GROWING CUT FLOWERS

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