CLASS: A Flower Lover’s Guide to Fall Sowing for a Spring Garden

Instructor: Angie Ross of Oak Park Flowers

Thursday, September 18^th from 6:30pm to 8pm

In this class we will discuss Lisa Mason Ziegler’s book Cool Flowers: How to Grow and Enjoy Long-Blooming Hardy Annual Flowers Using Cool Weather Techniques. As a flower farmer, cool season hardy annuals play a significant role in spring crops. They offer some of the most stunning blooms at a time of year when we are hungry for color. This interactive class will cover:

• The definition of a cool season hardy annual
• What varieties do well in our zone (5b)
• When to plant and what does well with direct seeding and what must be transplanted out
• Sourcing quality seeds and varieties
• The timing of fall and winter sowing
• Choosing the right combinations to create a stunning bouquet

The magic of a beautiful spring cutting garden bursting with blooms starts in the fall with cool season annuals. Angie can’t wait to share this tried and true method of growing larkspur, foxglove, nigella, sweet william, sweet peas and many, many more! Expect lively conversation and loads of information.

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NOTE: If the class is listed at “Sold Out,” please reach out to [email protected]. We will put you on the waitlist. Spaces often become available as we get closer to the class date.