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Learn how to plant, grow and harvest garden roses on a private rose farm in the bucolic Sacramento Valley of California.
Do you dream of growing out of this world garden roses for your own bouquets?
If your answer is yes, this hands-on educational experience on the farm is exactly what you've been waiting for. Take a leisurely stroll through our field, filled with thousands of garden roses, and immerse yourself in the enchanting fragrances of the farm. Throughout this immersive day, we will explore seven key elements: an introduction to the different types of roses, a seasonal overview of garden rose care, rose harvesting techniques, post-harvest care for cut roses, a simple fertilization plan, an exploration of "must grow" rose varieties and management of insects & diseases.
Just imagine how you could grow beautiful garden roses if you had the answers to these questions:
This is the only workshop Felicia teaches each year focused on the cultivating and production of roses. With a limited number of tickets up for grabs, we're keeping the group cozy, giving Felicia the chance to craft unforgettable connections with all attendees.
Join us for an enriching workshop dedicated to cultivating garden roses for cut flower production. This immersive experience will explore seven essential elements for growing stunning roses: an introduction to the different types of roses, a seasonal overview of garden rose care, rose harvesting techniques, post-harvest care for cut roses, a simple fertilization plan, an exploration of "must grow" rose varieties and management of insects & diseases.
The day begins with a guided tour of our breathtaking rose fields, led by Felicia Alvarez, founder and farmer at Menagerie Farm & Flower. You'll have the chance to admire the roses in their spring glory. In the morning sessions, Felicia will demonstrate proper harvesting techniques and how to prepare roses for optimal vase life. This interactive class invites you to learn by doing, as you'll have the opportunity to harvest your own roses from our production field alongside Felicia.
Afterward, enjoy a delightful farm-to-table lunch with fellow attendees. In the afternoon, we’ll delve into rose variety selection and effective pest and disease management strategies. The workshop will conclude with an open Q&A session with Felicia, and you'll take home a gift bag filled with her favorite rose-related treasures!
No prior gardening or pruning experience is required; we’ll ensure you feel right at home with the roses, even if you’ve never cared for one before. This workshop is perfect for gardeners and flower farmers eager to learn seven essential elements of cultivating thriving garden roses. It promises a unique hands-on educational experience, fostering connections with fellow attendees in an intimate setting where friendships can flourish. So gather your friends and join us for a delightful morning of exploration and learning on the farm!
The workshop will be held at Menagerie Flower in Live Oak, California (95953), nestled in the beautiful Sacramento Valley. Please note, this is NOT an online workshop.
The workshop will run from 9am-3:30pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Arrivals & Introductions
Rose Field Tour & Overview of The Types of Roses
Deadheading & Harvesting Demonstration
Post Harvest Care For Cut Garden Roses
Lunch
Rose Variety Selections To Grow As Cut Flowers
Felicia's Simple Fertilization Plan
Disease & Pest Management Techniques
Open Q&A With Felicia
DATE & TIME: The workshop will run 9am-3:30pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET: This workshop includes refreshments throughout the day, along with a farm-to-table lunch. All necessary materials for harvesting roses, including clippers, gloves, and floral processing supplies, will be supplied. Participants will also receive a printed, guide on the Elements of Rose Growing. Additionally, you’ll take home a gift bag filled with Felicia's favorite items!
PRICING: Workshop prices will increase from early bird pricing on January 1, 2025. Early bird ticket: $899.97 per person; standard ticket: $999.97 per person.
LOCATION: The workshop will be held at Menagerie Farm & Flower in Live Oak, California (95953) in the Sacramento Valley. (This is NOT an online workshop.) Exact farm address and additional travel information will be provided after ticket purchase.
SUPPLIES: While we do provide all supplies needed for the class, we find many folks prefer the comfort of using equipment they are familiar with. (It's not so fun to harvest with a pair of gloves that doesn't "fit like a glove"😉.) We welcome you to bring your own worn-in gloves and clippers with you, if you have them, so you can practice with the tools you use at home. If you’re looking for new gloves, our favorite is the Bionic Rose Leather Gloves. You can order them from Amazon or purchase a pair from our nursery when you arrive at the farm.
WHAT'S COVERED: The workshop encompasses seven components: an introduction to the different types of roses, a seasonal overview of garden rose care, techniques for harvesting roses, post-harvest care for cut flowers, a simple fertilization plan, an exploration of "must grow" rose varieties, and management basic strategies for insects & diseases.
