February 9, 2021 The Dependable Jade Plant, Henry Arthur Bright, William Griffith, Bark and pH, Cooking with Flowers by Miche Bacher, and Winter Garden Chores from 1889
Today we celebrate a man who published his garden journal in a book - and inspired countless gardeners and gardener writers with his resonant words.
We'll also learn about a young botanist with drive and good intentions, as well as a personal beef with another botanist - both of these men had a dramatic impact on the Calcutta Botanical Garden.
We hear some fascinating words about tree bark and pH - it's a little-discussed topic, but it's a good one.
We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book that helps us cook with flowers.
And then we'll wrap things up with a look at winter chores for this…
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