Class: It’s the perfect time to plant a fall to spring planter! Join Bright Seed Gardens for a planting workshop on November 22 for at Ceres Botanical to create a lasagna style planter in a terracotta pot. Your instructor will guide you through creating a layered bulb planter filled with tulips (Marie Jo and Salmon Impression), daffodils, grape hyacinth, and other favorite spring bloomers, as well as a seasonal winter planting on the surface to last through autumn and winter.

You’ll learn why timing is crucial when planting fall bulbs, the proper depth for each variety, and how to care for, cut back, and divide bulbous plants throughout the seasons. We’ll also cover how to incorporate bulbs into larger garden designs for year-round impact. Discover the best planting techniques, gather expert tips, and leave with a beautifully prepared container that will reward you with vibrant color when spring arrives.

Enjoy warm refreshments on us and leave with:

• A fully planted Bloomist Whitewash Terracotta planter, roughly 12” x 12”

• A full planting of spring bulbs and cold-hearty live plants

• A better understanding of bulb planting + care

• A springtime bounty to look ahead to

Optional add-ons:

• Additional pot and planting (to flank a doorway or gate) $120

• Additional bulbs (for planting elsewhere) $8-12

Instructor: Lauren Mathews is flower farmer, garden educator and Richmond City Master Gardener. Through Bright Seed Gardens she grows both plants for backyard gardeners as well as cut flowers for both retail and florist customers.  In addition to growing regeneratively for production, Lauren offers seasonal workshops for those who want to grow their skills as veggie or flower gardeners, whether they are beginners or many seasons into their love for seasonal tending.