While we would love to cover every aspect of cultivating roses for cut flowers in just one day, it would be a challenge to fit it all in. Instead, Felicia has curated seven most essential elements to help you get off to a successful start to grow and harvest roses. Please be aware that this workshop does NOT include topics related to pricing roses/flowers for sale, shipping flowers, advanced botany or entomology, soil health & amendments, irrigation & water management, dormant rose pruning, winterizing techniques, landscape/field design plans, cultivation in hoophouses and greenhouses, chemical applications or safety training, growing annual flowers or bulbs, marketing strategies or, business/ farm planning. You are encouraged to ask Felicia any questions outside of the seven main session elements during the open Q&A session.
WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES: This is an interactive class that takes place in our commercial rose production field. You will be walking over uneven and possibly dusty, muddy terrain. For the hands-on portion of the workshop, standing and bending are required to harvest and process the roses. If you require any accommodations for activities or have questions about the physical activity requirements, please contact us PRIOR TO PURCHASING your ticket.
EVERYTHING ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW: Workshop attendees must be over the age of 18 years of age. In case of severe weather or other act of God the workshop may be rescheduled or canceled. No pets are permitted on the farm & nursery property. Your online email receipt will serve as your workshop ticket, and additional details, including the farm address, will be emailed to you prior to the workshop.
For any questions about this workshop, please contact us. We can'y wait to see you at the farm!
Felicia Alvarez is the founder of Menagerie Farm & Flower, a farm and nursery dedicated to cultivating garden roses, specialty flowers, French prunes, a variety of stone fruits, nuts, and rice across more than 100 acres of picturesque California farmland. As a third-generation farmer and entrepreneur, she brings over two decades of farming experience to her students.
Felicia’s sustainable farming practices embody a holistic approach to cultivating a vibrant small-scale farm. Through educational outreach, she passionately shares her love for nature, art, science, and farming, inspiring both novice and seasoned gardeners and farmers worldwide. Her greatest joy comes from helping others discover simple ways to integrate food and flowers into their homes & gardens.
She studied Crop Science and Agricultural Business at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, has been featured in Sunset Magazine, Slow Flowers Journal, Style Me Pretty, Team Flower, and the First Lady’s Luncheon, to name a few, and serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Certified American Grown Flowers. Her first book,Growing Wonder: A Flower Farmer’s Guide to Roses, was released in March 2022. She enjoys spending time on the farm with her husband and two young sons.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the closest airport, located about a one-hour drive south of the farm.
Please note that lodging and transportation to and from Menagerie Farm & Flower are not included with your ticket. The nearest accommodations can be found in Yuba City, California, where several local hotels and B&Bs are available. If you're open to a longer drive, more options are located in the greater Sacramento, Chico, or Roseville areas, though these will be approximately an hour's journey to the farm. For your convenience, we can provide a list of local lodging options upon request before you purchase your ticket. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about travel planning prior to your ticket purchase.
Tickets are non-refundable. If the workshop or event is canceled due to weather or any other reason, your ticket purchase price will be given as a credit for use on a future workshop/event or any merchandise available on our website, including bare root rose plants or potted roses. If you are unable to attend, your ticket is transferable. Please contact us if you would like to transfer your ticket to another person. We highly recommend obtaining trip insurance for your travel if you are coming from outside the area.
Jennifer - "Thank you for sharing your passion, professional knowledge and motivation! I definitely found all the information and hands on experience in a small group setting extremely useful."
Vikki - "Thank you for a wonderful hands on day of pruning. When I got home I couldn’t wait to get pruning and have them all done. I have renewed hope of beautiful blossoms all summer."
Kim - "Hi Felicia and team, My mom and I wanted to thank you so much for the amazing wealth of info yesterday at your workshop. We really appreciate you being such an awesome resource for all of us. You have a beautiful farm and we wish you all the best."
Kelly - "Thank you for a wonderful day on your beautiful farm! The guidance you provided was excellent. I have been out pruning this week, now that I understand what I’m looking for pruning is so much easier and actually FUN 😁💕"
Coletta - "Thank you for hosting this great workshop! I really enjoyed the delivery of information and presentation. It was a great experience with all little beautiful details that you and your team thought of. For a beginner I now know a lot and will be caring for my roses with more pleasure."
Traci- "Thank you for such a wonderful class! I learned so much more than I anticipated and you’re a great teacher!! Its nice to connect with someone who speaks flower language."
Zandy - "I had such an inspirational time at the pruning workshop. You are a generous host and patient teacher."
