We took an accidental summer hiatus. This charming episode was actually recorded back in July but patiently waited until we had time to edit.

Sweet peas are a summer delight and we explore it’s limited folklore but endless art, poetry and interesting history. Like always, we take many a detour into different topics.

Enjoy the episode.

Books & Poetry

* The Language of Flowers by Margaret Pickston

* Floriography by Jessica Roux

* The Language of Flowers by Odessa Begay

* The Sweet Pea Man: The Life and Times of the Victorian Plant Hybridist by Graham Martin

* The Flower Market Year by Simon Lycett

* Sweet Peas by Margaret McKenny

* Sweet Peas by Alfred Noyes

* What I Would Like to Grow in My Garden by Katherine Riegel

* Ode to Tired Bumblebees Who Fall Asleep Inside Flowers with Pollen on Their Butts by Luisa A. Igloria

Artworks

* The Sweet Pea Fairy by Cicely Mary Barker

* Georgia O’Keeffe paintings

* Jessica Roux illustration

* Lustra Goblet and Sweet Peas by William Nicholson

Also mentioned

* Myths and Legends Podcast: Danish pea folklore

* Stuff You Should Know Podcast: Let’s All Go to the World’s Fair

* Sophie Powell’s Sweet Pea installation for the RHS Hampton Court

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We’d love to hear from you!

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