Events & Workshops
Winter Workshop Series: Festive Planters
Date: Two dates available:
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Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10 a.m.
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Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 3 p.m.
Host: Laurel
Cost: $79.99 + tax per participant
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Add a touch of holiday magic to your front porch or patio! Join us in the greenhouse for a cozy, hands-on workshop with design extraordinaire Laurel (The Gibsons Florist) and create your own show-stopping winter wonderland porch pot filled with fresh evergreens, branches and seasonal accents.
Your ticket includes all your materials - insert pot, soil, greens and decor - just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!
Selection of plants and materials may vary based on availability.
Please dress warmly, as this event takes place in our unheated greenhouse, and bring gardening gloves if you’d like to keep your hands clean while working with the greens.
Winter Workshop Series: Evergreen Elegance Wreath
Date: Two dates available:
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Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 10 a.m. SOLD OUT​
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Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Host: Laurel
Cost: $79.99 + tax per participant
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Get into the holiday spirit and create your own lush, handcrafted wreath using fresh evergreens and natural accents like pinecones, berries, and festive ribbon. Guided by Laurel from The Gibsons Florist, you’ll design a beautiful, personalized wreath—perfect for your front door or as a heartfelt gift.
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Your ticket includes all your materials - just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!
Selection of plants and materials may vary based on availability.
Please dress warmly, as this event takes place in our unheated greenhouse, and bring gardening gloves if you’d like to keep your hands clean while working with the greens.​
Winter Workshop Series: Holiday Swag
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
Time: 1 p.m.
Host: Laurel
Cost: $49.99 + tax per participant
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Add a dash of natural charm to your front door, fence or mantle with a handcrafted evergreen swag. In this cozy, hands-on workshop, you'll design a one-of-a-kind arrangement using fresh fragrant boughs, berries, pinecones and festive ribbon. Our team will guide you through layering textures and adding those perfect finishing touches.
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All materials are included—just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!
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Selection of plants and materials may vary based on availability.
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Please dress warmly, as this event takes place in our unheated greenhouse, and bring gardening gloves if you’d like to keep your hands clean while working with the greens.​
Winter Workshop Series: Kissing Balls
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 1 p.m.
Host: Laurel
Cost: $49.99 + tax per participant
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Add a festive touch to your home with a beautiful hanging kissing ball made from fresh, fragrant greens and seasonal accents. Join Laurel from The Gibsons Florist for this fun, hands-on class and create a stunning holiday piece perfect for doorways, porches, or anywhere you want to spread cheer.
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All materials are included—just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!
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Please dress warmly, as this event takes place in our unheated greenhouse, and bring gardening gloves if you’d like to keep your hands clean while working with the greens.​
Winter Workshop Series: Holly Jolly Hellebore Planter
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 3 pm
Host: Laurel
Cost: $59.99 + tax per participant
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Celebrate the season with the timeless beauty of winter-blooming hellebores and fresh evergreens! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a stunning winter planter that combines elegant, cold-hardy hellebores with fragrant greens and festive accents—perfect for brightening up your porch, patio, or entryway all season long.
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All materials are included—just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!
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Selection of plants and materials may vary based on availability.
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Please dress warmly, as this event takes place in our unheated greenhouse, and bring gardening gloves if you’d like to keep your hands clean while working with the greens.​
Past events
Winter Workshop Series: Grinch Trees
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 1 p.m.
Host: Laurel
Cost: $39.99 + tax per participant
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Bring some whimsical holiday fun to your home with your very own Grinch Tree! In this family friendly workshop, you'll create a festive, topsy-turvy tree using a small potted conifer, fresh greens and playful holiday decorations. Our team will guide you step-by-step as you shape, secure and decorate your creation in a charming terracotta pot - perfect for brightening up a table, counter or entryway.
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All materials are included—just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!
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Please dress warmly, as this event takes place in our unheated greenhouse, and bring gardening gloves if you’d like to keep your hands clean while working with the greens.​
Winter Workshop Series: Merry Little Trees
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 3 p.m.
Host: Laurel
Cost: $34.99 + tax per participant
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Bring some festive cheer to your home with a Merry Little Tree! In this fun, family-friendly workshop, you'll create a charming tabletop tree using fresh evergreen branches, arranged in floral foam and set in a sweet little terracotta pot. Our team will guide you step-by-step as you shape and decorate your tree with seasonal touches like berries, cones and ribbon - perfect for gifting or anywhere you want to spread a little holiday joy. ​
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All materials are included—just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!
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Please dress warmly, as this event takes place in our unheated greenhouse, and bring gardening gloves if you’d like to keep your hands clean while working with the greens.​
Holiday Open House
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Host: The B&K fam!
