plant physiology Archives

John Joly: The Poet-Scientist Who Understood Plant Magic

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. November 1, 1857 John Joly (pronounced “JOLLY”) was born on this day in Hollywood House near the village of Bracknagh (pronounced “BRACK-nuh”) in County Offaly, Ireland. Joly was an Irish polymath whose profound…

Chlorophyll, Gravity, and the Invisible Forces: Henri Dutrochet’s Legacy

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. November 14, 1776 On this day, dear readers and fellow admirers of nature’s mysteries, we celebrate the birth of a true luminary in the realm of botanical science: Henri Dutrochet, the French physician,…

Rooted in Science: The Botanical Legacy of Paul J. Kremer

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 8, 1904 On this day in 1904, the horticultural world was graced with the birth of Paul J. Kremer, a botanist whose life’s work would blossom into a legacy as enduring as…