This is the time of year when we like to brighten our homes for the holidays.  Being gardeners, we're always eager to bring the garden inside - and what better way to do this than by growing gorgeous flowering bulbs indoors, making wreaths from garden materials and adding greenery and sparkle to our tables and mantles.

Want a little inspiration?  Then check out our workshops below!

Learn how to grow fragrant paperwhites and spectacular amaryllis bulbs in time for Christmas.  These bulbs bring a hint of spring into the dark days of winter.  Planted up in a lovely pot or vase, they make great Christmas and hostess gifts.

Using glass vases, rocks, crushed glass, bark and other decorative items, we'll show you how to make impressive arrangements for the holiday season.

Dig This Broadmead  Sunday, November 15th  10 am to Noon .  Learn how to force paperwhites, amaryllis and hyacinths for a gorgeous Christmas display. At the same workshop, we'll demonstrate the latest hot new vase concept - "Trio". Trio vases are a unique vase concept that involves cylinder vases of different heights and small cup-shaped inserts that fit into the top of a vase or can be used along side as a separate vase or candle holder. You decorate with Trio vases by combining flowers, candles and other decorative objects to fill the vase and the inserts.  If you wish, you can buy everything you need that morning and put your arrangement together as part of the class.  That morning only, participants can get 15% off all items related to bulb forcing and Trio. Please register in advance by phoning 250 727 9922, or by email at broadmead@digthis.com

Dig This Sidney  Friday, November 20th and Monday, November 23rd  6 pm to 8 pm.  Learn how to force paperwhites and grow amaryllyis.  Cost $20.  Each participant will receive a Gift Certificate for $20 that they can use that evening to purchase supplies, or keep for use at another time.  That evening only, 15% off all items related to bulb forcing.  Please register in advance by calling 778 426 1998, or email us at sidney@digthis.com

Dig This Oak Bay  Sunday, November 22nd 10 am to Noon.   Oak Bay will also be doing a combined bulb forcing and "Trio" workshop to help you get ready for the holiday season.  Cost $20.  Each participant will receive a Gift Certificate for $20 that they can use that day to purchase supplies, or keep for use at another time. That morning only, participants can get 15% off all items related to bulb forcing and Trio.  Please register in advance by phoning  250 598 0802, or by email at oakbay@digthis.com 

Dig This Nanaimo   Friday, November 20th 6 pm to 8 pm.  Learn how to force paperwhites, amaryllis and hyacinths for a gorgeous Christmas display. At the same workshop, we'll demonstrate the latest hot new vase concept - "Trio". Cost $20. Each participant will receive a Gift Certificate for $20 that they can use that day to purchase supplies, or keep for use at another time. That evening only, participants can get 15% off all items related to bulb forcing and Trio. Please register in advance by phoning 250 933 0049, or by email at nanaimo@digthis.com
 

Dig This Sidney  Wednesday, November 25th and Thursday, November 26th, and Tuesday, December 1st.  6 pm to 8 pm.  Cost $45.  Each participant will receive a $45 Gift Certificate that can be used to purchase supplies to make the wreath, or for other merchandise at a later date.  There will also be in-store specials available that evening only for participants.  Please register in advance by phoning 778 426 1998, or email us at sidney@digthis.com

Dig This Sidney  Thursday, December 3rd, 6 pm to 8 pm.  Learn innovative ways to decorate with these interesting vases. Please register in advance by phoning 778 426 1998, or email us at sidney@digthis.com

Dig This Broadmead, Dig This Nanimo and Dig This Oak Bay will be demonstrating Trio during the bulb forcing workshops listed above.

The Bonsai workshop offered by Dig This at Market Square is now full.  We are taking a waiting list for our next class, and if there is enough interest, we will offer another class before Christmas.  Please contact johnson@digthis.com to put your name on the waiting list.

The Bonsai at Dig This Nanaimo still has a few spaces left, so hurry now to register because these spaces will go fast!  Contact 250 933 0049 or Nanaimo@digthis.com to register.