Focus on Flowers

Our early presidents were described as nation builders, and all were passionate about plants, nature, agriculture and gardens.

Bloomington, Indiana-based poet Antonia Matthew reads "Singing the Unsung," "Morning Commute," and "Household Tasks: A Memory."

We’re exploring musicfor saints associated with the Celtic Isles. Plus, we’ll focus on the harp's use in Renaissance consorts and hear music from Atalante.

Harmonia heads to Italy for a visit to Naples by way of two recent recordings.

Owen Johnson speaks with former Israeli prime ministerial advisor and diplomat Yehuda Avner.

The United States of America was established by farmers and gardeners who were very conscious of protecting their natural resources.

Bloomington poet Sue Swartz reads "Why the Young Woman Hides her Baby Behind the KMart," "Outside Tapatios Bar," "Exposure," and two haikus.

Seven sonatas by François Couperin and music by his student, François Chauvon.

While it is still too cold to work in your garden, you may enjoy reading Andrea Wulf’s informative book Founding Gardeners.