THIS TALK IS IN-PERSON ONLY. Saratoga Library, Community Room, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga
In this talk, Jill will demon
strate how to make a seasonal dried flower wreath using sustainable materia
ls, with a focus on native California plants. She'll share techniques
for drying flowers and creating the wreath, demonstrate how to start and f
inish your creation, and identify some useful garden flowers you can start
in the ground now to enjoy next year. These dried arrangements are ma
de to be enjoyed for years or can be composted in their entirety when the s
eason is over.
Please note that Jill will only demonstrate how
to make a California native plant wreath, there will be no audience partici
pation.
Speaker bio:
Jill is a gardener and owner of
Violetear Studio. She teaches classes and workshops on a range of gardenin
g and design topics throughout the bay area and online. No matter the
subject, her foundation is always on ecological gardening, waterwise pract
ices, and how to incorporate native plants. Originally trained as a public
interest lawyer, Jill believes that all people can benefit from building a
nurturing connection with the joy of the garden. Her own garden is ba
sed in the Berkeley hills which she cultivates with the help (or hindrance)
of her family and a rescue hound.
Directions to the Sara toga Library: From Highway 85 take the Saratoga Ave. exit (NOT Sun nyvale-Saratoga Road) and travel southwest towards the Village of Saratoga. Stay in the right lane of Saratoga Ave. About 1/2 mile from the highway ex it, there will be a two-lane left turn for West Valley College at Fruitvale Ave. Proceed through this intersection in the right lane, and take the nex t left turn into the library parking lot. The Community Room is at the fron t right of the library building.
THIS TALK IS IN-PERSON ONLY. Saratoga Library, Community Room, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga
In this talk, Jill will demon
strate how to make a seasonal dried flower wreath using sustainable materia
ls, with a focus on native California plants. She'll share techniques
for drying flowers and creating the wreath, demonstrate how to start and f
inish your creation, and identify some useful garden flowers you can start
in the ground now to enjoy next year. These dried arrangements are ma
de to be enjoyed for years or can be composted in their entirety when the s
eason is over.
Please note that Jill will only demonstrate how
to make a California native plant wreath, there will be no audience partici
pation.
Speaker bio:
Jill is a gardener and owner of
Violetear Studio. She teaches classes and workshops on a range of gardenin
g and design topics throughout the bay area and online. No matter the
subject, her foundation is always on ecological gardening, waterwise pract
ices, and how to incorporate native plants. Originally trained as a public
interest lawyer, Jill believes that all people can benefit from building a
nurturing connection with the joy of the garden. Her own garden is ba
sed in the Berkeley hills which she cultivates with the help (or hindrance)
of her family and a rescue hound.
Directions to the Sara toga Library: From Highway 85 take the Saratoga Ave. exit (NOT Sun nyvale-Saratoga Road) and travel southwest towards the Village of Saratoga. Stay in the right lane of Saratoga Ave. About 1/2 mile from the highway ex it, there will be a two-lane left turn for West Valley College at Fruitvale Ave. Proceed through this intersection in the right lane, and take the nex t left turn into the library parking lot. The Community Room is at the fron t right of the library building.