Workshop Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Bulbs in the ground: tulips, daffodils and garlic
Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. $25, 25 bulbs included 14 seats
Depth, spacing and squirrel tricks, then plant a pot to take home. Bring gloves if you have favourites.
October 2026 to April 2027
Events and workshops.
Free talks you can drop into, hands-on workshops at the potting bench, the fall tree sale and the holiday market. Every date below is confirmed; we add new ones as they're set.
Next up
Saturday, October 17 Bulbs in the ground: tulips, daffodils and garlic
- Time
- 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Cost
- $25, 25 bulbs included
- Seats
- 14 seats
The calendar
October 2026
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Free talk Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Houseplant clinic
Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m. Free, drop in
Bring a sick plant (or a photo of a big one) to Greenhouse 3. We'll look at the roots and tell you what we see.
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Sale Saturday and Sunday, October 24 to 25, 2026.
Fall tree and shrub sale
Saturday and Sunday, All day Sale prices on the tags
The nursery yard's fall clear-out. Sale plants keep the full one-year guarantee, and our crew can plant them for you.
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Free talk Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Putting the garden to bed
Saturday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free, drop in
What to cut back, what to leave standing for the birds and bees, and how to protect roses and young evergreens.
November 2026
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In store Friday, November 13, 2026.
Holiday market opening night
Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. Free
Fresh wreaths, our own poinsettias, local makers in the potting barn, and hot cider by the greenhouse door.
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Workshop Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Fresh wreath workshop
Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon $65, greens and bow included 14 seats
Build a balsam and mixed-green wreath on a 30 cm ring. Second session Sunday, November 22, 1 to 3 p.m.
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In store Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Christmas trees arrive
Saturday, From 9 a.m. Trees from $55
Fraser and balsam fir from Ontario tree farms. We fresh-cut the base, net the tree and tie it to your car.
December 2026
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Workshop Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Kids' terrarium afternoon
Saturday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. $20 per child 12 seats, ages 6 to 12
A jar, small plants, moss and a tiny figure. A grown-up stays on site; everyone leaves with a little garden.
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Workshop Saturday, December 12, 2026.
Winter porch pot workshop
Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon $75, pot and greens included 14 seats
Spruce tips, red dogwood, birch poles and berries in a 35 cm pot that lasts until March.
January 2027
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Workshop Saturday, January 16, 2027.
Repotting 101
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $30, bring one plant 14 seats
When to repot, what to use, and how to do it without the mess. Bring one plant; we supply the pot and soil.
February 2027
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Workshop Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Seed starting indoors
Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. $25, tray and seeds included 14 seats
Timing for our zone, light, heat mats and labels. You go home with a planted tray and a sowing calendar.
March 2027
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Workshop Saturday, March 20, 2027.
Spring pruning basics
Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. $20 14 seats
Fruit trees, hydrangeas and shrubs: what to cut in March, what to leave until after bloom, and how to keep tools sharp.
April 2027
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In store Saturday, April 17, 2027.
Spring yard opening day
Saturday, From 9 a.m. Free
The outdoor yard opens for the year, weather permitting, with the first perennials, cold-hardy annuals and fresh soil in the bulk yard.
Booking a seat
How workshops work.
- Reserve by phone at (705) 555-0164 or at any till. We hold the seat under your name.
- Pay on the day. Materials are included in the price.
- Can't make it? Cancel 48 hours ahead for a full refund; after that the seat becomes store credit.
- Free talks are drop-in. No need to book.
Loamwood Garden Centre
See you at the potting barn.
Workshops fill first in November. Call to hold a seat, or order your wreath kit ahead for pickup.