So Much! So So Much!
Hey Stranger! We're so glad to be back!
And Just as glad to see you here!
Out in the East 40 the roses are recovering from their Summer siesta, grapes have frosted revealing their beautiful vines and the "pumpkin/squash/gourds" have been harvested.
If you enjoy crafting your own wreathes, we have supple grapevines for you. If lots of tans and greens are your decor things we have dried roses and these "pumpkin/squash/gourds". They were volunteers so we do not know their heritage. They may be edible. They may be dryable. We're not sure yet. They are carvable and paintable. You could also plant them with succulents and/or cut flowers. A large glass vessel, twinkie sized lights and some of these may be your thing. Or a simple line of these down the middle of your table with garland snaking in and around.
We've invited some local makers of beautiful, practical and nourishing things. First off this coming Thursday, November 14, from 9 to 11, Kristin of Vim and Vigor Candle Co will be here to guide you through creating your own custom scent to add to a candle or two. Her line of pre made soy candles will also be available for purchase. I met Kristin at just such an event and was amazed at how much work and complexity is involved. It's not just fragrant flowers the capture me but candles as well. The copper vessels that will hold your custom scented candle will go on to a new life after you finish burning it. Add cut flowers, plant succulents, hide treasure, herbs or teas in your lidded coper vessel. The choice is yours just as the scent is. This is a great opportunity to make a very special gift for someone and yourself. Maybe bring them with yo so you can ask if they like the scents yo are creating?
Registration is required, which you can do at Kristin's website.
https://vimandvigorcandleco.com/products/candle-making-workshop?_pos=1&_sid=5b959357d&_ss=r
Also on that morning we hope to have sample flowers for holiday pre orders. We are especially loving the deep gold and dusky pink colors of some of the roses pictured on this post.
If you have been to visit us at Uptown Farmers Market the last couple of years, you no doubt met Emily of Bene Vivendo, a fellow Maricopa County Master Gardener who excels at edible flowers and wreathes for all seasons. She is also a very knowledgeable teacher with a wry sense of humor about many things gardening in our desert. Emily will be here the same morning as Kristin with wreathes of fresh and dried flowers for purchase and order. She grows most of her wreathe ingredients using organic inputs. Uniquely her arrangements includes edible flowers, fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs.
Don't you love the deep colors of this dried arrangement grown & created by Emily! This particular dry bouquet includes Blue Wheat and Dill Weed! Bet you can't get that anywhere in town!
This wreathe! It even has artichokes, millet & oats!
If we ask really nicely she may even bring some of her delicious dried Hibiscus sabdariffa aka Roselle. This has become my favorite hot infusion. Come to think of it we drink it cold with sliced oranges in the summer. We add a stick of Ceylon Cinnamon and honey from local friends to get what tastes like hot or cold cherry juice!
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Next Maker on our calendar, is Terry Parvan of Winnifred Street with her Art in the Garden workshop. Terry uses mixed media combined with words to create beautiful inspiration and affirmations. You can find her at Junk in the Trunk twice a year and monthly at Sweet Salvage in addition to workshops around town. She will guide you to create two different canvases. Tears may be shed, by me anyway. Samples of previous canvases are shown below.
This workshop also requires pre registration & seating is very limited. Last day to register for her workshop is November 25. You can go to Terry's Etsy shop to register, this link should get you there. This is a great workshop to invite a friend or loved one to attend with you and maybe surprise them with a canvas you made. We are thrilled to have Terry come do her first outside workshop during our beautiful Autumn under our olive trees.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/743944803/art-in-the-garden-workshop-at-the?ref=shop_home_active_7&frs=1
***For both workshops fees are non refundable. All of the makers plan, grow, harvest and create for weeks before they come to the garden for these events. We understand that life happens so if you have a last minute reason & you're unable to attend, you may substitute by giving your registration to a friend as long as you let us know who we will be welcoming instead of you.***
***If you have not been to Tre Soli before, home of Anne E's Garden Fresh farm, address will be disclosed 48 hours before your workshop. Nearest cross streets are Scottsdale Road & McCormick Parkway.***
***The workshops are being held in a residential neighborhood so PLEASE drive with great caution. Put your phone in your back seat. This time of year many people are out walking and biking with dogs and children. Sometimes roosters & hens are also out for a stroll. So please do not be distracted.***
Just after Terry's workshop is ...
...back by popular demand. This is always a sell out so don't wait too long to get your tickets. Our friends Becca of Farm Yard and Jill of Sweet Life Garden are again collaborating on this event. There are some wonderful new gardens on the tour this year including a beautiful school garden of eatin' & learnin'. Also new this year is a very creative family of builders and bakers & their unique back yard garden made for entertaining. For detailed information & tickets you can go to
https://myfarmyard.com
Jill is posting peeks and previews on her Instagram @sweetlifegarden
So! Didn't I say there's a lot ''in season''. We can't wait to see you at some of these events in the gardens during this
most beautiful time of year!
Still Koko Loco
