There was a time when Jennie Butchart (1806-1950) knew nothing about gardening. She knew about chemistry and a little about business, which came in handy when she and her husband ran a cement plant on Vancouver Island. But their business venture turned into an eyesore when the quarry near their house ran out of limestone, leaving a huge, ugly pit in the ground. Every day, Jennie stared at the pit in frustration. She wished there was a way to make it beautiful. Then one day, she had an idea. Little by little, Jennie worked to make her vision a reality. She read books about gardening, gathered seeds from around the world, and hired the best plant experts she could find. Jennie and her team slowly transformed the barren hole into an enchanting public garden, bursting with colour and life! The story of Jennie's brilliant idea to transform a barren pit into the world-famous Butchart Gardens is beautifully illustrated for children. Jennie Butchart: Gardener of Dreams inspires young readers to see the potential in the most unlikely of places.
| ISBN: | 9781772034820 |
| Publication date: | 24th October 2024 |
| Author: | Haley Healey |
| Publisher: | Heritage House an imprint of Heritage Group Distribution |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | Trailblazing Canadians |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women Children’s / Teenage general interest: Plants and trees Educational: History Picture storybooks Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography History People / Places |