Posts Tagged ‘Organic Gardening’
A Life in the Garden by Barbara Damrosch
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. A Life in the Garden by Barbara Damrosch This book came out in 2024, and the subtitle is Tales and Tips for Growing Food in Every…
Read MoreMaxine Kumin: Poet, Gardener, and Warrior of the Earth
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. June 6, 1925 Dearest garden reader, On this day, the world was graced by the birth of Maxine Kumin, an American poet, novelist, children’s author, and devoted gardener whose Pulitzer Prize-winning voice found…
Read MoreGardener at heart: George Harrison’s soulful refuge in Friar Park
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. February 25, 1943 Dearest reader, On this day, we celebrate the birth of George Harrison, the English musician and singer-songwriter whose gentle melodies and profound lyricism carried the world through some of its most…
Read MoreA Bouquet of Books: Garden Reading for Every Season
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. November 2, 1975 Dearest Gardeners, On this day, The New York Times shared a list of new gardening books in its “Around the Garden” segment. Some bright newcomers have been added to the trowel‐watering can library.…
Read MoreJean Hersey: A Year in a Garden’s Life
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. September 29, 1902 Dearest readers, Today, we celebrate the birth of Jean Hersey, an American garden writer whose gentle words and vibrant observations have quietly nurtured readers for decades. Born Jean McKelvey…
Read MoreOrganic Gardening for Everyone by Cali Kim
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: Organic Gardening for Everyone by Cali Kim This book came out in 2019, and the subtitle is Homegrown Vegetables Made Easy – No Experience Required! In this book, Kim shows how easy it is to grow healthy vegetables at home – something she started doing in 2012. At the…
Read MoreEmilia Hazelip and the Birth of Synergistic Gardening
Synergistic Gardening Today is the birthday of the Spanish woman who pioneered a system of organic gardening known as synergistic gardening – Emilia Hazelip. Emilia was born in Barcelona. As a young adult, she embraced communal living and was part of the hippie movement. She managed to make her way to California, where she worked…
Read MoreHugo von Mohl and Peter Cundall: Pioneers of Plant Science and Organic Gardening
Greatest Botanist of His Day Today is the birthday of the German botanist Hugo von Mohl. The greatest “botanist of his day,” it said in one newspaper. A German botanist, he was the first to propose that new cells are formed by cell division. Mitosis was discovered by Hugo von Mohl. And, in 1837, he…
Read MorePrince Charles: From Palace Plot to Highgrove’s Organic Gardens
Growing Up Gardening Today is the birthday of Prince Charles, who was born on this day in 1948. Recently, Prince Charles was asked how he came to love gardening. It turns out, as a little boy, he was given a small hidden plot at Buckingham Palace where he could grow vegetables. Prince Charles and his…
Read MorePeter Cundall: Celebrating 92 Years of Gardening Inspiration and Organic Advocacy
Peter Cundall Peter Cundall was born on April 1st, 1927 (Books by this author). A Tasmanian gardener, Peter was the friendly host of the long-running TV show Gardening Australia – one of the first shows committed to 100% organic practices and practical advice. Peter inspired both young and old to the garden. In his…
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