100 Christmases of Growing With You
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, toys in every store,
But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be on your own front door.
The Christmas season is almost here, and this year it's extra special, because Hoerr Nursery is marking our hundredth Christmas in Peoria.
If you've never spent a holiday afternoon with us, this is a wonderful year to start. We grow and cut many of those greens ourselves, right here in Peoria, and our design team, including Lisa, Lauren and Ernesto, turns them into one-of-a-kind wreaths and porch pots.
Our popular porch pots, wreaths and swags are a quick way to make your home or business merry and bright. You can pick up a premade arrangement, get in touch with a custom order, or create something of your own with our fresh bundled greens. If you'd like some company along with your creativity, our popular porch pot workshops are a lovely way to spend a morning or afternoon with friends. The garden may be sleeping for the season, but cold weather means that the porch pot by your front door will stay fresh late into the winter season.
Here's a look at what else you'll find at Hoerr Nursery for the holidays.
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Treats, Music, and Good Company
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We've got three festive weekends in a row lined up, on November 21st, November 28th, and December 5th. There will be marshmallow roasting and hot cocoa to enjoy on Fridays and Saturdays during the festivities. We hope that you'll make some time to join us!
Holiday Porch Pot Workshops
Sat Nov 21st, 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. · $65.99
Sat Nov 28th, 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. · $65.99
These pots are filled with a selection of evergreen boughs that we grow and harvest here at Hoerr Nursery. Our expert instructors will guide you through the process of decorating your own! Supplies included. We recommend bringing your own gloves and snippers if you have them. Save your spot at hoerrnursery.com/workshops.
Braker's Dozen Bakery
Sat Nov 21st, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Braker's Dozen is a popular seller at the Riverfront Market, and a longtime tradition for the holidays at Hoerr Nursery. Once you taste their treats, you'll know why! Show up early, or the staff might nab your favorites. 😉
Harp and Holiday Cheer
Sat Nov 28th, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Holiday shopping with a calmer soundtrack. Pam Winterroth of Harp Serenity will play live in the store Saturday, November 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get a preview on her Harp Serenity YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HarpSerenity
Pics w/ St. Nick
Sat Nov 28, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sat Dec 5, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Grab your camera and your kids or pets, and come to our free Pics w/ St. Nick event! Santa Claus will be at Hoerr Nursery, ready to hear all about who's been naughty and who's been nice.
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
Sat Dec 5th, 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. · $45
Bring the season indoors with a centerpiece that you've made by hand! Lisa & Lauren will guide you through the process of layering fresh-cut greens and natural accents to create something all your own. All supplies included; bring gloves and clippers if you have them. Sign up at hoerrnursery.com/workshops.
Jackie Bakes at Hoerr Nursery
Sat Dec 5, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Local baker Jackie creates treats worth slowing down to savor. Stop by Hoerr Nursery from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to pick up a sweet gift for someone special—or a little something for yourself.
Send a Letter to Santa Claus
Share a little Christmas nostalgia, or send Santa Claus your garden wish list. Write a Christmas memory or a letter to St. Nick, include your name and phone number or email address, and post it in the mailbox in the courtyard. Every letter goes into Santa's Christmas prize drawing at 2:00 p.m. on December 5th, with Hoerr Nursery gift cards for the winners. Children are welcome to post, but one entry per person, please.
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New! Visit Our Christmas Tree Barn
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If you've been to Hoerr Nursery in Christmases past, you'll know that we've been keeping our Christmas trees in the Garden House for awhile. That works, as long as it stays cold, but with warmer winter days, the greenhouse has gotten hot enough to cause issues. So this year, we're bringing back an old tradition: visitors will be able to choose a tree in our Christmas Tree Barn, where we'll offer fresh cut fraser firs, rain or shine.
We'll also have a selection of beautiful living Christmas trees, which, if kept cool and treated with care, can be planted in the ground after the holidays. You'll find them in the courtyard. Usually closed to visitors, we've been working hard to transform this spot into a winter wonderland.
Let Us Deliver Your Christmas Tree
We know that the holiday season is busy, so we're happy to take care of the details. Pick out your fraser fir by name in the Christmas tree barn, or make your order by phone. Next, choose the delivery package that suits you, and we'll bring the tree right to your home or business, with setup available as an option.
Holiday Houseplants
Houseplants are a wonderful way to carry on the yuletide tradition of greenery, and they make a thoughtful hosting gift. In addition to our regular selection of indoor plants, we carry classic holiday flowers like poinsettia, Christmas cactus, amaryllis and other festive plants.
The Holiday Boutique
Round out your Christmas gifts and decor with a visit to our boutique gift shop. The selection is never the same twice, so every visit offers something new.
Can't decide what to give? A Hoerr Nursery gift card is the gift that keeps on growing. Gift cards are available online or in person at Hoerr Nursery.
We’ve had the joy of helping to deck a lot of porches and front doors over the years. We’d love to hear about yours. Drop a Christmas memory in the courtyard mailbox this holiday season, or just stop by and tell us about it in person. We’ll keep the cocoa warm for you.
Happy Holidays from Hoerr Nursery!
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