Is there anything better than a Christmas craft sale to lift your spirits and inspire a holiday mood?
Buying local makes good sense, and it’s one of the reasons that our Eising Garden Centre Christmas Craft Show has become so popular.
Join us this year and discover the many amazing makers and artists in Haldimand-Norfolk and the surrounding areas! The amount of talent and creativity is truly unique.
First Things First
Here are the dates and hours for the 2025 show - mark your calendar and invite your friends and family!
Wednesday, November 12th, 9 am – 5 pm
Thursday, November 13th, 9 am – 8 pm
Friday, November 14th, 9 am – 8 pm
Saturday, November 15th, 9 am – 5 pm
Where?
Eising Garden Centre, 814 Cockshutt Road, Simcoe, ON
Bigger and Better!
Thanks to its popularity, this will be our biggest craft show ever. The greenhouses will be chock-a-block with items handmade by local artisans. Several fresh, new vendors will be participating this year, and many of the usual fan favourites, too.
Holiday Greenery
As well as the craft sale, this is an opportunity to check out our fabulous holiday greenery, decorations and winter urns. Our Elves, aka staff, will be on hand to create gorgeous wreaths, centrepieces and arrangements just for you!
Sassyfras
Are you looking for an outfit for an upcoming holiday gathering? Stop by the popular perennial Sassyfras Boutique. The shop will conveniently be open during the same hours as the craft show, offering beautiful clothing, accessories, and gifts.
Get Your Holiday Shopping Done!
It will be a day to check items off your holiday decorating and gift-buying list. Even get something for everyone on your list so that you can sit back and enjoy the holidays!
Ah, the smell of fresh greenery! There’s something extra special about decorating for Christmas with fresh evergreen branches.
The holidays are the best time to bring the outdoors in. After all, what better time is there than when we’re longing for some green in a winter world that’s predominantly brown, or snowy white? Or, you may simply be searching for the nostalgic smell and sight of fresh holiday decorations.
In southern Ontario, evergreens last the longest outdoors during our winters. But how do you keep your pine, cedar, fir and spruce branches looking fresh and lovely all season long? Give these tips a try.
Start Fresh
Whether you are making decorations, or buying them, start with freshly harvested branches.
Cut each stem on an angle to increase the water absorption rate, and place the stems in a bucket of water for several hours before using them. As you’re cutting each branch, be sure to check for any pests first.
At this point, your greens are ready to arrange into wreaths, swags, garlands, containers or whatever you’re making.
For indoor arrangements, oasis or floral foam that has been soaked in water, and secured in your container creates a solid base to work with. Fill outdoor urns or containers with moist soil, or a combination of oasis and damp soil to insert the branches into and hold them in place. Both methods will help to keep your plant material hydrated.
Prevent Dehydration
Before adding decorative elements, lightly mist your evergreen arrangements, wreaths, swags and garlands with an anti-dessicant spray. Doing this provides a protective barrier and reduces moisture loss.
Placement and Care
Keep outdoor arrangements sheltered from direct sunlight and strong winds if possible. Likewise, keep indoor arrangements away from sunlight, and heat sources like vents and radiators.
Evergreens can dry out very quickly. Keep arrangements watered (for outdoor arrangements, water when the soil is not frozen), and mist garlands, swags, and wreaths with water frequently. Avoid overwatering though! It’s a good idea to water or mist in the morning so that any excess moisture evaporates or can be drained if not absorbed after about an hour.
Following these steps should keep your decorations looking fresh through the holiday season and beyond!
If you would like more help with homemade decorating ideas, check out our DIY Fresh Evergreen Decor guide and our Holiday Home Decor Ideas.
Or, stop by and see us at Eising Greenhouses and Garden Centre in Simcoe for inspiration and choose from our selection of:
- fresh greenery branches
- undecorated arrangements
- decorated arrangements
- Poinsettias
- Christmas Cactus
- Kalanchoe
- Amaryllis
- Paperwhites and more!
If you’re heading to a holiday party, we have lots to choose from as gifts, or items to add to your arrangements, or to fill a spot in your home that needs a little extra holiday cheer!
Spring is the season to refresh and renew our clothing as we begin to finally put away our winter wardrobe and get ready for Summer. Hooray!
While fashion trends are constantly evolving, at Sassyfras we’re committed to helping you find clothes that make you feel comfortable and confident. We have a great selection of women’s and men’s clothing all conveniently located inside Eising Garden Centre in Simcoe.
So, how does a private preview of what’s in store sound? Here’s a little look-see at some of the items you’ll find at Sassyfras (depending on availability) when you stop by this Spring.
