Fall in Love with Succulents: Your Guide to YYC Plant & Delivery's Pumpkin Workshops

There's something magical about autumn in Calgary.

The leaves turn gold, the air turns crisp, and suddenly every coffee shop smells like cinnamon and nutmeg. It's the perfect season to slow down, get a little creative, and surround yourself with beautiful things, which is exactly why YYC Plants & Delivery is bringing our most popular fall event back to venues across Calgary and the surrounding area: the Succulent + Dried Florals Pumpkin Workshop.

Whether you're a longtime plant lover or you've never so much as repotted a houseplant, this workshop was made for you. We're combining the timeless charm of a pumpkin planter with the natural beauty of live succulents and dried florals to create a centerpiece that will carry you all the way through the season, and honestly, it might just become a fall tradition you look forward to every year.

YYC Plant & Delivery's Pumpkin Workshops - Three Workshops, Three Great Venues

This October, we're hosting three separate sessions so you can pick the date and location that works best for you and your friends. Grab a group, invite your partner, or come solo and meet some fellow plant enthusiasts. YYC Plant & Delivery's Pumpkin Workshops. Here's where you'll find us:

Bow River BrewingSunday, October 4 at 1:30 PM5769 4 St SE #110, Calgary, AB

Kick things off with a Sunday afternoon session at Bow River Brewing. There's nothing quite like sipping a cold pint while you tuck succulents into moss and dried blooms. This laid back Sunday slot is perfect if you want to make a relaxed weekend afternoon out of it.

The Mash GreenwichTuesday, October 6 at 6:30 PM109, 117 Main St, AB

Just two days later, we're heading to The Mash Greenwich for an evening session. This one is ideal for anyone who wants to unwind after work with a glass of something good and a hands on project that lets you disconnect from the screen for an hour or two.

The Mash ChestermereThursday, October 15 at 6:30 PM109, 117 Main St, Chestermere, AB

Rounding out the month, we're bringing the workshop out to Chestermere for a Thursday evening session. If you're in the Chestermere area and have been wanting to check us out, this is your chance without the drive into the city core.

All three events follow the same format and include the same beautiful materials, so really it comes down to whichever date and neighborhood fits your schedule best. To learn more about all three dates, check ticket availability, and reserve your spot, visit us at yycplantdelivery.com/upcomingworkshops

What Makes This Workshop Special

At YYC Plants & Delivery, we believe that creativity should be accessible to everyone. That's why this workshop, like all of our events, is designed to be approachable for people of every age and skill level. No green thumb required, and no artistic background needed either. You'll leave with a stunning arrangement and a new skill in your back pocket, even if you've never worked with plants before.

Here's what makes the Succulent + Dried Florals Pumpkin Workshop such a favorite among our regulars, and such a great starting point for first timers:

You Choose Your Pumpkin

At checkout, you'll select the color of your pumpkin planter: white, black, or orange. Each color brings a completely different vibe to the finished piece. White pumpkins tend to give off a soft, elegant, almost farmhouse chic look that pairs beautifully with pastel and jewel toned succulents. Black pumpkins are bold and moody, perfect if you're leaning into a modern or gothic autumn aesthetic. And of course, the classic orange pumpkin brings that traditional, cozy fall feeling that never goes out of style.

A Beautiful Mix of Live Succulents

Once you've got your pumpkin, it's time for the fun part: choosing your succulents. We bring a gorgeous, ever changing variety of live succulents to every workshop, so you'll have plenty of colors, textures, and shapes to choose from. From rosette shaped echeverias to trailing string of pearls, you'll build a design that's completely your own. And because plant varieties differ from workshop to workshop depending on what's fresh and available, no two events (and no two pumpkins) ever turn out exactly alike.

Dried Florals and Moss for the Perfect Finish

After your succulents are arranged, we'll help you add the finishing touches with decorative dried moss and floral accents. This is where your pumpkin really comes to life, transforming from a simple planter into a full autumn centerpiece worthy of your dining table, front porch, or gift list. The combination of living greenery against dried, textured blooms is what gives this piece its signature look, equal parts rustic and refined.

The Best Part? It's Not Just for Fall

Here's what really sets this workshop apart from a typical seasonal craft. Your pumpkin planter isn't destined for the compost bin come November. Once the season wraps up, simply pop your succulent arrangement right out of the pumpkin and replant it or display it in a pot of your choosing. Succulents are hardy, low maintenance plants, so with a little care, yours can thrive well beyond autumn and into the new year.

And your pumpkin planter? Don't toss that either. Tuck it away and bring it back out again next fall for round two. It's a small way to reduce waste while building a fun, sustainable tradition you can return to year after year.

Everything You Need Is Included

We've designed this workshop to be completely stress free, so there's nothing you need to bring or prepare in advance. Just show up ready to get a little dirt under your fingernails and have fun. Here's everything included in your workshop ticket:

• Your choice of a white, black, or orange pumpkin planter

• A selection of live succulents from a beautiful mixed variety

• Decorative dried floral blooms and accents

• All supplies and materials needed throughout the workshop

• Tips and guidance on succulent care and maintenance so your arrangement thrives long after the workshop ends

Our team will be there every step of the way to guide you through the process, answer questions, and help troubleshoot if you're feeling unsure about your design. This truly is a workshop where you cannot make a wrong choice. Every combination of pumpkin, succulent, and floral accent turns out beautifully in its own way.

Why We Love Hosting These Events

At YYC Plants & Delivery, workshops and events are at the heart of what we do. While we're proud to offer plant sales, delivery, corporate plant services, and residential plant care throughout Calgary and the surrounding area, our real passion is bringing people together through hands on, creative experiences with plants. There's something genuinely joyful about watching a room full of strangers become friends over shared succulent cuttings and a mutual appreciation for good moss placement.

Partnering with local venues like Bow River Brewing and The Mash locations in Greenwich and Chestermere allows us to bring these experiences to different corners of the city and beyond, meeting our community where they already love to gather. It's part of our broader goal of welcoming new faces to the world of plants every single month, and workshops like this one are how we do it best.

A Great Gift Idea Too

Thinking ahead to the holidays? A workshop ticket makes a wonderful gift for the plant lover, the crafty friend, or anyone who could use a fun reason to get out of the house this fall. It's an experience gift rather than another item to unwrap, and it comes with a beautiful, lasting keepsake attached.

It's also a fantastic option for a girls night out, a date night with a twist, or a team building outing if you're looking for something a little different for coworkers or clients.

Ready to Join Us?

Fall only lasts so long, and these workshops tend to fill up quickly, so don't wait too long to grab your spot. Whether you're drawn to the relaxed Sunday afternoon vibe at Bow River Brewing, the after work wind down at The Mash Greenwich, or the Thursday evening session out in Chestermere, there's a Succulent + Dried Florals Pumpkin Workshop with your name on it.

To learn more about all three dates, check ticket availability, and reserve your spot, visit us at yycplantdelivery.com/upcomingworkshops

We can't wait to create something beautiful with you this season. Grab a friend, grab a glass of something cozy, and let's bring a little fall magic to life, one succulent at a time.