** Winter in Flower Farm ** THE Workshop: Grow and Arrange truly winter blooms 8/9 February 2025

Winter in flower farm: how to plan, grow, harvest and arrange TRULY seasonal blooms and greenery all winter long.

The workshop you need to take your flower farming to the next level

A two days intensive workshop tailor made  for farmer florists: from my farm to yours.

It will take your winter production to the next level and bring out the best from the forgotten season.

Most flower farmers close their fields after Chrstimas until the first blooms in early spring  missing three crucial months and sales opportunities, when the demand on flowers is really high.

As  former garden designers and plant nursery owners we have a pretty extensive knowledge of  trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs that we cannot wait to share with other farmers who want to extend their season.

And as farmer florist with almost ten years of practice we have selected the varieties that are the most suitable for flower design.

The workshop will be taught in English with Italian translation available. Of course if all the attendees are Italian it will be taught in Italian.

PROGRAM:

DAY 1  – WHAT TO GROW; HOW TO GROW

9.30  a.m. / 4.30  p.m.

After a detailed farm tour and welcome breakfast we will introduce you to the  most interesting varieties for flower farming and  how to add them to your existing farm.

Trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and annuals;  nothing will be omitted.

This year we are designing a new part of the farm with a  mixed hedgerow focusing on winter interesting plants and we will show you the process behind.

DAY 2 : ARRANGING SEASONAL BEAUTIES

9.30  a.m. / 4.30 p.m.

Arranging with seasonal blooms winter edition. Think deliciously scented blooms on naked branches, the most delicate,  brave, little bulbs, hellebores and camellia. But also grasses in their winter suit, miscanthus and stipa for example and  conifers.

Create your own flat lay with what you like the most, create your winter palette

With these fresh, vibrant and seasonal botanicals we will then make a natural bouquet, a no floral foam centerpiece and a set of  sustainable small accessories.

WHERE & WHEN:

At  Olga’s Flower Farm – Longone al Segrino (CO), via Diaz 32 A

8/9  February 2025 – (  Saturday and Sunday).

If you are looking for a place to stay we have a list of trusted Bed and Breakfast very close to the farm.

Also if you want to spend some extra days on the lake we can provide you any info you need.

HOW MUCH:

PRICE: 990 €

Earlybird price -15%  until january the 7th. 850 €

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• 2 full days of workshop
• a slim but contentful course book  (in English – Italian and French versions available upon request)
• 2 lunches
• coffee breaks
•  a silk ribbon died with our botanicals
• a small ceramic bowl to arrange flowers
• a kenzan (pin frog)

what’s NOT included:

• Dinners
• Travel and accomodation

NUMBER of PARTICIPANTS:

Minimum 5 / Maximum 12

For any further info please send an email to : floricolturagiussani@yahoo.it   and we’ll reply as soon as possible