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Tag: Cut Flowers

  • Monday, April 20 – Little State Flower Co Farm Tour

    The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers is sponsoring a series of Farm Tours in 2026, including one on April 20 at Little State Flower Co in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Considering the variety of cut flower crops, production methods, marketing, and sales systems that will be highlighted on these tours, you’re likely to learn a little bit of everything from the hosts and the other attendees. https://www.ascfg.org/. These past few months have reminded us that farming’s unpredictability is matched only by its rewards. For cut flower growers across North America, economic shifts, supply chain issues, toxic politics and evolving consumer habits may feel overwhelming. Despite these uncertainties, resilience and collaboration open new opportunities. Above all, your creativity and commitment keep North America’s cut flower industry strong.

    The ASCFG is committed to supporting your success during these challenging times.

  • Wednesday, July 31, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Cut Flower Farm Field Study

    Hop on the Berkshire Botanical Garden van for a field trip to two working cut flower farms in Sheffield, Mass., and Salisbury, Conn., on Wednesday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    We will join Elisabeth Cary, BBG’s former education director, for a walk through her micro-flower farm in Sheffield, MA, where she will share lessons learned over her seven-year journey turning her six-acre property and garden into a small productive flower farm.

    Next stop will be White Hart Inn Provisions for you to get your own lunch (ordering on the way), followed by a visit to Pom Shillingford’s flower garden, English Garden Grown in Salisbury, Conn., where she grows a host of perennials, tulips and dahlias, as well as forced winter bulbs for event work, florists and seasonal subscribers.

    BBG members $90, nonmembers $110. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/cut-flower-farm-field-study

  • Saturday, February 18, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – European Container Garden for Indoors

    Plant a lovely winter garden for your table or window to enjoy indoors while winter still holds sway outside. European container gardens combine potted plants with fresh cut flowers in a decorative container. With proper care, the plants will last for many months and the fresh flowers can be replaced when desired. This Tower Hill Botanic Garden workshop, led by Betsy Williams on Saturday, February 18 from 10 – noon, costs $65 (THBG members) or $70 (nonmembers.) All materials included.  Register at www.towerhillbg.org.

  • Sunday, November 22, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – South Shore’s Harvest Festival

    Join USA Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts, for the Edible South Shore’s Farmers Market on Sunday, November 22 from 11 am – 3 pm.  There is no better way to cook your Thanksgiving dinner than by using locally grown fresh produce and foods.  Vendors will offer fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, eggs, cut flowers and plants.  Local food crafters (their word – ah, the evolution of the English language) will bring cheeses, gelato, yogurt, jams, sauces, honey, grain side dishes, breads, baked goodies and other handmade sundries, such as soaps and herbal infusions.

    For directions and more information please call Diana Scolponeti at 508-224-4044 or email events@cmrevents.com.

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  • Wednesdays, September 23 – October 14, 7 -9 pm – Inexpensive and Beautiful Flower Arrangements

    If you would like to learn the secrets behind the creation of stunning floral arrangements, this part traditional, part contemporary course is for you. Through Brookline Community Education, you’ll be introduced to simple flower arrangement concepts, and learn the basics as a creative platform. You will learn about the wide variety of seasonal choices available, properties and shapes of cut flowers and branches, and how to arrange impressive animal or unusual centerpieces in cost effective ways. We will discuss equipment and reference materials used by florists, and how to best care for your flowers before, during, and after they have been arranged. Please bring a pair of scissors, glue sticks, and a glue gun to class. The instructor will provide fresh flowers, oasis, low-floral dishes, floral tape, and wires. A $50 materials fees is payable to the instructor at the first class. The class will be held at Brookline High School, and is limited to 16 attendees. The cost of the class is $93, and it will be taught by Wong-Ng.  To register, log on to www.brooklineadulted.org, or call 617-730-2700.

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  • Tuesday, July 21, 10 – 11:30 a.m. – Flower Arranging: Fresh From the Garden

    The stunning arrangements of garden-grown flowers in the Polly Hill Arboretum Visitor Center in West Tisbury wow visitors, volunteers, and staff all season long.  These vibrant bouquets of familiar and unusual flowers are grown and arranged by PHA volunteer and retired commercial grower Susan Silva in her West Tisbury garden.  Join Silva from 10 – 11:30 as she shares techniques for growing and arranging cut flowers.  Using flowers from her garden, participants will create their own spectacular bouquets. Bring a container to transport your flowers home. Space is limited, please pre-register.  Call 508-693-9426.  $45 per person ($40 PHA members).  You may contact Karin Stanley by email, karin@pollyhillarboretum.org, for directions and more information.