Oct 19, 2021
Today in botanical history, we celebrate an American poet and
writer, a look back at a one-of-a-kind event at the gardens at Iowa
State, and the English gardener who bred phenomenal lupins.
We'll hear an excerpt from Thomas Merton's diary entry for
October.
We Grow That Garden Library™ with an award-winning modern...
Oct 14, 2021
Today in botanical history, we celebrate a fun little story from
the White House, a New Zealand writer, and a pop culture film that
debuted on this day 27 years ago today.
We'll hear an excerpt from an Eva Ibbotson book.
We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book that promotes an awareness
of and appreciation for...
Oct 13, 2021
Today in botanical history, we celebrate a French writer and
poet, an adorable poem called Song of October that's kind of faded
into obscurity, and a Forester's advice about pine needles.
We'll hear an excerpt from an English writer often called the
prince of paradox.
We Grow That Garden Library™ with a lovely recipe...
Oct 12, 2021
Today in botanical history, we celebrate a Dutch botanical
illustrator, a writer from New Orleans, and a hymn writer - who
wrote over 400 hymns.
We'll hear an excerpt from Terri Irwin - just fabulous - wife of
the late great Steve Irwin.
We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book about Living on the Land.
A hot topic...
Oct 11, 2021
Today in botanical history, we celebrate a Philadelphia plant
lover who we get to know only through his correspondence to other
botanists, we’ll also learn about the German palm expert and the
man who became a director at Kew - but not before becoming an
expert in the graves of the fallen during WWI.
We'll hear an...