Book Talk: I Have This Thing for Flowers
An intimate author conversation with Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn and Tess Fontaine centered on a memoir of love, marriage, and the meaning of flowers, weaving personal upheaval with gardening-life reflections in an arboretum setting.
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Ecology-informed gardening lessons on building robust, resilient landscapes that support diverse plant, insect, and animal communities. Two morning sessions blend theory and research into practical models for habitat focused garden design.
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An evening keynote with Daniel Wallace (Big Fish) exploring how storytelling shapes perception, memory, and the way we live in the world. A literary festival-style talk designed for readers, writers, and curious minds.
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