Since 2019 the Museum of Vancouver, in partnership with the University of British Columbia, have co-curated a garden exhibit on the front lawn of the Museum inspired by the multicultural backyard gardens of Vancouver. We recognize that food has been, and continues to be, a medium for civic engagement for migrant communities across the city. This experiential and inclusive garden exhibit celebrates the often untold stories of the backyard gardening community. We’re bringing the backyard to the forefront!
Students from the UBC LFS 350 Fall 2023 cohort designed four interpretive panels that describe the backyard garden, winterizing methods, traditional Chinese vegetables, and the history of Chinese Canadians in British Columbia. Click the button below to view the panels in English and Simplified Chinese.
