These hands-on workshops will be conducted by our professional staff and special guests at Hills & Dales Estate. Workshop space is limited and pre-registration is required. Garden admission is included in registration. Annual pass holders receive a 20% discount. To register use the printable workshop registration form on the left or call 706-882-3242.
September 25, 2010 ~ 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. $25 per person.
Have you ever wondered how to dry your own flowers or foliage from the garden and still keep the vibrant colors? Hills & Dales Estate horticulturist Tina Eturralde will teach participants which flowers and foliage are best for drying. Techniques will include air drying, silica gel drying and preserving with glycerin. A flower list and instructional handout will be provided.
October 05, 2010 ~ 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free but reservations are required.
Noted author, garden historian and landscape architect James (Jim) R. Cothran will share stories about some of his favorite southern gardens. Jim will highlight historical trends, signature plants and design elements from some of the most historically important gardens from Louisiana to Virginia. This will include a number of important gardens from Charleston, South Carolina. Afterwards Jim will be available to sign copies of Gardens and Historic Plants of the Antebellum South, Gardens of Historic Charleston, and his newest book Charleston Gardens and the Landscape Legacy of Loutrel Briggs. A 6:30 p.m. reception will be followed by a lecture and book signing at 7:00 p.m. FREE but reservations are required.
October 16, 2010 ~ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. $35 per person.
Join Hills & Dales Estate Greenhouse Manager Joanna Lee as she shares the art of pressing flowers. Each participant in this workshop will construct a flower press and learn how to properly press flowers. A handout featuring a list of flowers suitable for pressing will be included and several examples of projects using dried flowers will be shown. All materials for the flower press will be provided.
November 06, 2010 ~ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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December 04, 2010 ~ 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m $35.00 per person.
Get ready for the holiday season by creating a unique Christmas wreath from assorted fresh greenery, red holly berries and finished with a beautiful bow. This wreath workshop will be conducted by floral designer Jerry Rigby. Please bring clippers from home if you have them. All other materials will be supplied.
December 11, 2010 ~ 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $35 per person.
Get ready for the holiday season by creating a beautiful swag for your front door or to decorate your favorite room. Join Charlotte Caldwell, Hills & Dales Estate horticulturist for this hands on workshop. Each participant will create a custom designed swag complete with live greenery, fresh berries and seasonal decorations. Charlotte will also demonstrate and give tips on how to make your own fresh garland. Please bring clippers from home if you have them. All other materials will be supplied.
