Join Jessica Bonilla, director of horticulture, and garden section manager Sarah Bass in planting an exquisite container of succulents that will brighten your home. First, learn all about these interesting plants while sipping cocktail samples provided by the café. Then, plant a lovely container to take home, learning tips on care that will extend the enjoyment.

All materials are included. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. You’ll be standing and working with plant material. Payment is required in advance and is non-refundable. This program is limited to sixteen participants and must have a minimum of four participants. In the event the workshop is canceled, participants may choose a refund or to participate in another session.

To ease transportation, bring an old blanket or two in your car for easy clean up and to help cradle your pot during the drive home.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Jessica Bonilla (she/her) became Hillwood’s director of horticulture in 2020 after more than a decade working in the horticulture department. She leads her staff in all aspects of garden and greenhouse upkeep. With over twenty-five years of experience, her career began in commercial landscaping followed by nearly ten years as the head gardener at a private estate in Rochester, NY, where she also ran her own landscaping business. She has a bachelor’s degree in landscape contracting from Penn State.