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Make Your Own! Fresh Wreaths: What To Grow And How To Make Them
December 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
‘Tis the season for holiday wreaths! A fresh evergreen wreath in your home adds the perfect festive touch, and by knowing what to grow in your own home landscape, your decoration will be both festive AND convenient. In this hands-on class, your instructor, Rebecca Turk, will cover key trees and shrubs to grow as well as how to make an 18” wreath using those plants.
Each class attendee will make their own 18” wreath from materials harvested from the Garden. Once completed, your beautiful creation will go home with you to decorate your home for the holidays!
Capacity is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Pricing:
Members: $70
Non-Members: $120
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Additional Information:
This class will take place in person at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Location information will be provided via email the week of the class.
The class will begin promptly at its start time, so please arrive at the Garden 15 minutes early to allow time to travel to the class location.
About Your Instructor:
Rebecca Turk has been making fresh greenery wreaths and garlands for over a decade! She feels it’s the best way to bring the outdoors in during the holiday season. Rebecca graduated with her Master of Science degree in Horticulture from North Carolina State University in 2012 and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, focusing in horticulture, from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2010. She discovered her passion for public horticulture and teaching through her mom and her various employments at the SFA Mast Arboretum, “Nacogdoches Naturally” Education Program, Missouri Botanical Garden, the JC Raulston Arboretum, and Moore Farms Botanical Garden. At the Huntsville Botanical Garden, she serves as the Director of Learning and Public Engagement. She has a strong passion for educating the community, leadership, public horticulture, and sharing her love for the outdoors while teaching. She and her husband Christopher love their shared interest in horticulture and enjoy every moment outside with their sweet daughters, Emilia and Ila.
