The Landscape of Home by Edmund Hollander

The Landscape of Home by Edmund Hollander

As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. The Landscape of Home by Edmund Hollander  This book came out in March 2024, and the subtitle is In the Country, By the Sea, In the…

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The Healing Horticulture of Oliver Sacks

Dr. Oliver Sacks

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. July 11, 1933 On this day, dear readers, we celebrate the birth of a most remarkable individual, Dr. Oliver Sacks – neurologist, naturalist, historian of science, and writer extraordinaire. While his contributions to…

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The Ripley Garden: A Fragrant Legacy at the Smithsonian

Mary Livingston Ripley

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 25, 1988 On this day, dear garden enthusiasts, we celebrate the dedication of a horticultural gem nestled in the heart of our nation’s capital – the Ripley Garden at the Smithsonian. Allow…

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Cultivating Beauty: The Life and Work of David Darrell

David F. Darrell

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. April 10, 1946 On this day, dear readers, we celebrate the birth of a true artist of the earth, landscape architect David Darrell. Like a well-planned garden, Darrell’s life was a harmonious blend…

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