In Dutch culture, the sunflower was a symbol of devotion, loyalty and wishes.
THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE GREENEST CITY NEIGHBOURHOOD SMALL GRANT AWARDED BY THE VANCOUVER FOUNDATION, LMA ARTISTS ROB SCHAREIN AND LAURA LEE COLES INITIATED THE SUNFLOWER GARDEN PROJECT MAY 12, 2015 WITH SEVERAL PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN AT WEST POINT GREY COMMUNITY CENTRE IN THE FORMER FLAX-FIBRE GARDEN.
Placemaking + Garden + Children + Families + Knowledge Sharing + Learning New Skills + Bees + Understanding the Life Cycle + Harvesting + Creative Expression + Fun + Memento + Celebration