Tag Archives: plant breeding

Aquilegia and other Greek flower myths

Posted on 20/05/2023 by The Garden History Blog

My aquilegias are looking amazing at the moment. I’ve encouraged them to seed everywhere they want, and the more I grow them the more I like them.  But why are they called aquilegia and why do my French friends and … Continue reading →

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Benjamin the orchidologist

Posted on 15/04/2023 by The Garden History Blog

These days we think nothing of having orchids as pot plants around the house. They’re piled high and sold cheap in every supermarket,  having been  grown by micropropagation in plant factories and then air-freighted in from all round the world. … Continue reading →

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Easter Lilies

Posted on 08/04/2023 by The Garden History Blog

Do a quick google search on traditional flowers for Easter and you’ll find what comes up are lots of florists websites telling you about the “Easter Lily”   and while other flowers such as daffodils and tulips are suggested too  it’s … Continue reading →

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Christmas Roses

Posted on 24/12/2022 by The Garden History Blog

MERRY CHRISTMAS! It’s hard to be original in a  Christmas blog and this is my 9th year of trying. In the past I’ve  looked at poinsettia, mistletoe, ivy, amaryllis, and the Glastonbury Thorn. I’ve even looked at the ghastly xmas … Continue reading →

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The Daffodil King of Tooting

Posted on 14/03/2020 by The Garden History Blog

Inspiration for this week’s post came from daydreaming & looking out of the window and noticing some daffodils coming into flower.  I  remembered that ages ago I wrote a couple of posts about their  history:  The Daffodil most dainty and … Continue reading →

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