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... that the golden wattle(pictured) was proclaimed the floral emblem of Australia on 1September 1988, and in 1992 this date was formally declared "
National Wattle Day"? (2014-09-24)
... that
SultanMohammed IV drowned in the Agdal Gardens near
Marrakesh in 1873 when his steam launch capsized in the Sahraj el-Hana (Tank of Health)? (2008-08-22)
... that the flowers of the bush allamanda(pictured) can appear year-round? (2015-10-16)
... that Palmeira Square(pictured) in
Hove, England, occupies the site of the Anthaeum—whose spectacular collapse the day before it opened made its promoter Henry Phillips go blind from shock? (2012-09-16)
... that the
bamboo species Bambusa oldhamii, known as the Giant Timber Bamboo, has been introduced into California, where it is the most common clumping bamboo? (2009-04-15)
... that the Hairpin Banksia spike (pictured) contains over 1,000 individual flowers around a central woody axis? (2006-06-14)
... that the conservatories of the Bason Botanic Gardens in
Wanganui were constructed using recycled bricks from two demolished picture theatres? (2011-03-07)
... that after Rhoda, Lady Birley, made fish stew with
cognac for her roses, her daughter said that they "almost cried out with pleasure"? (2021-04-30)
... that the Dark Hedges tree tunnel, a popular tourist destination since it was used as the King's Road in Game of Thrones, might not last twenty years? (2017-05-11)
... that Thomas Davey was part of a florists' cult? (2022-01-26)
... that plant scientist Norman C. Deno's research on seed
germination techniques resulted in him writing a book with germination methods for thousands of species? (2021-03-06)
... that Doug was nominated to Guinness World Records as the world's largest potato before genetic testing confirmed that it was actually a
tuber of a gourd? (2022-05-07)
... that as long ago as 1919, women's garden clubs in the United States were campaigning against highway
billboards? (2012-03-28)
... that some 18th-century estates employed garden hermits to dwell as living ornaments, sometimes dressed like
druids, in purpose-built
hermitages and
follies? (2015-03-23)
... that the Garden of Ninfa(pictured) has been called "the most romantic garden in the world"? (2014-04-02)
... that
Vita Sackville-West described the garden rooms she created at
Sissinghurst(pictured) as "a series of escapes from the world, giving the impression of cumulative escape"? (2022-01-27)
... that the 18th-century Great Pagoda in London is considered the most important surviving example of
Chinoiserie: Chinese-inspired design in Europe? (2021-06-02)
... that Enid A. Haupt has been described as "the greatest patron American horticulture has ever known"? (2011-01-05)
... that Fannie Mahood Heath was nicknamed the "flower lady of North Dakota" for her garden that included over 450 different species of flowers, bushes, and trees? (2021-04-21)
... that the cucumber seeds that botanist Elwyn Meader brought back from Korea in 1948 became the basis for all modern cucumber
hybrids grown worldwide? (2021-04-19)
... that Ochna serrulata is called "Mickey Mouse Plant" because the plant's bright-red
sepals(pictured) resemble the face of
Mickey Mouse? (2008-10-05)
... that Odontadenia macrantha flowers year-round in its natural habitat? (2018-01-27)
... that after she was fired by fascists for being a Jew, agronomist Elza Polak ran a network of gardens to feed the
Yugoslav Partisan resistance movement during World War II? (2018-06-21)
... that English nurseryman Luke Pope claimed on his deathbed to have spent more than £3,000 (equivalent to over £250,000 in 2020) on tulip bulbs? (2022-02-27)
... that the
fungus gnat is often found around houseplants because it lays eggs in moist potting soil? (2008-07-11)
... that the Privy Garden of the Palace of Whitehall had a screen installed to ensure that passersby would not see the King of England in his bathtub? (2015-02-22)
... that Mien Ruys, a Dutch garden architect, started the fad of designing gardens using railroad ties (Dutch, bielzen), so much so that her nickname became Bielzen Mien? (2010-05-25)
... that in the 1930s, the Baroque
parterre of the Schlosspark(aerial view pictured) in
Brühl, part of
a World Heritage Site, was restored according to the original 1728 plans? (2021-04-10)
... that seed swaps,
potluck-style events where gardeners exchange seeds, help maintain
biodiversity and preserve cultural and regional traditions? (2009-06-07)
... that the
