Programme Dates & Instructors
9 October – Garden Design & The New Perennial Garden
Chanel O’Connor
Chanel O'Connor is a self taught cut flower grower. She began growing King White Protea 12 years ago and gradually developed a small export business. Alongside this she began growing a variety of cut flowers and also flowering shrubs with the goal of having flowers to pick and sell all year round. Most recently she has developed a perennial garden.
16 October – Growing from Seed, Propagation & Soil
Louise Hardy
Louise is a flower grower for The Floral Hub Tauranga with a passion for soil, compost and growing from seed. With an education in the sciences and a previous holder of organic certification, this knowledge is being used to foster healthy soil and plant growth.
23 October – Practical: Planning & Planting a Small Garden
Chanel O’Connor (See bio above)
30 October – Flower Care & Arrangement
Anna Engels
Anna Engels from Shade Studio is a botanical artist, cut flower grower and carer of our natural environment. She will teach you how to create a hand-tied bouquet, guiding you on what flowers and foliage to use and demonstrating how to assemble a beautiful gathered-from-the-garden bouquet.
Who can join?
Anyone interested in flowers & gardening – no prior experience needed!
Bring comfy clothes, optional gloves & note-taking tools
- Morning tea + printed handouts included
- Community garden creation at Village Green Community Hub
Register now to secure your spot & get full venue details!