Bulb Lasagne Workshop November 2026 Create a Spring Display of Colour

A pot of spring bulbs can look beautiful for a week. A well-planted bulb lasagne can keep going for months.

That is the idea behind our Bulb Lasagne Workshop in November 2026, where you will create a layered spring container designed to flower from February through to May. Using a carefully chosen mix of Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Hyacinths and Muscari, you will build a pot that wakes up in stages, bringing fresh colour just when the garden needs it most.

We will guide you through the practical details that make a real difference, including soil depths, bulb density, colour choice, flowering times and plant toppers. You can choose either a 40cm plastic pot or a 40cm plant pot liner to fit inside one of your own containers.

Fresh coffee and homemade cake will be served too, because a good gardening morning should feel as enjoyable as it is useful.

What the workshop will cover

This is a hands-on session, not just a demonstration. You will build your own spring container and learn the thinking behind it as you go.

We will guide you through the details that turn a pot of bulbs into a long-lasting display.

Flowering times

The real skill in a bulb lasagne is timing. The goal is not for every bulb to bloom on the same week. The goal is a sequence.

We will talk through how different bulbs flower from February through to May, and how to combine them so one group follows another. This helps your container stay interesting for far longer.

Plant toppers

Plant toppers finish the pot and help it look good while the bulbs are still underground. They can also protect the compost surface and give the container a more polished look.

We will show you options for topping your pot so it looks attractive from the day you take it home, not just once the bulbs flower.

Choose the pot option that suits your garden

You can choose between two container options for the workshop.

Option	Best for	What to expect
40cm plastic pot	A ready-to-use spring container	Practical, easy to move and suitable for patios, paths and doorways
40cm plant pot liner	Using one of your own decorative pots	A neat planted insert that can sit inside a favourite container at home

Both options give enough room for a generous layered display. The main choice is whether you want a complete pot to take away or a liner that fits into your own garden style.

If you already have a favourite container, the liner is a useful choice. It lets you enjoy the look of your existing pot while still making planting and aftercare simple.

If you would rather keep things straightforward, the plastic pot is a good option. Once planted, you can place it where you want your spring colour and let the bulbs do their work.

Workshop dates in November 2026

The Bulb Lasagne Workshop will run on three dates in November 2026.

Date	Workshop focus
15 November 2026	Create your layered spring bulb container
18 November 2026	Create your layered spring bulb container
21 November 2026	Create your layered spring bulb container

How to care for your bulb lasagne at home

Once your container is planted, aftercare is simple, but a little attention helps.

Place the pot somewhere cool and bright, such as a patio, doorstep or sheltered garden spot. Outdoor bulbs need the natural cold of winter, so they should not be kept in a warm house.

Water the pot after planting if the compost feels dry. Through winter, rain will often do most of the work, but check the pot during dry spells. Compost in containers can dry out faster than soil in the ground.

As shoots appear, keep the pot where you can enjoy it. Turn it now and again if growth leans strongly towards the light.

When flowers fade, remove dead flower heads if you like a tidy look. Leave the leaves to die back naturally where possible, as they feed the bulbs for the future. Some bulbs may return the following year, though containers often give their best display in the first spring after planting.

Choose from 15th, 18th or 21st November 2026 and join us for a hands-on workshop filled with bulbs, colour planning, fresh coffee and homemade cake. Spring may feel a long way off in November, but this is where it starts.