BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Katie Dickson, Horticulturist from Moore Farms Botanical Garden in Lake City, South Carolina, will be the special keynote speaker at Cypress Gardens’ popular Lunch and Learn series later this month.
Dickson will demonstrate how to incorporate succulents into a traditional summer bouquet to create a one-of-a-kind piece. She will also offer tips and tricks for floral arrangement success.
Gardening Lunch and Learn
Featuring Special Guest Speaker:
Katie Dickson, Horticulturist
Moore Farms Botanical Garden
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Noon-1:30pm
Cypress Gardens
Cost: $10.00 per person
(Free for Master Gardeners and Cypress Gardens Season Pass Holders)
Dickson has worked as a horticulturist and beekeeper at Moore Farms Botanical Garden for over two years. Previously, she served as Children’s Garden Manager of the South Carolina Botanical Garden and also worked at nurseries in Outer Banks, North Carolina.
Dickson’s favorite flora are xeric and succulent plants. Outside of the garden, she enjoys spending time with family in the Lowcountry, fishing and going on adventures. She earned a degree in Environmental Horticulture from Clemson University.
“This is an interesting and informative presentation for anyone desiring to learn new techniques in floral arrangement design,” explains Heather Graham, Manager for Cypress Gardens. “Everyone from beginners to seasoned floral experts will benefit from Dickson’s expertise.”
Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch or a dish to share. Lunch begins at noon with presentations starting at 12:30pm. Seating is limited so advanced reservations are recommended. Contact the Cypress Gardens Visitor Center at (843) 553-0515 or [email protected]. Visit www.cypressgardens.infofor more information on this and other upcoming events.
About Cypress Gardens
Beautiful Cypress Gardens has been a preferred group and family destination since 1931. Visitors from all over the country come to experience this unique and exciting attraction, which has been highlighted in numerous national magazines. The park features boat rides on a black water swamp amidst blooming azaleas, camellias and other flowers featured in the gardens, 3.5 miles of walking trails, butterfly house, aquarium and the new Heritage Room. Cypress Gardens has also hosted over 16 major movies including The Patriot, Cold Mountain and The Notebook, along with the television mini-series North and South. For more information contact Heather Graham at (843) 553-0515 or [email protected].
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