You will be introduced to the best of the best, easy-togrow
flowers with staying power. You will learn
about many common plants whose foliage is used as
the foundation for many arrangements, which add
depth and interest to the bouquets. Learn which
specific varieties do well in arrangements. Save
money and enjoy growing your own flower bouquets.
Purple orach, colorful amaranths, different alstroemerias,
purple millet, peonies, long-stemmed roses,
and many other garden gems will be discussed. A
slide show is included. Taught by Nancy Garrison. Nancy will share 25-plus
years of knowledge on selecting and growing local
cut flowers. Nancy has been involved with the UC
Cooperative Extension trialing over a hundred kinds of
flowers. Her work with sunflowers has been featured in
Sunset magazine.
Nancy Garrison Saturday, May 19
10:30 –12:30 $31
