Workshops

Saturday March 29th 1-3pm: This 'SlowLiving Series' of fun & informative workshops is provided to reconnect to nature, your roots, food & beauty. Share decades of growing experience turning barren patches and empty pots into bountiful harvests with Master Gardener Kat Granger. Enjoy the deep rewarding connection with nature and food - starting right in your own garden. Live more sustainably, more connected, slower, deeper. We will start off with an overview of the farm, start seeds, learn about seed germination testing, sprouting seeds (think microgreens/sprouts), do some garden planning. Learn about soil blocking, grow lights, heat mats, fertilization and so much more. Plant your own seeds now and come transplant at the April/May workshop to take home to your garden later. Enjoy the entire process, seed to plate. Light refreshments will be provided. Some of the topics covered:

• Extending the seasons
• Planning a garden
• Maximizing yield
• Using vertical space
• Harvesting
• Selecting the best varieties
• Do I Start Seeds or Purchase Plants?
• How to Start and Grow Transplants Indoors

Organic heirloom seeds etc can be purchased.

Saturday JULY DATE TBA 1-3:30 pm: Dahlias are my specialty - come create with our stunning dahlias & learn the art of crafting a sumptuous naturally stunning centrepiece, with the freshest summer blooms, harvested right at the farm. Foam & chemical free floristry. If you have a wedding or event coming up in your future this would be a wonderful time to learn this timeless technique. You will create some floral magic yourself.  No experience necessary for this fun, relaxing workshop. Let the floral creativity begin! These arrangements can retail $300+ We will start off with a tour of the farm, which is normally closed to the public, answering your questions & seeing where & how the in-season flowers grow. A lovely time to enjoy being at the farm, surrounded by beautiful flowers and good company. After an in depth demonstration, participants will craft their own floral masterpieces in an attractive vessel to take home. This is a single admission to join a 2.5 hour workshop with flower farmer & Master Gardener, Katherine Granger. Learn about the dahlias we grow and how to pick and care for them, and then you'll be free to wander & pick whatever you'd like (really!) You will hands-on create a beautiful arrangement, start to finish, to take home with you. Hands-on learning experience, showcasing locally and sustainably grown elements. Explore your own style within the framework of guidelines demonstrated in these hands-on floral workshops and to ask questions about planting a flower garden of your own. All classes are held at our flower farm in Centre Wellington Ontario. Upon registration, you will receive detailed information. Workshop purchases are non-refundable. If the workshop does not reach a minimum of 5 participants, it may be cancelled in which case you will be fully refunded. No refunds or transfers are offered for students who can not make it after registering. In case of severe weather, the class may be rescheduled or cancelled. Students will be notified in advance as much as possible and refunds will be issued as needed if Seeds of Imbolc chooses to cancel a class. Students must be 14 years or older to participate. We use sharp tools that are not appropriate for younger children. Enjoy being part of the the entire process, seed to vase. Light refreshments will be provided.

Please bring your own gardening gloves if you require gloves. 

All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, non-exchangeable. However, if you find that you are unable to attend the class, please by all means, give your spot to a friend.

What you’ll experience:

• Flower arranging as mindfulness and meditation
• A walk through the garden as you allow the flowers to inspire you
• Colour theory and colour blending
• Different floral elements, shapes, and movement
• How to build a bouquets/arrangements with foam-free mechanics
• Fun!

Saturday JULY  1-3:30 pm: Date TBA Come learn the art of crafting a hand-tied bouquet with the freshest summer blooms, harvested right at the farm. You will create some floral magic yourself.  No experience necessary for this fun, relaxing workshop. Let the floral creativity begin!  Explore your own style. We will start off with a tour of the farm, which is normally closed to the public, answering your questions & seeing where & how the in-season flowers grow. A lovely time to enjoy being at the farm, surrounded by beautiful flowers and good company. After an in depth demonstration, participants will craft their own bouquets and can choose to finish them with ribbons and tissue wrap or place them in a vase for an easy-breezy arrangement to take home. Learn this technique which will be so useful for making bouquets anytime, for a friend in the hospital or just because; spread the joy of gorgeous blooms. Use it to create gorgeous, textural, relaxed bouquets, wedding or event centrepieces. Workshop purchases are non-refundable. If the workshop does not reach a minimum of 5 participants, it may be cancelled in which case you will be fully refunded. No refunds or transfers are offered for students who can not make it after registering. In case of severe weather, the class may be rescheduled or cancelled. Students will be notified in advance as much as possible and refunds will be issued as needed if Seeds of Imbolc chooses to cancel a class. Enjoy being part of the the entire process, seed to vase. Light refreshments will be provided. Students must be 14 years or older to participate.  We use sharp tools that are not appropriate for younger children. Please bring your own gardening gloves if you require gloves. 

All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, non-exchangeable. However, if you find that you are unable to attend the class, please by all means, give your spot to a friend.

What you’ll experience:

• Flower arranging as mindfulness and meditation
• A walk through the garden as you allow the flowers to inspire you
• Colour theory, colour blending
• Different floral elements, shapes, movement
• How to build a bouquet using foam-free mechanics
• Fun!