August 6

The Cutting Garden Series

Harvesting flowers well is one of the most important skills in a cutting garden. In this summer session we’ll focus on how and when to harvest flowers for the longest vase life and healthiest plants.

Together we’ll walk through the garden identifying stems at the right stage for cutting, and discuss conditioning techniques that help flowers last longer once they’re brought indoors. We’ll also look at simple ways to keep plants productive through the height of the season, including pruning, harvesting frequency, and garden care during warm weather.

This class is especially helpful for anyone hoping to bring armfuls of flowers indoors throughout the summer.