Learn how to grow your own beautiful, blooming cut flower garden in this fun and informative class! We’ll walk you through everything from choosing the perfect garden spot and prepping your soil, to picking the right plants and designing a layout that fits your space and style. You’ll learn how to start flowers from seed or select healthy plants from a nursery, along with tips on planting, watering, fertilizing, and keeping weeds and pests at bay. We’ll also cover the best ways to harvest your blooms for longer vase life, proper cutting techniques, and how to care for your arrangements. Whether you’re dreaming of a simple patch of sunflowers or a more elaborate garden full of seasonal color, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to grow a garden that’s as beautiful in the ground as it is in a vase.

Meet your instructor, Andrea!

Andrea is a Horticulturist and Collections Manager here at the Botanical Gardens. After growing up locally in East Aurora, NY, Andrea went on to continue her education at Finger Lakes Community College and graduated with an Associates in Applied Science in Fish and Wildlife Technology. After that, Andrea transferred to the University at Buffalo, SUNY and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies. Prior to her position here, she worked as a landscaper and groundskeeper for a private venue for 5 years. Andrea has a strong passion for gardening, specifically with perennial and cut flower gardens, and likes to spend her free time with her husband, two dogs and two donkeys.

For more information about Cut Flower Gardening, please contact education@buffalogardens.com.