
Native Cut Flower Gardens: Grow, Harvest, and Arrange w/ Leonora Stefanile
Hands-on cut-flower gardening class focused on native plants, from standout blooms to bouquet fillers, with practical tips for harvesting, conditioning, and extending vase life. Live bouquet-arranging demonstration in a botanical garden classroom setting.
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Hands-on native cut-flower gardening workshop focused on planning, growing, and harvesting blooms for the vase, then arranging them into fresh seasonal bouquets. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with practical, take-home techniques for sustainable floral design.

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