Fall-Planted Cut Flowers Workshop (Bulbs, perennials, and seeds)

Join us for a jump on your spring garden for next year! In this fall planting class, we’ll discuss the perennials that can be grown for cutting, as well as fall-planted annuals. This class will help you understand the many benefits of over-wintering cut flowers, allowing you to bring color to your vase earlier and with less effort.

We’ll focus on corms, bulbs, and effortless seeds that lead to delightful first sights of spring. A light discussion of toxicity found in many early spring and summer flowers will help attendees decide which flowers may be appropriate for their gardens.

Attendees will walk away with seeds, and there will also be plugs for sale to help foster success for the more difficult seeds to start.

About the Instructor
Courtney Rosiak-Quinto of Quaintrelle Farms brings 15 years of experience in floral design to her work—but her passion for flowers didn’t stop at the studio. She now grows her own blooms on a small urban farm tucked near the base of campus. As a self-described ‘disrupter’ in the wedding and event industry, Courtney is committed to redefining the role that florals play in wedding and event decor —rooting her designs and urban farm in sustainability, seasonality, and a deep love for community. Nearly 99% of the flowers she uses are grown either on her own property, or sourced from fellow small farms in the Santa Cruz area.