Celebrate the season with handmade charm! In this festive, hands-on workshop, you’ll design and carve your own original linoleum blocks to create unique holiday cards and gift tags. Learn to work with positive and negative space as you sketch your design, then use simple hand tools to bring it to life in print. A variety of colored inks will be available for experimenting with color and style, and all materials, including two linoleum blocks (one for cards, and a smaller one for tags) will be provided. Your reusable blocks are yours to take home, perfect for future printing or even making your own wrapping paper. No experience necessary, just bring your creativity! All levels welcome, and holiday treats will be on hand to keep spirits bright. Learn more and register: https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/holiday-cards-and-tags-a-festive-printing-workshop/ #hollisterhousegarden #ctgarden #explorewashingtonct #ctvisit #visitct #artworkshop #holidaycards #joannewasti @Joanne Baker Wasti (fb)

Dear Friends, The garden has closed for the season, so this will be the final edition of What's in Bloom for 2025. It has been our pleasure to share the beauty of this extraordinary garden with you every Wednesday, and we are grateful for your many messages of thanks and appreciation. Enjoy this last look at the garden and mark your calendars for opening day on April 15, 2026. Thank you for your friendship and your support. We look forward to seeing you in the garden next year! #hollisterhousegarden #ctgarden #explorewashingtonct #ctvisit #visitct (fb)