October 22, 2022 - Embellished Pumpkin Workshop
decorated white mini pumpkin

Fresh and dried flowers mixed with succulents and air plant - wicked cute!

Decorate a real Casperita white mini-pumpkin using cut flowers, succulents, air plants, moss and foliage. We do not cut into the pumpkin, so your adorable embellished pumpkin will last for several months! Please bring your own clippers. All other supplies will be provided.

Hosted by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, in Boylston MA. Saturday, October 22, 1-3 PM

Registration Link: Sorry, this program is sold out.

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October 12, 2022 - Simple But Sweet Flower Arranging in Fall Colors
fall tabletop flowers

Make a sweet tabletop floral arrangement to take home!

Make a simple but charming fall flower arrangement using locally-grown flowers (think dahlias, cosmos and zinnias). We're using chicken wire mechanic in a container to support the stems (no floral foam).  Your arrangement will include seasonal florals in rich tones and foliage with textural interest. Please bring your own clippers.  All other supplies will be provided.     

 

At Chelmsford Community Education in Chelmsford, MA. Wednesday, October 12, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Registration Link:

https://chelmsfordma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30270#0_146608

August 13, 2022 - Vertical Floral Screen Workshop

Learn how to create a vertical floral screen using seasonal flowers, grasses and foliage. These transparent designs have lots of movement and negative space which create a unique display. We cover flower/foliage selection and conditioning. The workshop includes a demo of different mechanics to keep the stems in place, including foam-free options.

NOTE: The photo shows a spring design. We will be using summer florals and greens, of course!

Please bring your own clippers. All other supplies will be provided. Hosted by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, in Boylston MA.

Registration Link:

https://purchase.nebg.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=4509&cal=https%3a%2f%2fpurchase.nebg.org%3a443%2fcalendar.aspx

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July 9, 2022 - Succulent Planter Workshop
Mixed succulent mini-planter

Fresh and dried flowers mixed with succulents and tillandsia- Yes!!

Succulents have become a popular houseplants because of their beauty and toughness. They’re also great fun mixed with dried and fresh cut flowers* for a unique container garden. We’ll be making a planter of succulent plants, tillandsia (air plant), additional succulent pieces, cut flowers, and decorative top dressing, in an 8” round ceramic dish. You will also learn different mechanics to add fresh flowers to the planter, indoor versus outdoor succulents, and planter maintenance. Please bring your own clippers. All other supplies will be provided.

Hosted by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, in Boylston MA.

* This is not your usual succulent planter workshop!

Registration Link:

https://purchase.nebg.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=4494&cal=https%3a%2f%2fpurchase.nebg.org%3a443%2fcalendar.aspx

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