Dawn with the Iris King: Remembering William Rickatson Dykes

William Rickatson Dykes

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. November 4, 1877 Today we celebrate the birth of William Rickatson Dykes [RICK-et-sun DYKES], born in Bayswater, London. Though he began his career as a classics teacher at Charterhouse School, it was his…

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The Vanishing Bouquet: Ettie Alexander’s Wildflower Legacy

The California Poppy

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 15, 2024 On this day, dear gardening enthusiasts, we find ourselves transported back to the year 1898, when the San Francisco Call featured an article of utmost intrigue titled “The Prettiest Wild…

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