2023 Workshops
Like wildflowers; You must allow yourself to grow in all the places people thought you never would.
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Our workshops will invite you to explore, deepen and celebrate your connection with nature.
We can tailor a workshop to your specific need, whether it is to:
We can tailor a workshop to your specific need, whether it is to:
- learn how to make a floral arrangement using seasonal and sustainably grown local flowers
- have a team building experience, or
- share a girlfriend getaway.
Susan, our floral designer, explains the finer points of working with moss during a workshop.
All of our workshops are open to all skill levels.
- All materials required for the workshop are included in the workshop fee.
- All workshops happen at our permaculture flower farm at Harriston, near New Ross, NS.
- Light refreshment served with each workshop.
2024 Workshops
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Our 2024 workshops:
• Foraging wild food & medicine. • Unleashing the power of flower essences. • Creating traditional European hand-tied bouquets. • Designing a seasonal special event planter. We will announce dates and details on the 2024 workshop schedule early in 2024. To be the first to know about our workshops and other events, sign up here. |
Workshop Participants’ feedback
Foraging Wild Food and Medicine
“This was a beautiful experience. I learned lots but more I feel closer to nature and the need for us all to be more respectful” Iris T.
“Superb. I learned in an experiential hands-on way set in an Eden. Fall under the 'don't tell me — show me. A very empowering approach to learning.“ Cynthia M.
“The setting is fantastic, beautiful, wonderful hosts, delicious meal. Everything surpassed my expectations. Thank you so much”. Gillian S.
"Oren {the instruction} was extremely knowledgeable and personable. I enjoyed this hands-on experience and the fruits of our labour were delicious. The meal was fabulous and our hosts were lovely people. I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and would highly recommend it." Pam L.
"Fabulous luncheon. Presentation overwhelming!" Myra K.
"I would love to do a second more in-depth of medicinal plants." Carolyn C.
"The workshop was fantastic and the luncheon the icing on the cake." Linda H.
Pop Up Foxglove Hand-tie Workshop
"So grateful to have learned the secret to making a beautiful bouquet! I feel I can now do justice the flowers - no more of the unsatisfactory method of stuffing them into a jar. Thanks to Susan and Carol for the fun workshop." Penny H.
"Great value! Learn and have an amazing bouquet to take home." Christina C.
New Ross Family Resource Centre workshop series
We have been so fortunate to have you come and teach the community about flower arrangements and displays. You have truly exceeded my expectations and have created such beautiful art with the participants. … thank you for your time, passion, patience and knowledge! ~ Karen Snair, Executive Director, New Ross Family Resource
BioChar Workshop
I just had my first workshop with Susan learning BioChar. It is such a beneficial process to help improve soil quality as well as reducing waste and producing energy. The process was well explained and I learned a lot about soil degradation and the benefits of composting using what I have on my own property. The gardens are lovely and the conversation so enlightening. I will be back to pick up more tips! ~ Patti (Google review)
Wild Flower Arrangement
“…wonderful and friendly… very interesting and informative “ ~ Mrs Duch
Small Moss Gardens
“Great job, Susan. Very enjoyable.” ~ Jo-Ann
“Wonderful class as always “. ~ Kelly
“This was a beautiful experience. I learned lots but more I feel closer to nature and the need for us all to be more respectful” Iris T.
“Superb. I learned in an experiential hands-on way set in an Eden. Fall under the 'don't tell me — show me. A very empowering approach to learning.“ Cynthia M.
“The setting is fantastic, beautiful, wonderful hosts, delicious meal. Everything surpassed my expectations. Thank you so much”. Gillian S.
"Oren {the instruction} was extremely knowledgeable and personable. I enjoyed this hands-on experience and the fruits of our labour were delicious. The meal was fabulous and our hosts were lovely people. I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and would highly recommend it." Pam L.
"Fabulous luncheon. Presentation overwhelming!" Myra K.
"I would love to do a second more in-depth of medicinal plants." Carolyn C.
"The workshop was fantastic and the luncheon the icing on the cake." Linda H.
Pop Up Foxglove Hand-tie Workshop
"So grateful to have learned the secret to making a beautiful bouquet! I feel I can now do justice the flowers - no more of the unsatisfactory method of stuffing them into a jar. Thanks to Susan and Carol for the fun workshop." Penny H.
"Great value! Learn and have an amazing bouquet to take home." Christina C.
New Ross Family Resource Centre workshop series
We have been so fortunate to have you come and teach the community about flower arrangements and displays. You have truly exceeded my expectations and have created such beautiful art with the participants. … thank you for your time, passion, patience and knowledge! ~ Karen Snair, Executive Director, New Ross Family Resource
BioChar Workshop
I just had my first workshop with Susan learning BioChar. It is such a beneficial process to help improve soil quality as well as reducing waste and producing energy. The process was well explained and I learned a lot about soil degradation and the benefits of composting using what I have on my own property. The gardens are lovely and the conversation so enlightening. I will be back to pick up more tips! ~ Patti (Google review)
Wild Flower Arrangement
“…wonderful and friendly… very interesting and informative “ ~ Mrs Duch
Small Moss Gardens
“Great job, Susan. Very enjoyable.” ~ Jo-Ann
“Wonderful class as always “. ~ Kelly
Support local, seasonal and sustainable flower farmers. It is the future.. We do flower arrangements by request. Call 902-209-3638 to place an order or book an appointment. 5491 Hwy 12, Harriston, Nova Scotia B0J 2M0. 902-209-3638 |
Our tiny flower farm is situated near Waqmiaq*, the present day New Ross, in Mi'kma'ki on the unceded ancestral territorial land and waters of the Mi'kmaw People. We aspire to be as respectful of their land as the Mi'kmaq have been for thousands of years. We are all Treaty People under the Peace and Friendship Treaties of 1725 and 1752.
*Waqmiaq is translated as "clean flowing water" on the Mi'kmaw Place Names website https://placenames.mapdev.ca. An audio of its pronunciation is also available. ©2023 Foraged Florals |