Hosted by Berry Creek Garden:
Beginner class with Hayden of Big Oak Flower Farm on growing, harvesting, and enjoying cut flowers all season without the guesswork.
Tired of killing your plants before you can enjoy the flowers? Join Hayden of Big Oak Flower Farm for a beginner-friendly class to grow your own cut flower garden, perfect if you’re starting from scratch or trading in your tomatoes for tulips. Hayden began growing flowers in her own backyard in 2017 and has since scaled up to a flower farm with thousands of plants.
This lecture blends practical demonstrations and real-life experience, so you can skip a few rookie mistakes and get straight to the good part: armfuls of homegrown bouquets all season long.
You’ll learn:
How to decode plant labels to choose the right plants for your garden
How to tell the difference between a flower and a weed
Container-friendly plants to grow if you have a small garden
Common mistakes beginners make when growing cut flowers
When and how to harvest for the longest vase life
A simple planting plan + plant lists for beautiful bouquets all summer long
Day by Day Bar, Honey Pie Pizza, and Wellspent Market will be open during the lecture with drinks and bites available for purchase.