Inside the house of a lilac inventor

I made a video version of the audio podcast I released on May 22, 2024 at The Hulda Klager House and Lilac Gardens. I returned last Wednesday during Lilac Days to get footage. A few things have moved and changed since then, but in general the home is as it was during my original audio recording two years ago. In this episode of Someone Lived Here, Kendra brings you to the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens in Woodland, Washington. The home was built by Hulda’s family, The Thiel’s in 1889. Hulda Klager would purchase the home and move in in her 40s. She became interested in the work of Luther Burbank, a horticulturist and hybridizer. She had been inspired by the book New Creations in Plant Life by William Sumner Harwood, which detailed Luther Burbanks process. Hulda Klager began her own experiments with hybridization: first with apples, then lilacs. Behind the house is a large garden filled with lilacs, many of which were Hulda’s creations. This episode wouldn’t be possible without the Hulda Klager Lilac Garden. Mari Ripp, the executive director, made this whole recording possible. Judy Card, Debbie Elliott, Barbara Harlan, and Mari Ripp guided us through the home and property. The historic talk was put on by the Hulda Klager Lilac Garden, the Woodland Historical Museum, and the Lelooska Foundation. It was moderated by Erin Thoeny and recorded by Keith Bellisle. Thank you to Mary Jo Kellar, Fran and Kirk Northcut, and Jon Drury for their stories. Images from the day of the interview were taken by Ada Horne. Tim Cahill created our music. You can find a full transcript and images from the original recording day here: https://someonelivedhere.com/the-huld... You can listen to more episodes of my podcast, Someone Lived Here, on your podcast app and some are here on YouTube. I am trying to go back through my past episodes and create video versions, but it is a long process. Supporting me on Patreon is the best way to help make future episodes happen. I will be making a video this month to talk about the two recordings at this location:   / kendragaylord   Links: www.patreon.com/kendragaylord https://someonelivedhere.com/   / kendraggg     / kendragaylord