Betsy Williams and Tower Hill Botanic Garden present a flower arranging class on October 23 from 10:30 – 12:30 at Tower Hill, 11 French Drive in Boylston. Decorate your home with the beauty of fall flowers and the storied protective powers of the Herbs of Halloween. We’ll combine the vibrant hues of autumn flowers with accents of ancient Halloween magic to create a truly magical centerpiece. Make a long lasting, richly colored arrangement of glowing sunflowers, chrysanthemums, grains, garlic and a selection of Halloween’s most magical herbs and flowers. You’ll learn the stories and ancient magical uses of the flowers and herbs as you work. Please bring an apron and floral scissors to class. Fee ($75 for Tower Hill members, $89 for nonmembers) includes all materials. Register at www.towerhillbg.org

Betsy Williams teaches, lectures and writes about living with herbs and flowers. A gardener and herb grower since 1972, Betsy trained as a florist in Boston and England. She combines her floral and gardening skills with an extensive knowledge of history, plant lore and seasonal celebrations. Betsy is the author of several books on the uses and stories of herbs and flowers. She has appeared on the Discovery Channel and greater Boston cable stations as well as local and national radio talk shows. Betsy lectures and teaches locally and nationally.