The Speakers
Seating Notes:
Hilton Carter: Advance reservation required for seating. Standing room welcome.
All Other Speakers: Open seating, first come first served. No advance reservation needed.
Hilton Carter
2:00pm – 3:30pm
How to Plant Style Your Home with Hilton Carter
Join us at 2pm for a plant design insight session with Hilton Carter! Learn how to style your home using plants and bring some fresh vibes to your space. Whether you’re a plant newbie or a green thumb, Hilton’s got tips and tricks to help you make your home feel cozy and alive.
Book signing will follow his talk. Books for sale at Becket Hitch.
Session is open to the public. Limited seating is available – reserve your seat here.
Welcome Vibrations: Cedar Studios
10:00am – 10:10am
Before you browse the blooms and botanicals,
take a breath.
Cedar Studio is offering a complimentary sound bath to welcome you into the day, to breathe in the beauty of the florals around you. Inspired by the gentle vibrations of spring florals, crystal singing bowls will soften your edges and settle your spirit – think of it as a reset button for your nervous system, and the perfect way to begin your Bloom experience. Free, open to everyone, and a beautiful way to arrive.
The Ritual and Art of Tea with Wight Tea Co.
11:10am – 11:30am
From ancient history to modern cafe menus, tea has shaped cultures across the world for thousands of years. Join Wight Tea Co. for an exploration of tea’s rich history and culture and the art of brewing a truly exceptional cup. We’ll also walk you through the creative process of blending your own signature tea, because the best cup is always the one you enjoy.
The Black Market (of Houseplants): B.Willow
11:35am – 11:55am
Join Liz Vayda from B.Willow to learn about the black market of houseplants. Rare or hard to find plants popular among houseplant enthusiasts are not always cultivated by licenced growers. An increasing number of rare plants sold online or in open air markets are illegally poached from their native lands, leading to the extinction of certain species in the wild. Learn how to be an ethical houseplant consumer, and how to support those conserving plants in their native habitats.
Pressed Flowers: Gardens4Everyone
12:00pm – 12:25pm
Learn how to keep your favorite garden blooms beautiful for months-or even years. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore several preservation methods including silica drying for dimensional flowers, classic and modern pressing techniques, and air drying. You’ll also learn which flowers work best for each method and how to maintain their color over time-perfect for crafts, keepsakes, and arrangements.
Rooted: A Workshop in Container Gardening
1:25pm – 1:50pm
Landscape expert, John Callahan of Callahan Gardens and Heirlooom will be discussing gardens and how to use tropical plants to create seasonal intrigue, as well as incorporating sustainability with perennials.
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