Birch Trees and Mushroom Rain: The Natural World of Sergei Yesenin

Sergei Yesenin portrait

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. October 3, 1895 On this day, dear readers, we celebrate the birth of a poet whose words became the very heartbeat of Russia. Sergei Yesenin, that lyrical genius, entered the world, destined to…

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The Royal Blossom of May: Lily of the Valley and the Fabergé Egg

Lilies of the Valley Faberge egg

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. April 5, 1898 Dearest reader, On this day, the exquisite Lilies of the Valley Fabergé egg was presented to none other than Tsar Nicholas II of Russia as an affectionate gift for his…

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