Make your own Christmas Door Wreath

Saturday 25th November 2023: 10.00am - 12.30pm / 1.30pm - 4.00pm

£48

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*Sorry, tickets for this workshop are now sold out*

What better way to celebrate than with a beautiful, individual wreath decoration? Your guests will be impressed that you made it yourself; no need to tell them that you had a little help from a professional!

We are delighted that local florist, Natasha B, is bringing her years of experience to Hambrooks to share her festive skills with our customers and friends.

At each workshop, Natasha will provide everything you need to create your own hanging seasonal wreath, including a 30cm wire frame, wire for binding, moss and seasonal foliage, decorations (such as fir cones, dried fruit and wooden ornaments) and a choice of ribbon (please select when booking your ticket).  Natasha will demonstrate each stage of the process and support you through each step.  We are deliberately limiting numbers at each workshop to ensure you have plenty of time and attention. 

Whether you are a complete beginner or have some craft or floristry experience, we guarantee you will take away a wreath you will be proud to hang on your front door!

You may choose to wear light gardening gloves for the workshop if you prefer, although they are not essential. Please bring secateurs or strong scissors for cutting stems to length, or they are available to purchase from Hambrooks on the day. 

The workshop will take place inside the Garden Centre so under cover but please do dress warmly and we recommend warm, comfy shoes. Please remember this is a practical workshop so be prepared to get hands on and perhaps a little messy.  We will provide a hot drink during the workshop but you are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks if you wish. Hambrooks Plant Centre is an accessible site.  We have accessible toilets and plenty of parking on site.

Christmas Candle Arrangement Workshop

Saturday 16th December 2023: 10.00am - 12.00 noon

£47

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Create the perfect table centre-piece or welcoming sideboard arrangement for the festive season!

Friend of Hambrooks, qualified local florist Natasha B, will be returning with this latest craft project. Under Natasha’s guidance, you will be provided with all the materials you will need to construct a beautiful Christmas-themed table centre, including a selection of fresh flowers and foliage, coloured ribbons and some lovely ornaments to choose from. Natasha will guide you through each step and you have plenty time to work on your own creation.

Whether you have done any flower arranging before or fancy trying something new, we guarantee you will come away with a finished make you can be proud of – and the start of a new tradition!

You may choose to wear light gardening gloves for the workshop if you prefer, although they are not essential. Please bring secateurs or strong scissors for cutting stems to length, or they are available to purchase from Hambrooks on the day.  Your arrangement will be constructed in oasis (florist’s foam) so should be reasonably stable to transport home.

The workshop will take place inside the Garden Centre so under cover but please do dress warmly and we recommend warm, comfy shoes. Please remember this is a practical workshop so be prepared to get hands on and perhaps a little messy.  We will provide a hot drink during the workshop but you are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks if you wish. Hambrooks Plant Centre is an accessible site.  We have accessible toilets and plenty of parking on site.

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Terrarium Workshop

Available on request

£47

A terrarium is a ‘miniature garden’ planted inside a small (usually sealed) glass container.  They are usually self-sustaining, a fully functioning mini-ecosystem, so are beautiful and easy to look after.  Although originally a Victorian idea, it is probably their beauty, low-maintenance and modern style containers that have seen their recent return to popularity.

In our hands-on workshop, qualified florist Natasha B will take you through assembly your own terrarium.  She will have all the plants and compost materials you will need included in the price of the workshop; you can either bring your own glass container to use or she will have a simple selection to choose from on the day, included in the course price.

Natasha will also take you through the after-care advice, to ensure that your terrarium thrives when you take it home.  (And please think about how you will safely transport it home!)

You may choose to wear light gardening gloves for the workshop if you prefer, although they are not essential.  The workshop will take place inside the Garden Centre so under cover but please do dress warmly and we recommend warm, comfy shoes. Please remember this is a practical workshop so be prepared to get hands on and perhaps a little messy.  We will provide a hot drink during the workshop but you are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks if you wish. Hambrooks Plant Centre is an accessible site.  We have accessible toilets and plenty of parking on site.

This course ran successfully in April and is available on request – please contact us to arrange.

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Check back here soon – our 2024 workshops dates will be announced shortly!

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N. Haggard 20 September 2022

I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say how delighted I am with my new garden.

Jon, my designer, listened to my ideas and delivered on everything I asked for. I wanted something different to any garden I’d had before, no lawn, no landscaping but packed with plants. He designed such a lovely secret garden, around a statement tree. And I have to commend him for his unwavering patience! I changed my mind a hundred times but never did he give me the impression that he was losing patience with my endless indecision. And my confidence in him led me to place an order for over £10k.

My landscaping team, Blade and Tony, were exceptional, from their work ethic, skill and knowledge, to the way they dealt with me, the customer. My standards are very high and I couldn’t fault them.

All in all, a very professional team of people. And it showed that they all care. I’m over the moon with the finished result. I will send you a before and after photo. Thank you so much.

A delighted customer.

G. Gray. May 2022

My front garden has been transformed by Andy and Bradley who both worked incredibly hard and I am delighted with the result. Andy had the vision and skill to turn my idea into reality and I can't thank him enough.

C. Haig Sept 2021

We recently had our garden landscaped by Hambrooks and I just wanted to pass on my thanks, not just for the outcome - which is superb - but for the professionalism of all the staff involved on the job who are all a credit to you company. Mike, Dave, Les and Adam.

H. Sharp Sept 2021

I just wanted to let you know how delighted I am with my new garden. Melanie was a delight to work with and the ideas she had have worked perfectly. Also Sheldon laid the patio beautifully and him and Dave were a pleaseure to have at my house. Quiet workers and polite.

B. Rendell April 2021

I would like to say how delighted we are with the work carried out. Mel, Paul and Tony all worked very hard, they totally took on board the specific need relating to safety as well as the general garden issues. Paul and Tony were excellent at consulting and discussing with me what I felt best in terms of the brief and adjusting if and as necessary, constantly pleasant and polite to deal with. Mel had picked up on particular issues from the first consultation and offered valuable advice. The outcome means a great deal less worry for me going forward.
Altogether a very positive experience and outcome which I would not hesitate to recommend to others.

Stephen March 2021

Dom and Adam's work (garden maintenance) is greatly appreciated. Dom really listened to everything we discussed very carefully and went out of his way to understand and then act upon that discussion. We are extremely pleased with the work done - both to the pond and pyracantha.

Marsha

We have been coming to Hambrooks for years and it's our favourite garden centre because of its friendly helpful staff and a great selection of plants and trees and the garden design ideas.

“We wanted to write and say how pleased we are with our low maintenance garden makeover. We are very impressed with the attitude of your staff who were prepared to listen to our requirements. Your team John and Rick brushed up and left everything tidy at the end of the day. We now have a garden we can manage and it looks great. THANK YOU HAMBROOKS.”

Mr & Mrs Venables, Southampton. April 2019

“Dear Josh & Mike We just want to say you both did a brilliant job of designing our garden along with the guys who did the work who were amazing. A few weeks on its looks even better now some of the plants are blooming. Thank you!!”

Mr & Mrs Gazzard, Winchester July 2019

“To James, John & Rikki. Thank you so much, we are delighted with our new garden. We really appreciate the attention to detail, the high quality workmanship and the standard of the finished project. We are amazed at how John & Rikki resolved the difficulties of the site and by the quality of their craftmanship. It was a pleasure to work with them and thank you for making our ideas into something we will enjoy for years to come.”
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