From Ashes to Immortality: Olaus Rudbeck’s Botanical Legacy

Olaus Rudbeck, painted in 1696 by Martin Mijtens the Elder

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. September 17, 1702 Dearest garden enthusiasts, today we honor a man whose dedication to botanical knowledge quite literally walked through fire, and whose legacy blooms in every Black-Eyed Susan that graces our gardens.…

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Brushstrokes of Botany: Magnus Hallman’s Portraits of Linnaeus

Hallman's most popular portrait of Carl Linnaeus

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. August 16, 1745 On this day, dear horticultural enthusiasts, we find ourselves transported to the lush landscapes of Östergötland County, Sweden. For it was on this very date that Magnus Hallman, a painter…

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