Cost: FREE
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Kick off the Christmas season with us at our 5th Annual Holiday Open House! Stop by to enjoy:
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Complimentary BBQ, hot cocoa bar and seasonal cider from Banditry Cider
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Discounts
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Door Prizes
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Gift with purchase (while supplies last)
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Creative demos and workshops in the greenhouse
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Terry from Friend of a Friend Gardening will be sharing her best amaryllis tips and tricks from 10-3, and you can join in on our festive hands-on workshops happening throughout the day:​​​
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Festive Planters at 10 am
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Grinch Trees at 1 pm
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Merry Little Trees at 3 pm
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Fall Bulb Planting Demo
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Host: Laurel
Cost: FREE
Join us for a casual session all about planting and caring for fall bulbs — whether you’re filling garden beds or creating layered container displays that burst with colour come spring.
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Our in-house expert, Laurel, will share simple, practical tips on:
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Choosing the right bulbs for your space and sun exposure
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How to layer bulbs in pots for continuous blooms from early spring through late (aka 'Lasagna Planting')
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Planting depths, spacing, and soil prep for healthy growth
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Feeding, watering, and protecting bulbs through winter
Bring your questions - it’s a great chance to chat with our team, get personalized advice, and see layering in action. It’s free, fun, and full of inspiration. No registration needed - just drop in, learn a few tricks, and shop our full selection of fall bulbs while you’re here.
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A Morning In The Greenhouse: Fall Planters with Laurel
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. followed by Q&A
Host: Laurel (The Gibsons Florist)
Cost: $10 per participant - includes your spot, soil, and a nursery pot. Plants are extra, just pay for what you use.
Come hang out with us and get your hands dirty! Laurel will take you for a little walk through the garden centre, talking about her favourite fall plants and how to mix them for colour and texture. She’ll also share clever tips for getting the most out of your planter — like how to swap plants into the garden, add fresh ones as the season changes, and even pop in annuals next spring to keep it going. Then you'll get to wander, pick the plants you like the best, and put together your own one-of-a-kind fall planter!​
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Registration and pre-payment are required as space is limited. Drop by the store or call us at 604-886-0924 to secure your spot.
Pruning Workshop with Cheryl Topping
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. followed by Q&A
Host: Cheryl Topping, Certified Arborist
Cost: $15 per participant
Join us at B&K for an informative session on pruning with certified arborist Cheryl Topping. In this workshop, Cheryl will review pruning tools, timing, and generalities as well as specific examples. There will also be lots of time for Q&A!​
Registration and pre-payment are required as space is limited. Drop by the store or call us at 604-886-0924 to secure your spot!
Hello, Spring! Spring Kick-off Event
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Host: The B&K fam!
Cost: FREE
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Join us to celebrate spring's arrival with a day of gardening inspiration! Bring your questions for our experts, explore new products from some of our key partners, and enjoy a complimentary BBQ. Here's what you can expect throughout the day:
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9am - 5pm: Gravel Grids with Jackie from Core Landscape Products -
Jackie from Core will be on-site all day to answer your questions about their innovative, eco-friendly gravel stabilization grids, designed to keep surfaces firm, functional, and long-lasting.
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9am - 12pm: Pruning Ask-Me-Anything Station with certified arborist, Cheryl - From tools to timing, this is your chance to pick Cheryl's brain on all things pruning! Bring all your questions about pruning and learn how to make the right cuts for stronger, healthier plants.
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9:30am - 2:30pm Rental Equipment Booth & free BBQ, courtesy of Tyler of Rental Equip - get advice on the right tools for your landscaping projects, plus enjoy complimentary hot dogs on the grill during lunchtime
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11am - 2:30pm: Ask the Expert: Water Features with Gord - Learn about pond design, maintenance, water features & the newest products from our pond product supplier, Aquascape Pond Products
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10am - 2pm: Ask the Expert: Garden Design with Jenn Phelps of Urban Dames Garden & Landscape Design - Organic Master Gardener Jenn is ready to answer all your questions about garden design, food growing, waterwise landscaping & more!
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10am - 2pm: Houseplant Repotting with Eyra from Maya Growing Mediums - Maya’s founder, Eyra, will be on-site to introduce their locally made, premium houseplant soils. Buy a houseplant & pot and get a FREE professional repotting from Eyra in Maya's premium soil, at no extra cost! (offer includes up to 6" pot size before additional charges apply for soil)
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1-5pm: Flower Bulb Planters: Inspiration Station with Terry from Creative Ecology - Learn how to plant flower bulbs in containers for a colourful summer display, including the secrets of lasagna planting
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3-4pm: Orchid Care 101 Seminar with Laurel, The Gibsons Florist - From light to water to growing mediums to fertilizer, learn all about how to keep your orchids happy and healthy!