Shakers were the first to package seeds for sale in small paper envelopes that were sold through the Shaker Seed Company(box label pictured)? (2015-06-23)
... that the flat broom (pictured) was originally made in the Shaker broom vise? (2015-07-05)
... that
William Shakespeare was an avid gardener and that modern Shakespeare gardens cultivate dozens of plant species mentioned in his plays? (2006-02-08)
... that the Springburn Winter Gardens, the largest single-span glasshouse in Scotland, has been derelict since 1983? (2022-01-21)
... that a swan sculpture (pictured) in Stapenhill Gardens, described by the park superintendent as a "monstrosity" after its construction in 1953, is now a town landmark? (2019-07-20)
... that in garden history, a wilderness is a highly artificial and formalized type of woodland, forming a section of a large garden? (2022-01-19)
... that in 1908, Louisa Wilkins went to
Damascus without local language skills, wearing long skirts and riding side saddle? (2021-05-02)
... that
horticulturalistEllen Willmott had more than 60 plants named after her or her home, Warley Place, including Rosa willmottiae(pictured)? (2010-04-14)
... that the woodland garden(example pictured), "colourfully planted with exotic shrubs and herbaceous plants, dominated English horticulture from 1910 to 1960"? (2022-02-16)
... that any baseballs that get hit and lodged in the Wrigley Field ivy(pictured) score the batter a
double? (2017-04-11)
... that golden-flowered Australian native
daisyXerochrysum bracteatum(pictured) was developed into a wide variety of colours in
Arnstadt, Germany, in the 1850s? (2010-09-26)
... that horticulturalist Albert F. Yeager's accomplishments led to him being referred to as the "plant wizard of the north" and the "
Luther Burbank of North Dakota"? (2021-05-08)
Total pages in content type is 164
Featured pictures
07. Japanese Garden Pano, Cowra, NSW, 22.09.2006
African daisy (Osteospermum sp. 'Pink Whirls')
Alpine House, Kew Gardens, 2018 edit
Dark Hedges near Armoy, Co Antrim (cropped)
Doorgang in muur. Locatie, Chinese tuin Het Verborgen Rijk van Ming. Locatie. Hortus Haren 01
Edificio principal, Jardín Botánico, Múnich, Alemania 2012-04-21, DD 04
This is a list of recognized content, updated weekly by
JL-Bot (
talk·contribs) (typically on Saturdays). There is no need to edit the list yourself. If an article is missing from the list, make sure it is
tagged (e.g. {{WikiProject Horticulture and Gardening}}) or
categorized correctly and wait for the next update. See
WP:RECOG for configuration options.
... that the golden wattle(pictured) was proclaimed the floral emblem of Australia on 1September 1988, and in 1992 this date was formally declared "
National Wattle Day"? (2014-09-24)
... that
SultanMohammed IV drowned in the Agdal Gardens near
Marrakesh in 1873 when his steam launch capsized in the Sahraj el-Hana (Tank of Health)? (2008-08-22)
... that the flowers of the bush allamanda(pictured) can appear year-round? (2015-10-16)
... that Palmeira Square(pictured) in
Hove, England, occupies the site of the Anthaeum—whose spectacular collapse the day before it opened made its promoter Henry Phillips go blind from shock? (2012-09-16)
... that the
bamboo species Bambusa oldhamii, known as the Giant Timber Bamboo, has been introduced into California, where it is the most common clumping bamboo? (2009-04-15)
... that the Hairpin Banksia spike (pictured) contains over 1,000 individual flowers around a central woody axis? (2006-06-14)
... that the conservatories of the Bason Botanic Gardens in
Wanganui were constructed using recycled bricks from two demolished picture theatres? (2011-03-07)
... that after Rhoda, Lady Birley, made fish stew with
cognac for her roses, her daughter said that they "almost cried out with pleasure"? (2021-04-30)
... that the Dark Hedges tree tunnel, a popular tourist destination since it was used as the King's Road in Game of Thrones, might not last twenty years? (2017-05-11)
... that Thomas Davey was part of a florists' cult? (2022-01-26)
... that plant scientist Norman C. Deno's research on seed
germination techniques resulted in him writing a book with germination methods for thousands of species? (2021-03-06)
... that Doug was nominated to Guinness World Records as the world's largest potato before genetic testing confirmed that it was actually a
tuber of a gourd? (2022-05-07)
... that as long ago as 1919, women's garden clubs in the United States were campaigning against highway
billboards? (2012-03-28)
... that some 18th-century estates employed garden hermits to dwell as living ornaments, sometimes dressed like
druids, in purpose-built
