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Zina Pitcher
The Pitcher’s Thistle April 12, 1872 Today is the anniversary of the death of the American doctor, University of Michigan regent, and amateur botanist Zina Pitcher – who was profiled last week on his birthday, April 5th. In his spare time, Zina enjoyed botanizing, and he’s remembered for the thistle he discovered, commonly known as…
Read MoreApril 12, 2021 North-Facing Garden Ideas, Zina Pitcher, Thomas Nuttal, Willis Linn Jepson, Edith Pargeter, Hydrangeas by Naomi Slade and National Licorice Day
Today we celebrate the American doctor and amateur botanist who left a legacy in Michigan. We’ll also learn about the first botanist to explore Michigan. We’ll recognize the man who started the California Botanical Society. We hear a quick thought on spring from Ellis Peters. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a beautiful book about Hydrangea. And then…
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Zina Pitcher Place April 5, 1872 Today is the anniversary of the death of the American doctor, educator, and amateur botanist Zina Pitcher. Zina managed to pack a lot of living and incredible relationships into his 75-year life. Known for his tireless work ethic, Zina established the Detroit public school system. He taught at West…
Read MoreApril 5, 2021 Cottage Garden Ideas, Matthias Schleiden, Zina Pitcher, Lilies of the Valley Fabergé egg, Edward Giobbi, Happy Bonsai by Micheal Tran, and Anne Scott-James
Today we celebrate the botanist who discovered cells in plants and helped to establish cell theory. We’ll also learn about an amateur botanist who had a tremendous impact on the University of Michigan. We’ll remember the gift of a stunning Fabergé egg known as The Lilies of the Valley egg. We hear a delightful verse…
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The Botanist Regent It’s the birthday of Zina Pitcher (April 12, 1797 in Sandy Hill, New York – April 5, 1872 in Detroit). He managed to pack a lot of living and incredible relationships into his 75 year life. He established the Detroit public school system. He taught at West Point. He was Michigan’s most…
Read MoreApril 12, 2019 Plant Tags, Licorice, Zina Pitcher, John J. Audobon, Thomas Nuttal, William Kent, Dr. Edward G. Voss, and Peter White
I was looking at the cute brass plant labels on the Target website the other day – I was trying to find the link to that adorable garden tote I was telling you about, and I thought about the evolution of a gardener when it comes to using plant tags. First, you start out needing…
Read MoreZina Pitcher, Amateur Botanist and Doctor, Remembered by Patient Decades Later
“After Zina’s death, Peter ensured that his Detroit grave was planted with flowers every spring.” April 12, 1797 On this day, the American physician, politician, educator, and naturalist Zina Pitcher was born. During his life, Zina Pitcher was an amateur botanist. He loved the natural world. Professionally, Zina was a doctor. Here’s a poignant story…
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