Garden History | Garden America https://www.gardenamerica.com/garden-history/ Home Gardening Talk Radio Show & Podcasts Sat, 14 Dec 2024 17:46:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.gardenamerica.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/favicon.png Garden History | Garden America https://www.gardenamerica.com/garden-history/ 32 32 The Ancient Resins of Mystery and Survival: Frankincense & Myrrh https://www.gardenamerica.com/ancient-resins-mystery-survival-frankincense-myrrh/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:21:26 +0000 https://www.gardenamerica.com/?p=6853 Discover the ancient origins of frankincense and myrrh, their uses in rituals and medicine, and the challenges these rare resins face today.

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]]> Carrots Were Originally Purple: Did You Know? https://www.gardenamerica.com/carrots-were-originally-purple-did-you-know/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:37:15 +0000 https://www.gardenamerica.com/?p=6836 Discover the colorful history of carrots! From purple roots in Central Asia to the sweet orange variety we love today.

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]]> Amaryllis: A Mythical Bloom with a Vibrant History https://www.gardenamerica.com/amaryllis-a-mythical-bloom-with-a-vibrant-history/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:14:14 +0000 https://www.gardenamerica.com/?p=6811 Explore amaryllis, a winter bloom with mythical roots, vibrant colors, and a legacy of beauty perfect for holiday decor.

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]]> Falling Back: The Impact and History of Daylight Savings Time https://www.gardenamerica.com/falling-back-the-impact-and-history-of-daylight-savings-time/ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:52:27 +0000 https://www.gardenamerica.com/?p=6734 Learn the history of daylight savings time, its health impacts, and how the seasonal clock change affects our sleep and daily rhythms.

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]]> Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis): Did You Know? https://www.gardenamerica.com/hyssop-hyssopus-officinalis-did-you-know/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:12:17 +0000 https://www.gardenamerica.com/?p=6708 Hyssop, a mysterious Biblical plant, symbolizes cleansing and protection in rituals, yet its exact species remains debated by scholars.

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]]> Miniature Roses: Did You Know? https://www.gardenamerica.com/miniature-roses-did-you-know/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:45:56 +0000 https://www.gardenamerica.com/?p=6683 Miniature roses began in 18th-century China, became popular in Europe, and breeders developed compact, colorful varieties for containers.

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]]> Pioneer of Modern Plants & Crops: Luther Burbank https://www.gardenamerica.com/pioneer-of-modern-plants-crops-luther-burbank/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:24:54 +0000 https://www.gardenamerica.com/?p=6658 Luther Burbank, a pioneering breeder, developed the Russet potato, Santa Rosa plum, and Shasta Daisy, shaping modern agriculture.

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]]> Burbank Paradox Walnut: Did You Know? https://www.gardenamerica.com/burbank-paradox-walnut-did-you-know/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:11:47 +0000 https://www.gardenamerica.com/?p=6653 The Burbank Paradox Walnut, a hybrid by Luther Burbank, grows fast, offers robust rootstock, and supports Persian walnut production.

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]]> Maréchal Niel Rose: Did You Know? https://www.gardenamerica.com/marechal-niel-rose-did-you-know/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:35:03 +0000 https://www.gardenamerica.com/?p=6620 Maréchal Niel is a historic tea rose with vibrant yellow blooms and a sweet fragrance, beloved in Victorian and Edwardian gardens.

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]]> History of Tropical Plant Hunting: Uncovering Botanical Treasures https://www.gardenamerica.com/tropical-plant-hunting-history-uncovering-botanical-treasures/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:11:43 +0000 https://www.gardenamerica.com/?p=6485 Tropical plant hunters braved perilous expeditions to discover exotic species, shaping botany and global horticulture.

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