Next Riverdale Book Club May 27, 7:30pm

New people welcome! This month, we are reading a book by local author Kathryn Chase Merrett—AND she will join us for our discussion! Her book is Why Grow Here: Essays on Edmonton’s Gardening History. “Vacant lot gardeners, rose gardeners, and horticultural societies have all contributed to the beautification of the capital city of Alberta, and through the enthusiasm of florists, seedsmen, and plant breeders the city has developed a distinct horticultural character. In this collection of nine essays, each with a different theme, Kathryn Chase Merrett depicts the development of Edmonton’s social, cultural, and physical landscape as it has been shaped by champions of both nature and the garden.” (www.uap.ualberta.ca/titles/311–9781772120486–why–grow–here) —

A perfect read for the spring, especially if you are interested in gardening, local history, or urban design. The library has three hard copies and two ebooks. The Zoom link will be emailed out closer to the date. If you are interested in joining or cannot get a hold of the book, please contact wilhelm@uvic.ca (Andrea) or 780–761–6982 (Julie).