Workshop Information Sheet 2026/27
Course Title: Christmas Bulb Planting
Location
Training Plot – Honeybone Allotment
Low Hall Road, Walthamstow, E17 8AZ
Day & Time
Thursdays, 13:30: 15:30pm
Overview
Get into the festive spirit by learning how to plant and care for Christmas flowering bulbs. This practical, hands-on workshop introduces learners to bulbs such as paperwhites, amaryllis, and hyacinths, which can be grown indoors to bloom over the holiday season.
You will discover how to plant, nurture, and time your bulbs to create beautiful seasonal displays for your home or as handmade gifts. Suitable for beginners, the workshop combines step-by-step guidance with practical activities, helping you build confidence in indoor gardening and sustainable seasonal decorating.
Do you gain any qualifications?
No formal qualification.
-You will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Do you need to be interviewed or assessed before enrolling?
-No – this course is open to all learners.
Course Objectives
-By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Identify suitable bulbs for Christmas flowering (e.g., amaryllis, paperwhites, hyacinths)
-Understand the basics of bulb planting and indoor growing
-Plant bulbs correctly for indoor containers
-Care for bulbs to encourage successful flowering
-Time planting to achieve blooms during the festive period
-Create attractive seasonal displays using natural materials
-Reuse and recycle containers for sustainable planting
-Develop confidence in simple indoor gardening techniques
What to Bring
-Comfortable clothing suitable for practical indoor/outdoor activity
-Apron or old clothes (recommended)
-Optional decorative containers (if you wish to personalise your planting)
-Water bottle
Provided Materials
B-bs suitable for Christmas planting
-Compost and planting materials
-Pots or containers
-Tools and equipment
-Decorative materials (basic selection)
-Learning handouts and guidance
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