Events & Workshops

This is a double-day event! Join me Friday at Sherman Library where I'll be talking about the history of the language of flowers, floriography, floral symbolism and more.  It's going...

Annual Spring Posy Atelier & Garden Party Castle House & Garden May 16, 2020  10:00 am- 1:00 pm Come join the fun!  We're making posies in a beautiful garden setting.  You'll...

UC Berkeley Botanical Garden

May 3, 2020

1:00-3:00 pm

This presentation is an entertaining and interactive look at how the historical language of flowers can be used to create Posies- a circular nosegay whose flowers and herbs hold a meaning and convey a message in the historical language of flowers.

May Day Posies

May 1, 2020 - Filoli Mansion, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062

10:00 am- 1:00 pm

May Day originated as a festival celebrating spring and Floralia, the Roman goddess of flowers. Over time it evolved into a day to gift flowers and treats to neighbors and friends. This May 1, make beautiful spring posies to combine with a special treat from Filoli. A posy is a message bouquet, a ‘greeting card’ made of flowers and herbs. Discover all the heartfelt messages you can send and give to another by using the language of flowers! You’ll make one for yourself and one to gift to a friend. All materials are included in the registration fee.

Imagine virtually every herb you've ever heard of having historic symbolic meaning, and also language of flowers meanings too.  I'm going to talk about medicinal and healing properties of herbs,...

It's the flower & garden show time again! Please join me for a floral adventure at this fabulous flower and garden show.  I'll be booking talking, signing, and of course, demonstrating how you can make a beautiful posy from your garden flowers.

April 4, 2020

10:30 AM

Cal-Expo Sacramento

Creative Containers

March 28, 2020

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Filoli Mansion -86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062

Never bore your flowers again! This class focuses on all things that can contain flower arrangements. You’ll be surprised to learn and feel inspired to venture out the box when it comes to displaying your flowers in the fun, whimsical, and elegant container ideas.

Authors on the Move!

March 14, 2020- Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Authors on the Move supports the Library’s Summer Reading Program and the Foundation’s operations! Guests will enjoy a champagne reception, a four-course meal from the Hyatt Regency’s farm-to-fork menu, unlimited wine, conversations with two regional authors at their table, a keynote presentation by Susan Orlean, and a live auction featuring opportunities to win one-time author experiences. The Avid Reader Bookstore will offer all titles for purchase the night of the event.