Join author and longtime gardener Teri Speight as she reflects on the journey of her latest publication, Black Flora: Inspiring Profiles of Floriculture’s New Vanguard. In this seminal title, Teri establishes a tradition of Black floriculture, profiling contemporary experts innovating in the world of flowers. For each person featured, publicly sharing their story was quite meaningful, as it not only connected them with the floral legacies of the past, but also a new generation of plant lovers seeking examples of successful Black floral artists and entrepreneurs.
About the Speaker
Teresa J. Speight is the Urban Garden and Container Garden Chair, District 1, for National Garden Clubs, Inc., and the founder and president of the Jabali Amani Garden Collective, a garden club for Minority women who enjoy gardening. Through her blog and podcast, Cottage in the Court, she offers a unique perspective on connecting with the earth, as well as curated garden experiences for small groups. Teri also offers one-on-one garden coaching, specializing in earth-friendly practices. She is the co-author of The Urban Garden.
Location Mertz Library Reading Room