An Evening of Hands-On Blooms at Howe Family Farm

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An Evening of Hands-On Blooms at Howe Family Farm

A private, roughly 1.5-hour workshop outside Aylmer where groups tour the garden, cut their own flowers, and build a take-home arrangement—this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.

An Evening of Hands-On Blooms at Howe Family Farm.

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Location
Aylmer
Operator
Howe Family Farm
Category
Farm
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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At Howe Family Farm’s Private Flower Workshop you and your group spend a relaxed evening in a working cutting garden: a guided tour reveals what’s blooming, there’s time to wander, photograph and harvest stems, and an instructor helps you craft a finished arrangement to take home.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE GARDEN

Guided tour of seasonal beds

The evening begins with a walk through the farm’s cutting garden to learn which flowers are in bloom and where to find the best stems for arrangements.

THE PROCESS

Cut your own blooms and create

Participants harvest their own stems, then use provided scissors and a vessel as an instructor guides the group step-by-step to build a finished arrangement to take home.

THE GROUP

Private bookings for celebrations

Workshops are designed for groups and celebrations—private sessions accommodate small gatherings and allow for a relaxed, social evening on the farm.

What the day feels like

What the evening feels like

The workshop unfolds as a short, social program: a guided tour to orient the group to the blooms, free time to wander and harvest, then a focused, seated segment where everyone assembles an arrangement under guidance—resulting in a personal bouquet and farm memories.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this fits—and who should consider alternatives.

1
Small celebration groupsIdeal for friend groups, families, and celebrations seeking a relaxed, social evening on the farm; sessions are set up for private groups.
2
FamiliesFamily groups can enjoy wandering and arranging together, provided the group size fits within the workshop limits.
3
Photographers & casual documentariansThe garden allows time for photos during the wander-and-cut portion, making it a good outing for those who want to capture floral and farm scenes.
4
Larger parties or corporate groupsGroups larger than the stated capacity should contact the operator to discuss accommodations and alternate arrangements.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

Workshops typically run around 1.5 hours.

What to Bring

Optional gardening gloves if you prefer; the farm provides scissors/snips and a vessel. Dress for the weather and wear footwear suitable for sandy soil (shoes may get sandy or muddy).

Location & Booking

The workshop takes place at Howe Family Farm Market, Aylmer location (48556 John Wise Line, just outside of Aylmer). For specific dates or to request other times, email [email protected].

Group Size & Reservations

Private workshops are available for groups of 6–15 people; please book for your whole group and email the operator for larger parties.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is a private workshop?

Workshops are typically around 1.5 hours.

Where does the workshop take place?

At Howe Family Farm Market’s Aylmer location: 48556 John Wise Line, just outside of Aylmer.

How many people can attend a private workshop?

Private workshops are available for groups of 6–15 people; for larger group sizes, email [email protected].

Can I add people after I book?

If you would like to add additional people after booking, contact the farm at [email protected].

What should I bring?

Bring gardening gloves if you prefer; the farm supplies scissors/snips and a vessel. Dress for the weather and wear footwear suitable for sandy soil.

Can we request a different vase if we’ve done a workshop before?

If your group has been to a workshop before, let the farm know so they can plan for a different style vase.