Days of wine and roses Learn how to artfully arrange floral-shop and supermarket bunches for your home at a Bachman's Flower Design workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 22, 6010 Lyndale Av. S., Minneapolis.
The series of winter classes is taught by award-winning Bachman's floral designers. Cost is $40 for each class and includes wine, snacks and supplies for a floral creation. The Feb. 19 class offers tips for arranging spring bulbs and blooming branches. Register at www.bachmans.com or call 612-861-7600.
Pink lady Think of Bella Anna as Annabelle's flashy sister. Bailey Nurseries in Newport has developed Bella Anna, the first magenta-pink Annabelle hydrangea in the Endless Summer collection. It will hit local garden centers this spring.
This hardy hydrangea grows to 3 feet by 3 feet and produces huge pink mophead flowers from early summer through fall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and performs well in USDA Zones 3-9. Use Bella Anna as a stand-alone plant, or planted in groups for a showy garden border. As Annabelle lovers already know, the spectacular blooms make excellent cut flowers.
For more information and to find a garden center near you, go to www.endlesssummerblooms.com.
