Botanical Whispers: John Torrey and the Secret Gardens of Old New York

John Torrey (1796-1873), a prominent American botanist, chemist, and physician.

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. August 15, 1796 My darling green-thumbed confidants, the society of botanical enthusiasts has been forever altered by the arrival of one John Torrey, born on this most auspicious day in 1796. While you…

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