Join us for this two part workshop and learn how to grow, harvest, arrange and dry your own cut flowers.
Inspired by our new book - Secrets from the Flower Farm - we'll share all our secrets to successful flower growing. Be inspired and enjoy the wonderful process of having a cutting garden and enjoying flowers you've grown in your home.
The workshop is in two parts. Join us for both, or attend just one session.
Part 1 includes:
Planning your garden with the end bouquet in mind
Selecting the best flowers for cutting
Stress-free growing from seed
The benefits of soil blocking
Growing dahlias from tuber, seed and cuttings
Taking heirloom chrysanthemum cuttings
Part 2 includes:
Harvesting for cut flowers - knowing when to pick
Conditioning, hydrating (plus techniques for trickier flowers)
Foam-free arranging techniques to use a varieties of containers
Drying flowers - the drying process, successful storage and best varieties for drying
Gorgeous tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be served. Tours of The Oaks garden(Adelaide Hills) or The Flower Farm (Robe SA) will be possible after the sessions.
