Tag Archives: Queen Charlotte

The indefatigable John Fraser and his American Nursery

Posted on 06/10/2018 by The Gardens Trust

John Fraser was another one of those botanists and plant hunters who once set the horticultural word on fire with their discoveries but are now scarcely remembered. Like so many of them he was Scottish, born in Inverness-shire in 1750, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Catherine the Great, Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Humboldt, James Edward Smith, John Claudius Loudon, John Fraser, Queen Charlotte, Robert Hogg, The Botanical Register, Thomas Jefferson, William Aiton, William Forsyth | 1 Comment

Mary’s Mosaiks

Posted on 09/06/2018 by The Gardens Trust

Mary Granville could easily have been the protagonist of one of those boringly wordy Georgian 3 volume novels, now long unread and forgotten. The first tome would have covered her early life: from the minor aristocracy, well-educated and talented but … Continue reading →

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Hyacinths

Posted on 25/03/2017 by The Gardens Trust

At this time of year my favourite smell is hyacinths. Close packed into every conceivable sort of container they made ideal presents for Christmas, but they are still be available for sale everywhere to bring a wonderful touch of spring scent and colour whatever the … Continue reading →