hermitages and
follies? (2015-03-23)
... that the Garden of Ninfa(pictured) has been called "the most romantic garden in the world"? (2014-04-02)
... that
Vita Sackville-West described the garden rooms she created at
Sissinghurst(pictured) as "a series of escapes from the world, giving the impression of cumulative escape"? (2022-01-27)
... that the 18th-century Great Pagoda in London is considered the most important surviving example of
Chinoiserie: Chinese-inspired design in Europe? (2021-06-02)
... that Enid A. Haupt has been described as "the greatest patron American horticulture has ever known"? (2011-01-05)
... that Fannie Mahood Heath was nicknamed the "flower lady of North Dakota" for her garden that included over 450 different species of flowers, bushes, and trees? (2021-04-21)
... that the cucumber seeds that botanist Elwyn Meader brought back from Korea in 1948 became the basis for all modern cucumber
hybrids grown worldwide? (2021-04-19)
... that Ochna serrulata is called "Mickey Mouse Plant" because the plant's bright-red
sepals(pictured) resemble the face of
Mickey Mouse? (2008-10-05)
... that Odontadenia macrantha flowers year-round in its natural habitat? (2018-01-27)
... that after she was fired by fascists for being a Jew, agronomist Elza Polak ran a network of gardens to feed the
Yugoslav Partisan resistance movement during World War II? (2018-06-21)
... that English nurseryman Luke Pope claimed on his deathbed to have spent more than £3,000 (equivalent to over £250,000 in 2020) on tulip bulbs? (2022-02-27)
... that the
fungus gnat is often found around houseplants because it lays eggs in moist potting soil? (2008-07-11)
... that the Privy Garden of the Palace of Whitehall had a screen installed to ensure that passersby would not see the King of England in his bathtub? (2015-02-22)
... that Mien Ruys, a Dutch garden architect, started the fad of designing gardens using railroad ties (Dutch, bielzen), so much so that her nickname became Bielzen Mien? (2010-05-25)
... that in the 1930s, the Baroque
parterre of the Schlosspark(aerial view pictured) in
Brühl, part of
a World Heritage Site, was restored according to the original 1728 plans? (2021-04-10)
... that seed swaps,
potluck-style events where gardeners exchange seeds, help maintain
biodiversity and preserve cultural and regional traditions? (2009-06-07)
... that the
Shakers were the first to package seeds for sale in small paper envelopes that were sold through the Shaker Seed Company(box label pictured)? (2015-06-23)
... that the flat broom (pictured) was originally made in the Shaker broom vise? (2015-07-05)
... that
William Shakespeare was an avid gardener and that modern Shakespeare gardens cultivate dozens of plant species mentioned in his plays? (2006-02-08)
... that the Springburn Winter Gardens, the largest single-span glasshouse in Scotland, has been derelict since 1983? (2022-01-21)
... that a swan sculpture (pictured) in Stapenhill Gardens, described by the park superintendent as a "monstrosity" after its construction in 1953, is now a town landmark? (2019-07-20)
... that in garden history, a wilderness is a highly artificial and formalized type of woodland, forming a section of a large garden? (2022-01-19)
... that in 1908, Louisa Wilkins went to
Damascus without local language skills, wearing long skirts and riding side saddle? (2021-05-02)
... that
horticulturalistEllen Willmott had more than 60 plants named after her or her home, Warley Place, including Rosa willmottiae(pictured)? (2010-04-14)
... that the woodland garden(example pictured), "colourfully planted with exotic shrubs and herbaceous plants, dominated English horticulture from 1910 to 1960"? (2022-02-16)
... that any baseballs that get hit and lodged in the Wrigley Field ivy(pictured) score the batter a
double? (2017-04-11)
... that golden-flowered Australian native
daisyXerochrysum bracteatum(pictured) was developed into a wide variety of colours in
Arnstadt, Germany, in the 1850s? (2010-09-26)
... that horticulturalist Albert F. Yeager's accomplishments led to him being referred to as the "plant wizard of the north" and the "
Luther Burbank of North Dakota"? (2021-05-08)
Total pages in content type is 164
Featured pictures
07. Japanese Garden Pano, Cowra, NSW, 22.09.2006
African daisy (Osteospermum sp. 'Pink Whirls')
Alpine House, Kew Gardens, 2018 edit
Dark Hedges near Armoy, Co Antrim (cropped)
Doorgang in muur. Locatie, Chinese tuin Het Verborgen Rijk van Ming. Locatie. Hortus Haren 01
Edificio principal, Jardín Botánico, Múnich, Alemania 2012-04-21, DD 04