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Giveaways
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We can't wait to celebrate the 2025 spring season with you!
Holiday Open House
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Host: The B&K fam!
Cost: FREE
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Join us to celebrate the Christmas season! Along with a fun, festive atmosphere and inspiring displays, here's what you can look forward to enjoying:
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15% off store-wide (some exclusions apply)
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Complimentary seasonal sips & snacks
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A deluxe hot cocoa bar with all the fixin's
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Free gift with your purchase over $60 (while supplies last)
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Door prizes
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Guest pop-up: Allyson from Sunshine Coast Lavender will join us from 12 - 3 p.m. to share the story behind her amazing products, answer your questions, and showcase testers for you to try. Be sure to stop by her booth to enter a special giveaway!
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Workshop activities & live garden demos
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10 a.m.: Decking out Orchids | Laurel, The Gibsons Florist, shows us how to transform a classic orchid into a stunning holiday centrepiece. She’ll also share tips for keeping your orchid healthy and blooming long after the holidays are over!​
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11 a.m.: Amaryllis Garden Demo | Terry from Creative Ecology will showcase how to create a stunning artistic amaryllis bulb garden—perfectly dressed for the holidays. And, she'll offer expert care tips for keeping your amaryllis blooming beautifully and ensuring your bulbs thrive year after year.
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1 p.m.: Merry Minimalist Wreath Workshop | Details above, pre-registration is required)
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Hands-on Creative Activities: Throughout the day, we'll offer hands-on activities where you can drop in and make a festive gardening craft such as a wreath, Christmas terrarium, or a table centrepiece. Note that all activities are kid-friendly so long as a parent is present to supervise and support with using tools, etc!
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This is a FREE event! Drop in anytime between 9 and 5, no ticket or RSVP required.
We can't wait to celebrate the holiday season with you!
Merry Minimalist Wreath Workshop
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.
Host: Laurel
Cost: $49.99 + tax per participant
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A minimalist take on a contemporary Christmas wreath! Using a wire wreath base, you'll get to design and create an eye-catching holiday wreath using evergreen boughs and branches, and seasonal decorations. The cost of your ticket includes all your materials: wreath base, greens, decor and ribbon.
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Please note that the photograph is for inspiration purposes and offers an example of what we will be creating; the contents are subject to change based on availability.
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Cancellations: Booking cancellations made up to 72 hours prior to the event will receive store credit. Any booking cancellations made within 72 hours of the event will be ineligible for any refund.
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Please dress warmly as this event takes place outdoors, albeit under shelter. :)
Evergreen Elegance Wreath Workshop
Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Host: Laurel
Cost: $69.99 + tax per participant
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Get into the holiday spirit with our Evergreen Wreath Workshop! In this hands-on class, you'll get to create a lush wreath using fresh evergreen branches, magnolia leaves, and other natural elements. Our expert instructor Laurel will guide you through the process, helping you personalize your wreath with seasonal accents like pinecones, berries, and festive ribbons. Perfect for hanging on your front door or gifting to a loved one, this timeless wreath will add a touch of holiday magic to any space. All materials are included in the ticket price—just bring your creativity and holiday cheer!
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Cancellations: Booking cancellations made up to 72 hours prior to the event will receive store credit. Any booking cancellations made within 72 hours of the event will be ineligible for any refund.
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Please dress warmly as this event takes place outdoors, albeit under shelter. :)
Winter Wonder Planter Workshop
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Host: Laurel
Cost: $79.99 + tax per participant
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Add some holiday cheer to your front porch or patio with a deluxe, festive outdoor planter! In this hands-on workshop, design extraordinaire Laurel (The Gibsons Florist), will help you create your own show-stopping winter wonderland porch pot using fresh boughs and branches, and an assortment of festive decorative accents. The cost of the ticket includes all your materials: insert pot, soil, greens and decor.
Selection of plants and materials may vary based on availability. Additional materials can be purchased the day of the workshop.
Cancellations: Booking cancellations made up to 72 hours prior to the event will receive store credit. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the event will be ineligible for any refund.
Please dress warmly as this event takes place outdoors, albeit under shelter. :)
Make Your Own 'Cemetarium'
Date: Saturday, October 26
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Host: Barb
Cost: $60 per participant (includes all materials)
Join us for a spooktacular time creating your own terrifying terrarium - the perfect Halloween decor! Led by our own terrarium expert, Barb, you'll get all the tools, plants, soil and creepy miniatures to design a hauntingly fun terrarium that's sure to impress.​
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Registration and pre-payment are required as space is limited. Please call us at 604-886-0924 to secure your spot!
