Celebrate the Camellia in its peak of bloom. Local expert growers Johnny Aldrich and George Rogers will share their lifelong experience with this aristocrat of the South. In the morning, they will demonstrate propagation techniques, including growing from cuttings, grafting, air layering and seed culture. Using Camellia sasanqua and C. japonica as rootstock, learn hands-on about scions and sports as you practice your own graft. After lunch at the Garden, venture to Mr. Aldrich's large collection near Brooklet where you will discover the wonderful diversity of flower forms and colors.
Price includes workshop and tour.
Those who participate in both sessions may want to bring a bag lunch. Janet and Stephanie will guide you through the papermaking process from mixing your own pulp to the finished product. You'll even be able to add botanical touches to your paper with dried leaves or bits of flowers or other material to incorporate into your creation. Join Sue on a visual tour of Mexico. Using slides, she will share the beauty of the plants, the countryside, the markets and more.