Tuesday Gardening Series: Dr. John Dole: How the Christmas Flower Came to Be
Upcoming Date and Time(s):
Nov 10, 2026, 12:30pm — 1:30pm
Location: Reynolda House, Babcock Wing
Cost: $5 | Free for Friends of Reynolda Gardens and WFU Faculty, Staff and Students
Experience a true Cinderella tale — the transformation of the poinsettia from a lanky shrub into one of the world’s most iconic plants. Its rise to fame weaves together an intriguing story of botanical exploration, horticultural innovation, and savvy marketing.
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