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Percy Thrower
The Windsor Writer March 18, 1988 And today is the anniversary of the death of the British Gardner broadcaster and writer, Percy Thrower. As a young boy, Percy wanted to grow up to be a head gardener – just like his father. After spending his entire childhood learning from his dad, he became a journeyman…
Read MoreMarch 18, 2021 The Chrysanthemum Comeback, Johnny Appleseed, Percy Thrower, The Left Hand of Nature, Garden Design Workbook by John Brookes, Harriet Barnes Pratt and Gardens on Parade
Today we celebrate the birthday of a man many of us have heard about, but the details of his life story are even more compelling than the legend that is part of his legacy. We’ll also learn about a gardener and broadcaster who was beloved by millions and who started off his lifelong career as…
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