The Backyard Garden – A Window to the World
Friday, November 2, 2007
Wolf Performance Hall, London Central Library

 

A capacity crowd is expected at the Wolf Performance Hall when renowned writer Lorraine Johnson shares her insights and passion for the ecological and social context of the garden.

Lorraine Johnson will present a slide talk show that demonstrates the connections to be made between our own backyard gardens and broader environmental and social issues in the world. The evening is sure to blend ideas about native plants with visions of stewardship and community.

Ms. Johnson has authored numerous books about gardening and environmental issues. These titles include: The New Ontario Naturalized Garden; 100 Easy to Grow Native Plants and Tending the Earth: A Gardener’s Manifesto. She is also editor of the book Garden Plants and Flowers: A – Z guide to the Best Plants For Your Garden. She is a regular contributor to Canadian Gardening magazine, Green Living and ON Nature.

FREE ADMISSION