Examples of kokedama moss ball and suitable houseplants to use.

Make two kokedama "moss ball" designs using forced houseplants, succulents, spring bulbs and moss.  Your kokedama can be hung or displayed in a bowl. Learn the mechanics of assembly, suitable plants, resources and care instructions. 1-1/2 hour program.    

Note: Please bring your own clippers, all other supplies provided. This is a fun but messy project, please wear your “play clothes” and bring gloves (if you like gloves).

Hosted by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, in Boylston MA. Saturday, May 11, 2024, 1 PM to 2:30 PM. Registration includes general admission to the Botanic Garden.

Registration Link: https://purchase.nebg.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=11941&cal=https%3a%2f%2fpurchase.nebg.org%3a443%2fcalendar.aspx

Celebrate the return of Spring with an early spring arrangement in a rustic birch container.

Celebrate the coming of spring by making a floral arrangement comprised of flowering branches, early spring flowers (think tulips and hellebores), evergreens and other foliage.  Mechanics will be chicken wire in a rustic birch bark container (all reusable).  Join us and enjoy mindfulness via flower arranging.

Please bring your own clippers.  All other supplies will be provided.  Sign up soon, class size is limited!

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Saturday, March 9, 2024, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

Registration Link:

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Celebrate the winter holidays with a mixed floral/evergreen arrangement.

'Pot et fleur' arrangements combine potted plants with cut flowers and give you the best of both worlds: easy-care foliage houseplants combined with seasonal flowers.  This seasonal arrangement is made in a lined basket and can easily be refreshed and maintained for several weeks.  Learn suitable plants, mechanics for the cut flowers, and sources of supplies.  Make your own 'pot et fleur' to grace your home for the winter holidays or as a gift.   

Please bring your own clippers.  All other supplies will be provided.  Sign up soon, class size is limited!

Note: The photo provided is an example arrangement. We will be making a similar arrangement using the best available flowers for the workshop date, in seasonal colors.

At New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Sunday, December 10, 1:00 PM - 2:30PM.

Registration Link:

https://purchase.nebg.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=7847&cal=https%3a%2f%2fpurchase.nebg.org%3a443%2fcalendar.aspx

Table centerpiece with seasonal flowers, unusual foliage and textural elements.

Make a beautiful low oval centerpiece to grace your Thanksgiving table.  We'll use an assortment of long-lasting seasonal flowers and greenery, with unique textural elements.  Learn floral design principles and ways to extend the life of your arrangement.  Please bring your own clippers. All other supplies will be provided.

Note: The flowers we used will not be the same as shown in the photograph, which is an example from an earlier workshop.

Hosted by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, in Boylston MA. Sunday, November 19, 2023, 1 PM to 2:30 PM. Registration includes general admission to the Botanic Garden.

Registration Link: https://purchase.nebg.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=7846&cal=https%3a%2f%2fpurchase.nebg.org%3a443%2fcalendar.aspx

Colorful floral bouquet

Learn two different ways to make a hand-tied floral bouquet using seasonal flowers, including dahlias, zinnias and strawflowers. The two methods are the Flat Lay technique and the Spiral technique. After taking this class (and practicing!), you’ll be able to whip up beautiful flower bouquets, perfect for birthdays and holidays. Learn the best flowers and foliage to use, stem preparation, wrapping your bouquet, and how to extend the vase life of your flowers.

Please bring your own clippers. All other supplies provided.

At New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Bolton, MA. Sunday, September 17, 2023, 1 PM - 2:30 PM.

$90 Member Adult, $105 Nonmember Adult. Ticket price includes admission to the Gardens.

Registration Link: To be added!

Floral cuff with hellebore and wax flower

Floral crown with roses, ranunculus and wax flower

Learn to make unique "botanical jewelry.”  Every registrant will make a variety of floral wearables, including a beautiful wrist corsage or cuff, floral crown, ring and floral "tattoos." We will be using using fresh and dried flowers, succulents, berries and foliage.  Learn the best flowers and foliage for making floral wearables. Learn how to make a hydration chamber to store your floral creations so they last longer (a week or more!). 

Please bring your own clippers. All other supplies provided.

At New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Bolton, MA. Sunday, August 27, 2023, 1 PM - PM.

$135 Member Adult (includes admission to the Garden)

Registration Link: https://purchase.nebg.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=7844&cal=https%3a%2f%2fpurchase.nebg.org%3a443%2fcalendar.aspx

This could be you out picking flowers in your cutting garden!

Learn to create your own small but productive cutting garden, so you can make and share beautiful flower arrangements all summer long!  We cover easy and reliable plants to grow, soil preparation, maintenance, harvesting, flower conditioning, end-of-season breakdown and more. 

Includes a demonstration of a spiral hand-tied bouquet (to be given away).

At New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Bolton, MA. Saturday, June 10, 1 PM - 2:30 PM.

$25 Member Adult; $40 Adult (includes admission to the Garden)

Registration Link:

https://purchase.nebg.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=6858&cal=https%3a%2f%2fpurchase.nebg.org%3a443%2fcalendar.aspx