Shop in the Garden and Garden Centre
Unique jewelry made from material collected in our garden
The Shop in the Garden is proud to offer jewelry made by Jessica Jansen, some of which is made from plant material collected in the UBC Botanical Garden. Jessica Jansen is a Vancouver artist and a fourth generation jeweller who finds inspiration in the beauty of nature. Each piece of her elegant jewelry is uniquely cast from an original fragment of nature, selected while hiking, skiing or walking, most recently in the UBC Botanical Garden. Pine cones, acorns, seed pods, fungi and more are chosen for their exquisite details and potential to be cast in a process called “organic casting” wherein the natural form is replaced by metal, usually bronze or silver. During the casting process the textures come alive, adding to the charm and allure of this collection. Each piece is truly unique!
Children's books available at the shop
A Giraffe Called Geranium just published by local author, Ainslie Manson, has an immediately recognizable setting in the delightful watercolours of local artist Mary Baker, and tells the story of Geranium’s short stay in Caulfeild Cove, lovingly cared for by a little girl who comes to realize that a giraffe’s proper home is in Africa.
A Leaf Can Be. . . an air cleaner, an earth greener, a wind rider. . .
The magical images of Violeta Dabija complement perfectly the poetry of Laura Purdie Salas that is both educational and fun to read out loud.
Pounce de Leon written by Tim Wynne-Jones, appeals to both adults and children on different levels. Adults will enjoy the play on Ponce de Léon and the allusions to the legendary Fountain of Youth. A perky little cat helps an aging Florida Brown rediscover what she has lost in her overgrown garden. The paintings of Alfredo Tapia effectively contrast the gloomy interior of her home with the bright cheerfulness of her garden.
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