Posts Tagged ‘Peaches’
Garden Expert Dr. Joe White Connected to People Through Plants and Became a Trusted Plant Guru
“It occurred to me early on that horticulture had a way of touching everybody’s life.” January 14, 2001 On this day, The Times out of Shreveport, Louisiana, published a story by Margaret Martin about garden expert Joe White: Northwest Louisiana gardeners call Joe White when they have a question. Want to know about pests, soil, or…
Read MoreDecember 22, 2020 Tree Ferns, David Hosack, George Eliot, William B. Arnett, David Mas Masumoto, The Four Season Farm Gardener’s Cookbook by Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman and Lady Bird Johnson
Today we celebrate the botanist and doctor who established the nation’s first public botanical garden. We’ll also learn about the English Victorian author who loved roses. We’ll recognize the inspiring former president and owner of Tulsa Greenhouse and Four State Wholesale. We’ll hear an excerpt about pruning from a peach farmer. We Grow That Garden…
Read MoreA 1967 Hit for Your Fall Garden Playlist: Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie by Jay & The Techniques
“If you’re looking for something catchy and sweet for your fall playlist in the garden, consider adding Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie.” September 24, 1967 On this day, the song Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie by Jay & The Techniques reached number 8 on the Top 40 music charts. The lyrics are a throwback to a childhood expression,…
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