DON'T MISS OUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS - PRICES INCREASE 1/1/25
Learn how to plant, grow and harvest garden roses on a private rose farm in the bucolic Sacramento Valley of California.
Do you dream of growing out of this world garden roses for your own bouquets?
If your answer is yes, this hands-on educational experience on the farm is exactly what you've been waiting for. Take a leisurely stroll through our field, filled with thousands of garden roses, and immerse yourself in the enchanting fragrances of the farm. Throughout this immersive day, we will explore seven key elements: an introduction to the different types of roses, a seasonal overview of garden rose care, rose harvesting techniques, post-harvest care for cut roses, a simple fertilization plan, an exploration of "must grow" rose varieties and management of insects & diseases.
Just imagine how you could grow beautiful garden roses if you had the answers to these questions:
This is the only workshop Felicia teaches each year focused on the cultivating and production of roses. With a limited number of tickets up for grabs, we're keeping the group cozy, giving Felicia the chance to craft unforgettable connections with all attendees.
Join us for an enriching workshop dedicated to cultivating garden roses for cut flower production. This immersive experience will explore seven essential elements for growing stunning roses: an introduction to the different types of roses, a seasonal overview of garden rose care, rose harvesting techniques, post-harvest care for cut roses, a simple fertilization plan, an exploration of "must grow" rose varieties and management of insects & diseases.
The day begins with a guided tour of our breathtaking rose fields, led by Felicia Alvarez, founder and farmer at Menagerie Farm & Flower. You'll have the chance to admire the roses in their spring glory. In the morning sessions, Felicia will demonstrate proper harvesting techniques and how to prepare roses for optimal vase life. This interactive class invites you to learn by doing, as you'll have the opportunity to harvest your own roses from our production field alongside Felicia.
Afterward, enjoy a delightful farm-to-table lunch with fellow attendees. In the afternoon, we’ll delve into rose variety selection and effective pest and disease management strategies. The workshop will conclude with an open Q&A session with Felicia, and you'll take home a gift bag filled with her favorite rose-related treasures!
No prior gardening or pruning experience is required; we’ll ensure you feel right at home with the roses, even if you’ve never cared for one before. This workshop is perfect for gardeners and flower farmers eager to learn seven essential elements of cultivating thriving garden roses. It promises a unique hands-on educational experience, fostering connections with fellow attendees in an intimate setting where friendships can flourish. So gather your friends and join us for a delightful morning of exploration and learning on the farm!
The workshop will be held at Menagerie Flower in Live Oak, California (95953), nestled in the beautiful Sacramento Valley. Please note, this is NOT an online workshop.
The workshop will run from 9am-3:30pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Arrivals & Introductions
Rose Field Tour & Overview of The Types of Roses
Deadheading & Harvesting Demonstration
Post Harvest Care For Cut Garden Roses
Lunch
Rose Variety Selections To Grow As Cut Flowers
Felicia's Simple Fertilization Plan
Disease & Pest Management Techniques
Open Q&A With Felicia
DATE & TIME: The workshop will run 9am-3:30pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET: This workshop includes refreshments throughout the day, along with a farm-to-table lunch. All necessary materials for harvesting roses, including clippers, gloves, and floral processing supplies, will be supplied. Participants will also receive a printed, guide on the Elements of Rose Growing. Additionally, you’ll take home a gift bag filled with Felicia's favorite items!
PRICING: Workshop prices will increase from early bird pricing on January 1, 2025. Early bird ticket: $899.97 per person; standard ticket: $999.97 per person.
LOCATION: The workshop will be held at Menagerie Farm & Flower in Live Oak, California (95953) in the Sacramento Valley. (This is NOT an online workshop.) Exact farm address and additional travel information will be provided after ticket purchase.
SUPPLIES: While we do provide all supplies needed for the class, we find many folks prefer the comfort of using equipment they are familiar with. (It's not so fun to harvest with a pair of gloves that doesn't "fit like a glove"😉.) We welcome you to bring your own worn-in gloves and clippers with you, if you have them, so you can practice with the tools you use at home. If you’re looking for new gloves, our favorite is the Bionic Rose Leather Gloves. You can order them from Amazon or purchase a pair from our nursery when you arrive at the farm.
WHAT'S COVERED: The workshop encompasses seven components: an introduction to the different types of roses, a seasonal overview of garden rose care, techniques for harvesting roses, post-harvest care for cut flowers, a simple fertilization plan, an exploration of "must grow" rose varieties, and management basic strategies for insects & diseases.
