Growing Flowers

Planning a Year-Round (Almost) Cutting Flower Garden

A few arrangements from our workshop on cutting gardens! Thank you all for joining us!

Presented June 4, 2022

Click here for workshop notes.

Dahlias!

Dahlia Mania: A Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Beautiful Dahlias

'Jowey Winnie' Dahlia by Patricia Wolfe -first prize at the NC Fair!

Presented: Saturday, October 2, 2021

Presenter: Patricia Wolfe

This workshop will provide the information you need to grow dahlias, including how to plant, stake, fertilize and cut them for flower arrangements. How to dig, divide and store tubers will also be discussed.

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Flowers 101 - From Seed to Vase

This is a NEW virtual flower workshop! Tune in to learn the basics of growing fabulous flowers for bouquets and lovely flower arrangements.

The workshop will cover the important steps to grow your own cutting flowers - beginning with a demonstration of seed planting. Learn techniques to achieve longer stems and stronger plants using proper pinching techniques. We will discuss harvesting flowers at the proper time and care of your flowers once cut for the longest vase life. We will also demonstrate a simple flower arrangement you can make with common plant material in your yard in combination with your newly grown flowers. Don't miss this fun and informative workshop that will bring beauty to your garden and home!

Presented on August 15, 2020

Presenters: Kris Vasser and Patricia Wolfe

Part 1 click here.

How to start seeds in trays
How to grow transplants in the garden
How to harvest flowers for arrangements

Part 2 click here.

How to grow Cosmos, Dahlias and Zinnias
How to arrange flowers -- tools and tricks

Workshop Handouts

Seed Starting Basics

Care and Transplanting Seedlings

Pinching Flowers and Herbs

Harvesting Your Flowers

Beginning Flower Arranging