Cut flower design for market gardeners

Event information

Date

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-08-08 18:00:00 2024-08-08 19:30:00 Cut flower design for market gardeners Cut flowers are a great way to diversify production and revenue for vegetable growers. Led by entrepreneur and floral designer Reba Berge, this floral design workshop will highlight the basic principles of arranging and necessary tools for bouquet-making, featuring easy-to-grow annual flowers for growers interested in integrating cut flowers into their production system. University of Minnesota Plant Growth Facilities University of Minnesota Plant Growth Facilities University of Minnesota Plant Growth Facilities America/Chicago public

Time

6 - 7:30 p.m. Central time

Location

University of Minnesota Plant Growth Facilities
1552 Gortner Ave
Room 140A,
St. Paul, MN 55108

Contact

Mary Rogers, roge0168@umn.edu

Cut flowers are a great way to diversify production and revenue for vegetable growers. Led by entrepreneur and floral designer Reba Berge, this floral design workshop will highlight the basic principles of arranging and necessary tools for bouquet-making, featuring easy-to-grow annual flowers for growers interested in integrating cut flowers into their production system.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

Cost

Free

Costs for this workshop are covered by the Bounty and Blooms: Integration of Cut Flowers in Urban Vegetable Farms project, which is funded by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant (2024) and the Kohler and Dramm Institute of Floristry.

Accessibility

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Mary Rogers, roge0168@umn.edu, two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.