The Pill in the Petunia Patch: When Birth Control Met Botany

Hormones in the Garden

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. September 10, 1981 On this day, the most deliciously scandalous horticultural revelation graced the pages of The Lancaster New Era. My dearest readers, prepare yourselves for a tale that will have tongues wagging…

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Golden Rows of Delight: Celebrating National Corn on the Cob Day

Corn on the Cob

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. June 11, 2019 On this day, dear readers and fellow garden enthusiasts, we find ourselves in the midst of a most delightful celebration – National Corn on the Cob Day. As we gather…

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The Stench of Success: Ohio’s Corpse Flower Spectacle

Titan arum

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 13, 2024 On this day in 2013, Ohio State University’s greenhouse became an unlikely pilgrimage site for botanical enthusiasts and olfactory thrill-seekers alike. The air hung heavy with an aroma that one…

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