Introduction to Cutting Garden

Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective

Spend a morning on the farm learning how to grow your own cutting garden next spring. Discover which varieties work best for bouquets, such as long stem length and regenerative qualities. This course covers effective planting methods, fertilizing and insect and disease control. Become proficient in cutting methods to promote flower production all season long. Each participant cuts and makes a bouquet to take home. See you on the farm! Class meets in the outdoor kitchen.

Price: $60, $52 member

Location: Chatfield Farms

Instructor: Peg Montagne

Peg has been growing flowers for over 40 years in her home garden. She is a long-time flower grower with Chatfield Farms’ CSA and has volunteered at the Gardens for over 30 years. Her formal education and personal experience with home-grown gardens and passion for sharing this expertise helps you get started with your own cutting garden.