Lin Yutang’s Autumnal Wisdom: A Seasonal Reflection on Life and Nature

Lin photographed in 1939 (enhanced and colorized)

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: November 14, 1895 On this day, dear readers and fellow admirers of nature’s ever-changing tapestry, we celebrate the birth of a most remarkable individual: Lin Yutang, the Chinese inventor, writer, and translator whose words would bridge the gap between East and West, much like…

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Miroslav Krleža: A Literary Giant in the Garden of History

Miroslav KrlezÌŒa, 1953

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. July 7, 1893 On this day, dear readers and fellow garden enthusiasts, we commemorate the birth of a literary giant whose pen was as sharp as the thorns on a rose bush -…

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September’s Philosopher: Henri Frederic Amiel’s Garden Wisdom

Henri Frederic Amiel in his 30s

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. September 27, 1821 My dearest gardening friends, as autumn’s gentle touch begins to paint our gardens in amber and gold, how fitting it is to recall the birth of Henri Frederic Amiel on…

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