Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1895, Buckminster Fuller, American architect and engineer, designed the Montreal Biosphère (died 1983) was born. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1926, Gertrude Bell, English archaeologist and spy (born 1868) passed away. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1969, Henry George Lamond, Australian farmer and author (born 1885) passed away. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1979, Olive Morris, Jamaican-English civil rights activist (born 1952) passed away. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 2012, Else Holmelund Minarik, Danish-American author and illustrator (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
In the garden: “It doesn’t have to look like a farm”
Grass is giving way to front-yard vegetable gardens that have their own style of curb appeal
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Fox News
· Jun 28, 2026
'Vampire Diaries' star Ian Somerhalder says leaving Hollywood for farming 'shifted my life forever'
Ian Somerhalder reflects on leaving Hollywood for farming, saying a life-changing trip to Zimbabwe shifted his focus to regenerative agriculture.
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· Jun 21, 2026
TOP FIVE: Edmonton's weediest communities
Few things are more visually pleasing than a well-nurtured lawn with a blanket of green grass cut with crisp lines; stringing together a couple of those houses on a street brings life to the entire block.
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· Jun 25, 2026
Mom and daughter transformed a boring backyard into a beautiful native plant paradise
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Curbed
· Jun 29, 2026
It’s a Lawn. What Could It Cost? $200,000?
Merely keeping the house from looking like Grey Gardens is a fortune, and that’s before the fancy grass and 100-foot-plus redwoods are thrown in.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 11, 2026
The AI revolution is running ahead of the workplace
As a child, I was obsessed with my grandfather’s red tractor, a classic Farmall H. When it wasn’t being used, you could find it parked between the garden and the barn, like a sphinx protecting the corn fields. I’ve since learned that the Farmall was truly revolutionary for the farms and families where I grew []
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 22, 2026
Beyond the farm
Beyond the farm
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Related coverage for "In the garden: “It doesn’t have to look like a farm” ": Fox News — 'Vampire Diaries' star Ian Somerhalder says leaving Hollywood for farming 'shifted my life forever'. Western Standard — TOP FIVE: Edmonton's weediest communities. Upworthy — Mom and daughter transformed a boring backyard into a beautiful native plant paradise. Curbed — It’s a Lawn. What Could It Cost? $200,000?. Washington Examiner — The AI revolution is running ahead of the workplace. Borneo Bulletin — Beyond the farm