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Summer Harvest:
FLORAL DESIGN WITH FRESH BLOOMS & VEGETABLES

Celebrate the abundance of late summer with Summer Harvest, a floral design class that blends the beauty of seasonal flowers with the unexpected charm of farm-fresh vegetables. Perfect for August, this course will explore creative ways to incorporate tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and other garden gems into lush, textural arrangements. Students will learn techniques for balancing color, shape, and structure while embracing a natural, farm-to-table aesthetic. Whether designing a centerpiece for a summer gathering or simply experimenting with new materials, this class will inspire you to see the garden’s bounty in a whole new way!

Fees: Member $75, Non-Member $90

All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.

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Register Member $75

Register Non-Member $90

Date:
Friday, August 22, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details

Please bring either a basket or wooden box (no greater than 9”).  It must be lined and watertight.  Clippers also required.  Optional:  Kenzans

GES: FD, 2, elective*

*This class offers 2 hours of elective credit toward the Garden Education Series: Floral Design Certificate. Non-certificate students are welcome. All levels welcome.

About the Instructor

Although surrounded by flower arrangements and cutting gardens from childhood, Kate Hugo Vernon did not expect her degree in 3-D Art to lead to a career in floral design. She worked as a software consultant and mother of five before launching The Arranger’s Market, her online shop, and then her floral design business. Kate’s passion for color and imaginative design soon became apparent in her work for events, in her workshops, and in demonstrations. “This should be easy: Mother Nature has already done the hard part” became her motto, as she shared tips on how to simplify the arranging process without sacrificing creative possibilities. In addition to working as a floral designer and proprietor of The Arranger’s Market, Kate now shares floral design tips on social media, where she posts novel ways to display local flowers, greens and veggies and models an approach to arranging that is both sophisticated and fun.

 

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