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Theodore Vogel, the Niger Expedition, and the Trials of a Botanist at Sea
A Peaceful Passing December 4, 1841 On this day, the German botanist Theodore Vogel was laid low with dysentery. After joining the Niger (“nee-ZHER”) expedition, Theodore recorded in his journal the difficulties of traveling without the benefit of a Wardian Case on board a naval warship called the Wilberforce: “As soon as I got on…
Read MoreDecember 4, 2020 David Domoney’s Fencing Guide, Andre Michaux, Theodore Vogel, John Tyndall, Arthur St. John Adcock, The Family Garden Plan by Melissa K. Norris, and Edna Walling
Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community Curated News David Domoney’s Fencing Guide | David Domoney Botanical History On This Day 1788 André Michaux crosses the Tugalo River and notes yellowroot, rhododendron, mountain laurel, hydrangea,…
Read MoreTheodore Vogel: The German Botanist Lost to the Niger Expedition
Always Active On this day in 1841, the German botanist Theodore Vogel was laid low with dysentery. Vogel was botanizing in Niger (“nee-ZHER”) after joining the Niger expedition in May of that year. By August, Vogel recorded the hardships of traveling by naval warship in his journal: “As soon as I got on board the…
Read MoreDecember 4, 2019 Central Park Arborists, Dahlias at Bramble Garden, Saving Junipers, Andre Michaux, Theodore Vogel, John Tyndall, Edna Walling, Baron von Mueller, Starting & Saving Seeds by Julie Thompson Adolf, Plant Labels, and the Davenport Women’s Club
Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community Curated News Branching Out: The Arborists Behind (and in) Central Park’s Trees – The Official Website of Central Park NYC I think that I shall never see……
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