In-House Program

Join us for an enjoyable and beginner-friendly discussion on starting your very own backyard cut flower garden.  This practical presentation will provide you with all the information you need to grow your own bouquets this summer - even in a tiny space as small as a balcony - and you'll leave with a detailed garden plan custom to our local climate.  Information covered will include the most popular cut flower varieties (including the easiest varieties to grow), starting seeds indoors, growing tips, and how to harvest your blooms.  Organic and sustainable growing methods - including creating a no-till flower bed, choosing organic fertilizers, composting, native plants, soil health, and organic pest control - will also be addressed.

About the presenter: After Dr. Alanna Messner-Scholl stepped back from her career in mental healthcare to focus on raising her two young children, she began flower gardening as a light-hearted hobby.  The garden eventually grew (literally and figuratively!) into Wavy Roo Florals, a tiny homegrown flower shop serving the Harleysville area.  Wavy Roo Florals is committed to using sustainable, organic growing methods and proudly donates 20% of all sales.

This presentation will be held in-person at the library in the Community Room.  Register by entering your information below.  Any questions?  Contact DeAnne O'Brien at dobrien@ivpl.org.

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From Longwood Gardens:  Join us as we celebrate the tenth year of the Community Read with a look at how food is a connector of people—especially for special moments—and how food connects to the world of plants and gardening.  Attendees will be entered into a drawing for free admission tickets to Longwood Gardens.