Gary Lewis is the owner of Phoenix Perennials, an award-winning, cutting edge, retail and mail order nursery in Vancouver, and an expert on perennials and horticulture. He holds two degrees from UBC in Conservation Biology and Plant Ecology. Gary spoke to us in October 2023 on ground covers.
Gary is one of Canada’s most knowledgeable plant experts with a deep and special interest in rare and unusual herbaceous perennials. Phoenix Perennials has become famous for its annual “Hellebore Hurrah!” weekend each year which draws hundreds of gardeners from around the province and beyond. In Gary’s presentation you’ll learn about the botany, ecology, and distribution of hellebores as well as their history in western gardens and the complex breeding required to arrive at the stunning array of modern forms. He will tour you through the best of what’s available today and speak to new directions in breeding. Gary will bring an array of hellebores to “show and tell” after the PowerPoint portion of the evening.