While we would love to cover every aspect of cultivating roses for cut flowers in just one day, it would be a challenge to fit it all in. Instead, Felicia has curated seven most essential elements to help you get off to a successful start to grow and harvest roses. Please be aware that this workshop does NOT include topics related to pricing roses/flowers for sale, shipping flowers, advanced botany or entomology, soil health & amendments, irrigation & water management, dormant rose pruning, winterizing techniques, landscape/field design plans, cultivation in hoophouses and greenhouses, chemical applications or safety training, growing annual flowers or bulbs, marketing strategies or, business/ farm planning. You are encouraged to ask Felicia any questions outside of the seven main session elements during the open Q&A session.
WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES: This is an interactive class that takes place in our commercial rose production field. You will be walking over uneven and possibly dusty, muddy terrain. For the hands-on portion of the workshop, standing and bending are required to harvest and process the roses. If you require any accommodations for activities or have questions about the physical activity requirements, please contact us PRIOR TO PURCHASING your ticket.
EVERYTHING ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW: Workshop attendees must be over the age of 18 years of age. In case of severe weather or other act of God the workshop may be rescheduled or canceled. No pets are permitted on the farm & nursery property. Your online email receipt will serve as your workshop ticket, and additional details, including the farm address, will be emailed to you prior to the workshop.
For any questions about this workshop, please contact us. We can'y wait to see you at the farm!
Felicia Alvarez is the founder of Menagerie Farm & Flower, a farm and nursery dedicated to cultivating garden roses, specialty flowers, French prunes, a variety of stone fruits, nuts, and rice across more than 100 acres of picturesque California farmland. As a third-generation farmer and entrepreneur, she brings over two decades of farming experience to her students.
Felicia’s sustainable farming practices embody a holistic approach to cultivating a vibrant small-scale farm. Through educational outreach, she passionately shares her love for nature, art, science, and farming, inspiring both novice and seasoned gardeners and farmers worldwide. Her greatest joy comes from helping others discover simple ways to integrate food and flowers into their homes & gardens.
She studied Crop Science and Agricultural Business at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, has been featured in Sunset Magazine, Slow Flowers Journal, Style Me Pretty, Team Flower, and the First Lady’s Luncheon, to name a few, and serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Certified American Grown Flowers. Her first book,Growing Wonder: A Flower Farmer’s Guide to Roses, was released in March 2022. She enjoys spending time on the farm with her husband and two young sons.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the closest airport, located about a one-hour drive south of the farm.
Please note that lodging and transportation to and from Menagerie Farm & Flower are not included with your ticket. The nearest accommodations can be found in Yuba City, California, where several local hotels and B&Bs are available. If you're open to a longer drive, more options are located in the greater Sacramento, Chico, or Roseville areas, though these will be approximately an hour's journey to the farm. For your convenience, we can provide a list of local lodging options upon request before you purchase your ticket. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about travel planning prior to your ticket purchase.
Tickets are non-refundable. If the workshop or event is canceled due to weather or any other reason, your ticket purchase price will be given as a credit for use on a future workshop/event or any merchandise available on our website, including bare root rose plants or potted roses. If you are unable to attend, your ticket is transferable. Please contact us if you would like to transfer your ticket to another person. We highly recommend obtaining trip insurance for your travel if you are coming from outside the area.
Jennifer - "Thank you for sharing your passion, professional knowledge and motivation! I definitely found all the information and hands on experience in a small group setting extremely useful."
Vikki - "Thank you for a wonderful hands on day of pruning. When I got home I couldn’t wait to get pruning and have them all done. I have renewed hope of beautiful blossoms all summer."
Kim - "Hi Felicia and team, My mom and I wanted to thank you so much for the amazing wealth of info yesterday at your workshop. We really appreciate you being such an awesome resource for all of us. You have a beautiful farm and we wish you all the best."
Kelly - "Thank you for a wonderful day on your beautiful farm! The guidance you provided was excellent. I have been out pruning this week, now that I understand what I’m looking for pruning is so much easier and actually FUN 😁💕"
Coletta - "Thank you for hosting this great workshop! I really enjoyed the delivery of information and presentation. It was a great experience with all little beautiful details that you and your team thought of. For a beginner I now know a lot and will be caring for my roses with more pleasure."
Traci- "Thank you for such a wonderful class! I learned so much more than I anticipated and you’re a great teacher!! Its nice to connect with someone who speaks flower language."
Zandy - "I had such an inspirational time at the pruning workshop. You are a generous host and patient teacher."
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