Pruning Workshop with Cheryl Topping
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. followed by Q&A
Host: Cheryl Topping, Certified Arborist
Cost: $15 per participant
Join us at B&K for an informative session on pruning with certified arborist Cheryl Topping. In this workshop, Cheryl will review pruning tools, timing, and generalities as well as specific examples. There will also be lots of time for Q&A!​
Registration and pre-payment are required as space is limited. Please call us at 604-886-0924 to secure your spot!
Caring for Your Orchid
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Host: Laurel
Cost: Free
From light to water to growing mediums to fertilizer, learn all about how to keep your orchids happy and healthy! We'll also show you how to repot your plant once it's done flowering.
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This is a free class, no registration needed - just drop by!
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Starting Seeds for Your Veggie Garden
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Host: Stephanie Grindon, BioScapes Gardening
Cost: $20 per participant
Join us at B&K for a fun and informative session on seed starting with Stephanie Grindon of BioScapes Gardening. In this workshop, Stephanie will review when, where and how to start seeds to grow your own food at home. Moving through the basics to specific examples, you'll learn about containers, soil, watering, light, and temperatures, and troubleshooting.
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Please dress appropriately as this event takes place outdoors :)
Pruning 101
Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Host: Stephanie Grindon, BioScapes Gardening
Cost: $15 per participant
Join us at B&K for a fun and informative session on pruning with Stephanie Grindon of BioScapes Gardening. In this workshop, Stephanie will review pruning tools, timing, and generalities as well as specific examples for pruning trees, shrubs & perennials in the Pacific Northwest. There will also be lots of time for Q&A!
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Please dress appropriately as this event takes place outdoors :)
Holiday Open House
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Host: the B&K fam!
Cost: FREE
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Join us to kick off the Christmas season! Along with a fun, festive atmosphere and inspiring displays, you can look forward to enjoying:
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15% off everything in-store
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Seasonal sips & snacks
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Delicious cookies by Sweet Emotion Baking
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Workshop activities: drop in and decorate a wreath or a terrarium ornament!
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Free gift with your purchase over $50 (while supplies last)
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Door prizes
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This is a FREE event! Drop in anytime between 9 and 5, no ticket or RSVP required.
We can't wait to celebrate the holiday season with you!
Minimalist Wreath Workshop
Date: Saturday, November 25, 2023
Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Host: Laurel
Cost: $50
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A minimalist take on a contemporary Christmas wreath! Using a wire wreath base, you'll get to design and create an eye-catching holiday wreath using evergreen boughs and branches, and seasonal decorations. The cost of your ticket includes all your materials: wreath base, greens, decor and ribbon.
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Please note that the photograph is for inspiration purposes and offers an example of what we will be creating; the contents are subject to change based on availability.
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Cancellations: Booking cancellations made up to 72 hours prior to the event will be ineligible for a full refund and will receive store credit only. Any booking cancellations made within 72 hours of the event will be ineligible for any refund.
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Please dress warmly as this event takes place outdoors, albeit under shelter. :)
Festive Outdoor Planter Workshop
Date: Saturday, November 25, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Host: Laurel
Cost: $80
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Add some holiday cheer to your front porch or patio with your own personalized festive planter! In this hands-on workshop, design extraordinaire Laurel (The Gibsons Florist), will help you create your own show-stopping winter wonderland porch pot using fresh evergreen boughs and branches, and an assortment of festive decorative accents. The cost of the ticket includes all your materials: insert pot, soil, fresh greens, magnolia tips, dogwood branches, berries, pinecones and ribbon... plus a warm drink and treats! Additional materials such as live plants, eucalyptus, birch sticks or other festive accents can be purchased as you're building your planter, on the day of the workshop.
Cancellations: Booking cancellations made up to 72 hours prior to the event will be ineligible for a full refund and will receive store credit only. Any booking cancellations made within 72 hours of the event will be ineligible for any refund.
Please dress warmly as this event takes place outdoors, albeit under shelter. :)
This workshop is closed. Thanks for your interest!
Terrarium Workshop
Date : Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Host: Barb
Cost: $65
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Join us for a fun and hands-on terrarium workshop where you'll learn how to create your own mini green oasis, perfect for adding a touch of nature to your space! Our terrarium expert, Barb, will guide you through the process, from selecting the perfect plants to adding decorative elements. Your ticket includes a modern glass vase, soil, plants and decorative materials... everything you need to create your own unique terrarium masterpiece! You'll also get a set of terrarium tools to take home to maintain your tabletop garden.
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Please dress warmly as this event takes place outdoors, albeit under shelter. :)
This workshop is closed. Thanks for your interest!