- Author: Betty Victor
Isn't it hard to believe that it soon will be time again for the Master Gardeners Wreath Workshop?
This year the Wreath Workshop will be held at the Community United Methodist Church, located at 1875 Fairfield Ave., Fairfield, CA.
Prior to the big day, the Master Gardeners will be busy getting things ready for you to make your own beautiful wreath. Rain or shine-the first cutting day- in December Master Gardeners will be out gathering the redwood boughs, enough to fill a large trailer and a pickup truck. The next day you will find them cutting these boughs into manageable pieces that will be used to create the wreath base. The greens will be soaked in water overnight, drained and boxed for your use on Saturday Dec 10. 2016. All in all it takes three days to get the greens ready for you.
Also until that fun event day, the Master Gardeners will have been busy, drying a variety of plants and natural decorations that you can add to your wreath. There will be hydrangeas, spent agapanthus flower stalks, dried lavender, dried roses, deodora cones, sedum flowers, dried fruit and so much more. Besides dried plants, there will be a variety of ribbon that can be made into a bow so you can choose the color you would like on your wreath.
If you have any special decorations that you want to add to your wreath, please do bring them, this is your wreath make it how it pleases you. UC Master Gardeners will be available for those that may need help whether you are a first timer or have been coming for awhile.
This year we will again have a” MarketPlace,” where you will be able to purchase gifts that have been made by many of the talented Master Gardeners. Looking for a special gift, this could be the place. Only cash or personal checks will be accepted for this shopping.
If you are interested in having a fun afternoon and take home the beautiful wreath you have made contact Jennifer Baumbach, UC Master Gardener Program Coordinator at 707-389-0645 or jmbaumbach@ucanr.edu .
Remember the place United Methodist Church. 1875 Fairfield Ave., Fairfield. Saturday Dec. 10, 2016; the time is from 1-4. The cost to make your wreath is $50.00 which includes the greens, decorations, wreath frame and wire and a bow in a color of your choice. RSVP today!
Oh yes, I almost forgot, there will be a potluck of food and refreshments as well.