Cut Flower Gardening 101 and Farm Flower Bouquets

Have you considered starting your own cut flower garden or a roadside flower stand? Then this class is a great place to start! Join Blandford Nature Center’s resident flower expert and learn about what to consider before you begin your own cut flower journey. Discussion will include topics such as which flowers are hardiest in our zone, which varieties produce well, and how to consider your personal style and color preferences when choosing what to plant. After learning the basics of flower farming, you’ll head out into the Blandford Farm’s own flower field to harvest flowers, and you’ll arrange your own bouquet to take home. We’ll provide harvesting tools and a mason jar for your bouquet. This program takes place at the Blandford Farm, located at 3145 Milo St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534. Pre-registration is required. There is parking available at the farm, or you may park at the main Nature Center and enjoy the 10-minute walk to the farm. There are port-a-potties and a hand washing station available at the farm. To cut flowers, you will be walking in the dirty farm fields. Please wear appropriate closed-toe footwear and clothing that can get dirty and wet. Cost: Non-Member: $45 Member (20% discount): $36 Note: This program is only for ages 13 and up. All teens must be registered and accompanied by a registered adult. Pre-registration is required due to limited capacity – we are unable to take registrations and payments at the farm. Online registration closes at noon on the day of the program. If the program sells out, you may complete your online registration to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if spots become available.This program will take place entirely outdoors. Please dress for the weather. In the case of severe weather, the program will be cancelled and you will be notified of your refund options. Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests received at least 7 days before the scheduled program are eligible for a 50% refund of the total registration cost, not including the credit card processing fee. Due to administration costs, full refunds are not available. Cancellation requests received within 7 days of a program are not eligible for a refund. In the event that Blandford must cancel the program, you will be given the option to reschedule or receive a refund. All community programs will have a registrant minimum. If the minimum is not met, you will be contacted by Blandford Nature Center and notified of your refund options.