Feb 26, 2021
Today we celebrate a charming woman who became known as the
Apple Blossom Lady.
We'll also learn about the man who raised the best begonias in the
world back in the early 1900s.
We hear some thoughts on tussie-mussies.
We Grow That Garden Library™ with an informative and delightful
book about Fungi ("funj-eye") - and...
Feb 25, 2021
Today we celebrate a young botanist that wrote the first flora
of Ireland at the age of 22.
We'll also learn about the Father of Serbian botany.
We hear words about the birds of winter - creatures that entertain
us at our bird feeders and fly freely over our winter gardens.
We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book...
Feb 24, 2021
Today we celebrate the birthday of a man who appreciated
simplicity and knew that we would, too.
We'll also learn about the Indiana State Flower - it’s not a native
- but it sure is beautiful.
We hear some words from a 1997 Garden Chore list.
We Grow That Garden Library™ with a beautiful book that takes us on
a tour...
Feb 23, 2021
Today we celebrate a woman known as the Lady of Botany, yet
today few people know her life story, and fewer still appreciate
her difficult professional journey.
We'll also learn about another female botanist who started one of
the first degreed botany programs for women in England.
We hear a story about a mink who set...
Feb 22, 2021
Today we celebrate an American lyrical poet and playwright who
wrote some beautiful poems about flowers.
We'll also learn about the Scottish surgeon who advised using
sphagnum moss to treat wounded soldiers.
We hear inspiring words about Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis
“YER-anth-iss hy-uh-MAY-lis”)
We Grow That...