Posts Tagged ‘urban gardens’
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…
Read MoreThe Healing Horticulture of 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…
Read MoreThe Ripley Garden: A Fragrant Legacy at the Smithsonian
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…
Read MoreCultivating Beauty: The Life and Work of David 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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