Build a Bouquet Workshop

Saturday, August 31, 2024
from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
at the MCBG Vegetable Garden and Farmhouse

Join MCBG Horticulturist, Phoebe Hanson and learn flower arrangement techniques and how to create a cut flower garden at home. She will touch on the topics of soil preparation, seed ordering, and irrigation and focus much of the class on cutting and arranging impressive bouquets. From the beginning stages to harvest, Phoebe will share tips for crafting a garden you can cut from and create stunning bouquets and floral displays. By the end of this hands-on workshop, you should have the skills and inspiration create beautiful arrangements and start planning a cut flower garden.

THE DETAILS

• The class will include instruction, helpful handouts, and hands-on time in the MCBG Cut Flower Garden. Be prepared for the weather with appropriate layers.
• Bring pruners (if available), a pencil and paper, comfortable shoes, and a curious mind.

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
Class size is limited! Registration for this workshop must be completed in advance online. Please note, all workshop fees are non-refundable unless the workshop has been canceled or rescheduled by the Gardens.

Workshop Registration .......................... $35 per participant and includes Gardens admission for the day

Member Workshop Registration ............ $25 per current MCBG Member

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

• Cut Flower Garden by Erin Benzakein and Julia Chai
• The Flower Farmer by Lynn Byczynski
• The Cutting Garden: Growing & Arranging Garden Flowers by Sarah Raven

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Phoebe Hanson (she/her) has been practicing horticulture at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens for three years, two of which were spent in the Perennial Garden where the garden beds have been her canvas for cultivating color, texture, smells, shapes, and forms that humans and pollinators alike enjoy.

Phoebe now manages the produce, herb, and cut flower gardens in the MCBG organic demonstration the Vegetable Garden. Prior to her work at the Botanical Gardens, she farmed vegetables and flowers and created bouquets for CSA customers. Her love for flowers has been life long.