Grow and Dry Your Own Flowers

Learn how to grow, harvest, and dry your own flowers. In this class, regenerative flower farmer and botanical artist Alison Bakke will share her favorite flowers to grow, how to prepare your soil, and instructions for planting and tending your blooms through the season. You’ll learn when to cut each flower for the strongest color and shape, along with simple drying methods that preserve their natural beauty.

The class will explore air‑drying, plus tips for storing and styling your finished botanicals. Along the way, you’ll gain insight into regenerative growing practices that support both your garden and the ecosystem around it.

This class price includes some of Alison’s favorite seed varieties, soil, and a tray. Students will leave with a try of started seeds and will gain the knowledge and confidence to grow your own dried flower garden that lasts beyond the harvest.

Instructor will provide the following:

Seeds, soil, plastic tray or small pots, and a cover

Students are asked to bring:

Apron, garden gloves or disposable gloves

Since your class runs over the lunch hour, you may want to consider bringing a lunch or snack.

Skill Level 

No experience required 

Age Requirement 

Students of any age can attend this class. Students between the ages of 3 and 15 must register and attend with a parent or other caring adult. Students ages 16 and 17 may attend without a parent/guardian in attendance as long as MMFS is provided with written parental permission by email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.

Location Details 

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine St.

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details

Tuition: $50

Materials Fee: $15

Total Cost: $65

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.