Join award-winning journalist, former CNN correspondent, and author Jill Brooke at GLAZER HALL as she introduces you to the “other side” of flowers.  Enjoy floral infused cocktails, beautiful arrangements and a book signing as Jill answers the question:  What If Flowers Aren’t Decoration—But Intelligence in Bloom? You will never look at flowers the same way again.

In The Genius of Flowers, award-winning journalist and flower historian Jill Brooke reveals a surprising truth: flowers are not passive, fragile objects. They don’t suffer in silence—they are master strategists, adapting, collaborating, and thriving through ice ages, climate shifts, and constant change. What if their survival strategies could help you do the same?

Blending science, history, and personal growth, this eye-opening book explores the meaning and symbolism of flowers, and how nature’s intelligence can guide us toward resilience, happiness, and success. This inspirational self-help book shows how to apply nature’s strategies to your own life, relationships, leadership, and career. Flowers have been known to reduce stress and anxiety, increase happiness and emotional connection, lower cortisol and support overall wellness, activate the brain’s reward centers—similar to music or laughter.

In addition to being an award-winning journalist and correspondent, Jill is also the founder of Flower Power Daily, a leading platform celebrating the beauty and meaning of flowers. She is a columnist for Florists’ Review magazine and recipient of the American Institute of Floral Designers’ Merit Award.

There will be a Q&A and book signing following the talk.  Books will be available for purchase.