After the Workshop

It's been over a week since we successfully completed our annual Wreath Workshop at the Buck Mansion in Vacaville.  I just wanted to share with you some pictures of the prep days and then the actual workshop.  I also wanted to recognize the hard work the Master Gardeners do to make this such a great event.  It might entice you to sign up for the workshop in December 2014. I will take RSVP's starting in November.

Traditionally, the workshop is held the first Saturday of December.  Participants pay a fee and get greens, a wreath frame, paddle wire, a bow and delicious refreshments for a fee.  It's a great way for residents to kick off the holiday season and a lot of fun (work!) for the UCCE Master Gardeners of Solano County.

Oh, and note the wreaths.  They are all made from the same exact materials, but each an individual, wonderful creation.

We start with a BIG pile of redwood, cut from locations in Solano County. (photos by Jennifer Baumbach)

Redwood and other greens, such as Heavenly Bamboo, are cut to size.

Greens are then conditioned in water and laid out on a tarp to drain.

Piles, by species, of greens.

Master Gardener Sherry is creating a wreath.

Wreath created as a thank you for supporter of the event.

Another wreath, made from same greens, but unique.

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