Floriculture and the Art of Dried Botanicals

A 7-month introduction to preserving plant materials

Now accepting applications for 2026! Complete the form below to be considered. Please note that this program is limited to ten people due to space considerations. Only those accepted to the class will be contacted.

The Floriculture program at Bartram’s Garden is a free class that focuses on dried botanical holiday wreaths, a sustainable alternative to traditional evergreen wreaths.

Connecting monthly, members of this class will learn plant identification and get hands-on experience with successful harvesting and preservation techniques. Once enough materials have been gathered and dried, the class will learn to assemble wreaths that will be sold at the annual Handmade Holidays event, and each member will be able to take one home with them. 

Learn about sustainable wreath-making and get creative, incorporating colors, textures, shapes, and fragrances in designs. No previous experience is needed! Tools and equipment will be provided. Please note that we will be working outdoors in the garden, as well as the meadow, so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing you won’t mind getting a bit dirty.

Class Schedule

Classes will take place on Sundays from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm on the following dates:

• May 17
• June 14
• July 19
• August 16
• September 20
• October 11 
• November 15