Store will be open Friday Oct 17th from 10am to 2pm Saturday Oct 18th from 1pm to 4pm
2025 Christmas / Winter Porch Pot Workshops
Workshop Details:
Dates: Saturday November 22nd 10:00am - 11 spots available
Sunday November 23rd 10:00 am - 20 spots available
Saturday November 29th 10:00am - 15 spots available
Sunday November 30th 10:00am - 20 spots available
Come join us for one of our Second Annual Christmas / Winter Porch Pot Workshops and go home with your one of a kind creations. The Greenhouse will be decorated, the hot chocolate will be flowing and there will be some treats to be had. Pruners will be provided, but you will want to bring some gloves and we recommend dressing in layers as it can be quite chilly or warm in the Greenhouses depending on Mother Nature.
We will be collecting Donations again for the Tearmann Society (Details to Follow) and Don't Forget to dress Festive to get your name entered into a draw for a $20.00 Gift Certificate.
Included in all the options will be soil to fill the pot (except option #1), an assortment of greenery & branches to choose from, decorative items (pinecones, bows, ornaments, etc). Plus instruction on how to make the planter and help where needed.
Birch Poles are an add-on item at a cost of $3.00 each plus HST - need to be added at the time of sign up so we know how many we need to harvest.
Package Options for Each Participant, the second pot option is not for a second adult, a child 12 or under can join you.
Option #1 - $45.00 + HST - Bring your own 14" or under Pot with soil in it, for an additional $30 +HST you can bring a second one.
Option #2 - $50.00 + HST - Bring you own 14" or Under Pot and we will provide the soil, for an additional $35.00 + HST you can bring a second one.
Option #3 - $60.00 + HST - 12" Bell Shaped Fiber Insert Pot, for an additional $45.00 + HST you can add a second one. 40 available
Option #4 - $60.00 + HST - 12" Simple Black Plastic Pot, for an additional $45.00 + HST you can add a second one. 30 available
Option #5 - $65.00 + HST - 12" Copper Plastic Pot, for an additional $45.00 + HST you can add a second one. 18 available.
Option #6 - $65.00 + HST - 12" Copper & Black Plastic Pot, for an additional $45.00 + HST you can add a second one. 5 available.
Option #7 - $65.00 + HST - 12" Black with Gold Detail Plastic Pot, for an additional $45.00 + HST you can add a second one. 4 available.
Option #8 - $75.00 +HST - 14" Black Metal Wash tub Planter, for an additional $60.00 + HST you can add a second one. 25 available.
Workshop Notes:
To hold your spot all workshops must be paid for in advance and a refund will only be issued with 72 hours prior notice of the workshop date (Unless cancelled by us). If you have a group of 8 to 20 and would like a private workshop just reach out and we will make the arrangements.
To sign up for one of our workshops contact Marie by one of the following methods:
Facebook Messenger: West River Greenhouses
E-mail: wrgreenhouses@gmail.com
Phone: 902-925-2088 (Messages Not Checked Daily)
About West River Greenhouses
Our Expertise
With over 50 years of service in Pictou County, West River Greenhouses continues to be an invaluable part of the community by providing exceptional plants grown and cared for on site by local people. Over the years there have been many changes, the most recent being the retirement of Farmer Bob, a new business operator and scaling back s
With over 50 years of service in Pictou County, West River Greenhouses continues to be an invaluable part of the community by providing exceptional plants grown and cared for on site by local people. Over the years there have been many changes, the most recent being the retirement of Farmer Bob, a new business operator and scaling back some on what we grow. Marie Lennox, the new business operator has been a long term employee of West River Greenhouses and under the mentorship of Farmer Bob, has taken the helm. Marie and her team are extremely passionate about the business of growing plants and helping their customers succeed in the garden!
Our Selection
At West River Greenhouses we offer a good selection of food producing plants, everything from veggie & herb starts for your garden to fruit trees & bushes. We have not forgotten about flowers either, with a growing selection of bedding plants, potted flowers and hanging baskets. We started growing Fall mums last season and have expanded
At West River Greenhouses we offer a good selection of food producing plants, everything from veggie & herb starts for your garden to fruit trees & bushes. We have not forgotten about flowers either, with a growing selection of bedding plants, potted flowers and hanging baskets. We started growing Fall mums last season and have expanded our offering for this season. We also grew some perennial Flowers this season too. We host various planting & other workshops throughout the year and offer Seeds, Seed Potatoes, Onion Sets, Soils (including our own blend), all your garden amendments during our Spring Season.
Our Customer Service
Our Customer Service
At West River Greenhouses, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is always here to help you with any questions or concerns you may have. We are a small team, with a lot of passion for growing and caring for plants and serving our community. We also have a lot of fun working together!