{"product_id":"autumn-in-the-cutting-garden","title":"Autumn in the Cutting Garden","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.087%; height: 1445.28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 971.781px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"601\" style=\"width: 104.159%; height: 971.781px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn is a great point in the year to turn your attention to growing cut flowers. In our warm climate, it’s the perfect time to sow seed and put in new plants. Whether you’re growing in pots on a balcony or have a large garden, we’ll share our tips and tricks to ensure you’ll have plenty to choose from when cutting flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: Success with growing from Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the best cut flowers can only be grown from seed, but gardeners in warm climates often struggle - a tray of seedlings can be fried in an afternoon under a hot sun. Autumn sowing changes this dynamic. Success rates are higher, you get a head-start on Spring and can even have lots of cut flowers throughout Winter, a time of slim pickings in the cutting garden. You’ll learn about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHow to grow different varieties from seed, and their particular requirements. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe ‘soil blocking’ technique. A plastic free way of growing, much loved by US flower farmers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecold hardy annuals and biennials and why they’re so valuable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to harden-off, plant out and protect baby plants once they’re in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplanning what to grow for future seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll share with you packs of seed for Autumn sowing in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: Autumn Tasks \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, we'll head out for a flower farm and greenhouse tour. We’ll demonstrate some of the major jobs in the cutting garden in Autumn and early Winter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edrying surplus summer flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigging and dividing dahlia tubers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e pruning roses for cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e lifting and dividing perennials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplanting ranunculus corms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esaving seed for next year’s flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etaking cuttings of hydrangea and chrysanthemums \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore going back to the flower studio you will grab a pair of snips and bucket. You will be free to wonder the flower farm to cut flowers for your arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 3: Autumn Flower Arrangement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn is one of our favourite seasons in the cutting garden. Learn about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe best Autumn focal, filler flowers and foliage for cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eautumn flower recipes that you can replicate time after time at home – whether you’re using flowers from your cutting garden or those that you’ve bought in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen it’s time to get creative. You’ll make a big, beautiful Autumn bouquet.  We’ll teach you the spiral technique, and how to wrap your bouquet in paper to protect it as you take it home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 142.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"601\" style=\"width: 104.159%; height: 142.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Farm tour, all course material, small group instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour big Autumn hand-tied bouquet of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds to sow in Autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 129.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"601\" style=\"width: 104.159%; height: 129.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Flower Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e is located between Robe and Kingston SE. Only open to visitors attending our workshops, tour the working flower farm and learn how we grow thousands of flowers year-round. Workshops are held in our beautiful flower studio. We will send out directions and the address in your joining instructions after booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 201.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"601\" style=\"width: 104.159%; height: 201.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease wear closed toe shoes and bring a coat \/ sun protection with you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will make a simple homegrown tomato soup with bread for lunch. Tea\/coffee\/water available. You are welcome to bring alternative \/ additional food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minimum of 4 people is required to run the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unable to make the specified dates and can pull together a group of 4 of more, please get in touch. We will put on an additional event for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Starling Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Sunday March 22nd 10.30am-3.30pm","offer_id":47776988364992,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday March 29th 10.30am-3.30pm","offer_id":47776988397760,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/4371\/2088\/files\/2023_cmphoto_stv_dahlia_0805.jpg?v=1707947585","url":"https:\/\/starlingflowers.com.au\/products\/autumn-in-the-cutting-garden","provider":"Starling Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}