Blooming Against the Odds: Ellsworth Jerome Hill’s Botanical Triumph

Ellsworth Jerome Hill

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. December 1, 1833 On this day, dear friends of the garden and admirers of human perseverance, a most remarkable individual drew his first breath. Ellsworth Jerome Hill, destined to become a Presbyterian minister,…

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Beyond Sight: Helen Keller’s Profound Connection to Nature

Helen Keller holding a rose

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. June 1, 1968 On this day, dear garden enthusiasts, we bid farewell to a remarkable soul whose connection to nature transcended the boundaries of sight and sound. Helen Keller, that indomitable spirit and…

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