Start date: Monday, February 9 2026.
Schedule:
Monday, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ,
VanDusen Guides Classroom ,
Resource person: library@vandusen.org
Location: VanDusen Guides Classroom | 5151 Oak St, Vancouver, BC, V6M 4H1
Description:
Flower Day: A Story of 24 Hours and 24 Floral Lives (2025) by Sandra Knapp A Short History of Flowers: The Stories That Make Our Gardens (2024) by Advolly Richmond Richmond, a British garden and plant historian, and Knapp, an American botanist, reveal the fascinating stories embedded in the origins of our familiar garden flowers. Both writers share adventurous accounts of exploration, convoluted journeys, deceit, intrigue, theft and obsession. Sit back and enjoy the riveting tales of flower power to be discovered in our outdoor spaces. More info & meeting details can be found here.
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