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July 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Leaf-Casting Workshop: Section A

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Result from leaf casting workshopEncapsulate the splendor of nature in a resilient and functional piece of garden art using cement and real foliage as the mold. The cupped leaf sculpture creates a miniature water feature, attracting birds and butterflies to your garden. It’s sure to add a new dimension to your backyard retreat. Wear old clothes and bring a pair of sturdy rubber gloves.

This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

About the Instructor:
Louise Clarke obtained a BS in Environmental Design and Horticulture from Temple University and is the steward of The Morris Arboretum’s Bloomfield Farm. She lectures on numerous plant-centric topics, leads creative workshops, and tends to a home garden of native perennials, bulbs, and unusual vines.

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