Heart & Soil: The Revolutionary Good of Gardens

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Tuesday, May 13th, 2014
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Join author Des Kennedy as he introduces his new book "Heart & Soil: The Revolutionary Good of Gardens" by presenting animated readings from the text.

Over the last forty years, Kennedy has become a renowned writer, environmental activist and, of course, gardener. He has tackled every challenge nature has thrown his way with an unmistakable sense of humour, and emerged with tales that reflect his insight into how the human spirit is intertwined with the natural world.

"Heart & Soil" is full of stories that will inspire, enlighten and motivate gardeners and anyone who cares about the earth, reminding readers that gardening is a revolutionary act of maintaining harmony with nature. In this collection, Kennedy muses on garden makeovers, hand-to-vine ivy battles, the benefits of a workaday wheelbarrow and other short essays that are sure to fertilize any gardener�s imagination.

Des Kennedy is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, author and environmental activist, and a three-time Stephen Leacock Award nominee. He is the author of five books of essays including a memoir, "The Way of a Gardener", and three novels including "Climbing Patrick�s Mountain." Noted as one of the most influential personalities on the Canadian gardening scene, and one of the country�s finest gardening writers, he has been a columnist for the Globe and Mail and for CBC Television. He lives on Denman Island, BC.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing after the lecture. "Heart & Soil: The Revolutionary Good of Gardens" is a 224 page paperback produced by Harbour Publishing. It retails for $24.95 (plus tax).