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Why buy bouquets when you can grow them? Join us at Marin Art and Garden Center for the next installment of our How Does Your Garden Grow? hands-on lecture series, where we’ll dive into the art of growing a thriving cutting garden \u2014 all from the footprint of a standard raised bed.<\/p>\n
Garden expert Jill Sowards of Violetear Studio will walk you through everything you need to know to design a cutting garden that delivers gorgeous blooms season after season. Learn which flowers to plant for continuous color, how to stagger your plantings for a steady harvest, and the simple techniques that keep your arrangements looking florist fresh.<\/p>\n
BONUS! You’ll take home a detailed cutting garden guide featuring curated flower lists by season, planting and succession schedules, and harvesting tips, everything you need to go from seed to centerpiece with confidence.<\/p>\n
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