s Botanical Poetry

Phebe A. Holder

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 1, 1890 On this day in horticultural history, the enchanting poem “A Song of May” by the esteemed New England poet and gardener Phebe Holder graced the pages of newspapers, captivating readers…

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Phoebe Hinsdale Brown: The Twilight Hymn of a Garden Soul

A white stone statue of a kneeling woman in a robe and veil, hands clasped in prayer, surrounded by lush green foliage in a garden setting.

by Phoebe Hinsdale Brown Yes, when the toilsome day is gone, And night, with banners gray,  Steals silently the glade along  In twilight’s soft array. I love to steal awhile away From little ones and care,  And spend the hours of setting day  In gratitude and prayer. I love to feast on Nature’s scenes When…

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