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.
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Tuesday, July 7, 9 – 12 – Flower Arranging From the Garden
Explore making good choices for floral arrangements through flower selection, learn simple techniques for cutting and conditioning materials, and see the appropriate methods of handling specific kinds of plant materials.
Award winning floral designer Robin Murphy, who presented to The Garden Club of the Back Bay during the “Art in the Garden” theme year, will lead you through this process and guide you in the creation of your own abundant “gardenesque†floral arrangements.
Container and mechanics included. Participants should bring floral scissors, clippers, and a small bucket to class. Members of Heritage Museums – $40; non-Members – $50 per person. To register, log on to www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org.