Grow, Cut, Repeat: The Art of Cut Flower Gardening

Bring beauty from the garden straight to the vase. Grow, Cut, Repeat: The Art of Cut Flower Gardening is a lecture-style event that explores the vibrant and rewarding world of growing flowers specifically for cutting. Learn what defines a cut flower, the different groupings of flowers commonly grown for bouquets—such as focal flowers, fillers, greenery, and line flowers—and how each plays a role in floral design.

Presenters will discuss the various scales at which cut flowers are produced, from backyard gardens to market farms, and how growers plan for continuous blooms throughout the season. Timing of crops, succession planting, and season extension strategies will be covered to help ensure a steady supply of flowers.

The session will also highlight proper harvesting techniques and essential post-harvest care practices to maximize vase life and quality. Whether you're growing for your home, gifts, or small-scale sales, this lecture will equip you with the knowledge…