By Sharon Cohoon, Sunset senior garden writer

Many botanical gardens offer wreath-making demonstration or other gifts-from-the-garden classes right about now.  Take advantage of them.  They're a bargain.  Here's a new venue in Southern California:

The Farm and Food Lab at the Orange County Great Park, November 21, 10 a.m. to noon. 

"Holiday Crafts from the Garden -- Create some wonderful hand-made gifts for those hard-to-buy-for people on your list from your own garden.  Join the California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Orange County as they demonstrate a selection of garden gfit ideas to make for the holidays, incuding a holiday wreath."

The class is free.  Parking is $8.

The Orange County Great Park is located off the 5 Freeway and Sand Canyon in Irvine.  It's a little tricky to find. Check directions on the website before you go.

Can't make it?  Check out our How to Make a Wreath in 4 Easy Steps. 

Already an expert?  Share your know-how.  See  How To Host A Wreath-Making Party.