Heirloom Chrysanthemum Workshop

A Day Living Among Heirlooms

Heirloom chrysanthemums are the kind of bloom that stops you mid-step — their layers unfurling like something out of a Japanese woodblock print, their colors deepening as the season turns. They have been grown, passed down, and tenderly kept alive by gardeners who understood that some things are too beautiful to let disappear. And now, for one unhurried day at Bear Creek Farm, you'll learn how to grow them yourself.

You'll arrive to beauty — remarkable plants, a warm and welcoming space — and spend the day falling a little in love with blooms you'll want to grow forever. Each technique unfolds naturally, guided by our deep love of these flowers and our joy in sharing them. You'll take cuttings directly from our own plants and pot them up yourself — that particular quiet thrill of beginning something that will be yours to tend and watch bloom. And at the end of it all, we'll sit down together for a thoughtfully prepared Asian-inspired lunch, a nod to the chrysanthemum's deep cultural roots — a beautiful way to close a beautiful day.

By the end of the afternoon, what once seemed mysterious will feel entirely natural. Propagation. Pinching. The art of coaxing one extraordinary bloom from a single stem. You'll carry home the plants, the knowledge, and that particular glow of a day well spent.

Workshop Date: Saturday, November 7, 10 am - 2:30 pm

What the day holds:

• An introduction to heirloom varieties — their history, their magic, and what makes them unlike anything else in the garden
• Hands-on propagation with cuttings from Bear Creek Farm's own stock, potted up by you to take home
• Everything you need to know about planting, feeding, and caring for your plants through the season
• Traditional growing techniques — pinching, lateral removal, disbudding — taught gently, step by step
• A detailed take-home guide so nothing gets forgotten
• A beautiful Asian-inspired lunch to close the day, eaten together in the spirit of everything we've shared

What's Included:

• A full day of hands-on instruction, taught with care and depth
• Your own potted heirloom cuttings — started by your hands, ready to grow
• A detailed take-home guide so nothing is forgotten
• An intimate group, kept small so every question gets answered
• A thoughtfully prepared Asian-inspired lunch — a beautiful close to a beautiful day

Who Is This For?

• The gardener who wants to go deeper — to grow not just plants but knowledge that lasts
• The floral enthusiast drawn to beauty with centuries of history behind it
• The quiet conservationist who understands that growing these blooms is its own act of preservation
• The creative soul who sees in the chrysanthemum's extraordinary form something endlessly worth exploring
• Anyone who has ever paused over something growing and felt genuinely moved by it

Join us for a day steeped in tradition, beauty, and the time-honored art of growing heirloom chrysanthemums. With hands-on learning, expert guidance, and the chance to take home your own cuttings, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to bring these extraordinary blooms into your garden. Space is limited, so reserve your spot and be part of the next chapter in the story of these remarkable flowers.

Details
Full day workshop is $395.00. Class size is strictly limited to allow for personalized attention in an environment that is small and supportive.  For FAQ regarding workshops, please go to resources on the website. 

Referral Discount
When you and a friend sign up together, we will extend a 10% off discount to each of you! Email us at info@bearcreekfarm.com for more info.