Scotland Grows Show S10 E3: Exploring Scotland’s Rich Plant Hunting Heritage with Author Ann Lindsay

It is high time we spoke more on the Scotland Grows Show about the legacy the great Scottish plant hunters left on our shores, through the most intrepid and life-threatening plant-hunting expeditions.

 

Acclaimed writer Ann Lindsay has uncovered the stories of the Scottish plant hunters who shaped the nation's gardens and in this episode, we’ll look at the legacies of famous explorers like David Douglas, Francis Masson, and Robert Fortune, and the remarkable plants from Douglas firs, lupins, pelargoniums, Californian poppies, camassia, and phlox - and so many more - that transformed our landscape and filled our gardens with beauty. 

 

Whether you're a garden enthusiast or just love a great story, Ann shares captivating tales of exploration, peril, resilience, and the courage of those who brought them across continents, giving us a deeper appreciation for the blooms we enjoy today, in a tribute to the plant hunters whose spirit still grows in Scotland's soil.

 

Find out more about Ann's work HERE.

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