On episode 058 we learn about the founder of America’s first botanic garden. Then, Andrew shares the mystery of a tree that is found in that botanic garden. Steve shares about beech trees that aren’t really beech trees. Finally, discussion of extinction in the wild and other species threat levels.

Show Notes!

Bartram’s Garden

Bartram’s Boxes Historical Marker

Franklinia – a Horticultural Mystery

Pondering a botanical enigma of the lost Franklinia

Franklinia Series: Finding Franklinia alatamaha (Part One)

New hybrid ‘Sweet Tea’ Mountain Gordlinia is a sweet addition to the garden

Nothofagus

New Zealand Nothofagus beech forest no more

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society