A Wide Selection of Gifts
Jewelry, to handbags. Spa items, to the ever popular Sloggers for anyone who loves to spend time outdoors. You’re sure to find a gift that will be a hit for any occasion.
Spring Flowers
We’re so excited about all of the beautiful fabrics in the store right now! Inspired by nature, you’ll find the prettiest florals, patterns and colours in stock. Orientique is one of our popular brands, and we’re loving their dresses and tops that will brighten up any wardrobe.
Staples
We all need some great fitting pants or jeans to go with everything. You’ll find a great selection of colours and styles that will become the staples you’ll come back to every time.
Women's Golf Collection
If you’re heading out to the fairway soon, stop by our golfwear section. We’re loving these fresh colour combinations.
Menswear Too
If lightweight, moisture wicking, great looking shirts are something that sounds good to you, we’ve got you covered gentlemen. Some of our shirts are even reversible. Now that’s versatility.
Top it Off With a Hat
Complete your ensemble, keep your head cool, and protect your skin from harmful rays. A stylish hat can do it all!
When we say that we’ve got you covered, we really mean it. We hope to see you soon so that you can see for yourself.
Sassyfras in Eising Garden Centre is open 10 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday. You can find us at 814 Cockshutt Road, Simcoe, Ontario.
PS: If you’re having trouble organizing your closet, and figuring out what pieces to get to freshen up your wardrobe, now is a great time to follow our 6 Steps to a Revitalized Wardrobe. These simple steps don’t take long, and make it possible to quickly see what you need, and what you already have!
Now that everything in the garden has been put to bed for the winter, our thoughts are on the holidays - decorating, parties, and that seemingly never-ending list of gifts. At Eising Garden Centre we have solutions to help bring joy to your holiday season.
Your Gift Giving Problem Solver
We know that finding the perfect gift for someone can be a challenge. There’s always that one person that has everything and it’s impossible to buy for them! The good news is that we have plenty to offer at Eising Garden Centre so that you can cross even the most perplexing person off your list.
For Fashion Lovers
You’ve probably heard it before - accessorizing is the key to making any outfit sing. At the Sassyfras Boutique you’ll find beautiful, casual clothing as well as hats, mitts, winter scarves, plus socks for men and women. They also have jewelry and handbags that are sure to add flair to any ensemble.
For The Wanderer
If you have friends or family members that love to travel, new sunglasses, beach towels, a fashionable scarf, a roomy handbag, or new pajamas from Sassyfras are sure to be a hit.
Your Just Retired Husband Or Wife
If they no longer have to go into the office every day and don’t know what to do, give them a challenge!
Pick up some seed packets to get them started on planning and maybe even planting for Spring.
Growing indoor flower bulbs can be a fun project to brighten winter days too. You’ll be amazed by the dainty blooms of Paperwhites versus the massive blooms of an Amaryllis!
Or how about a Sprouting Kit to grow tasty, organic greens all winter long? Let’s face it, we all know that healthy eating will be on the New Year’s Resolutions list!
Deck The Halls, And More
When decorating your home or getting ready to host a holiday party, come see us first.
While supplies last, we have lots of fresh Christmas trees (call us to check availability (519) 428-4607), ornaments and Christmas decor, fresh greenery, garlands, urns, wreaths, hanging baskets, centrepieces, and live plants like Cyclamen, Frosty Ferns and of course, Poinsettias.
Did you know that we also create custom containers? Bring in your own vase or container for centrepieces and urns, and we’ll do the rest. We’ll create an arrangement that will make that vase that 'Aunt Martha' gave you, sparkle with fresh greenery and holiday flair.
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Holiday Parties and Hostess Gifts
Solve the “I have nothing to wear to a party” blues, with a wardrobe “pick me up” from Sassyfras.
While you’re there, check out the selection of lovely locally handmade soaps, and great houseware gift items like dish cloths, scrubbies, and wine or bottle openers. Perfect gifts for your party host.
There’s also a wide variety of potted plants in the garden centre, and beautiful decorations that any host or hostess would love to add to their holiday decor!
For Your Kid’s Teacher
Let your child’s teacher know that you recognize that they’re already looking forward to summer vacation by giving them an Eising gift card. Once May rolls around, they can pick up plants that will bring them joy all summer long!
Great Gifts We Recommend
Eising gift cards go a long way too since they can be used on anything in the shop, including Sassyfras. A gift card is a great way to help someone with their next landscaping project, or even Spring garden clean up. Now that’s something to look forward to!
Not into gift cards? We have a great selection of items you could bundle together into your own custom gift basket! Think of all the things that you would love to get and we think someone on your list will love them too!
Soak Up The Holiday Mood
We know that you love wandering through the greenhouses when they’re full of summer plants, but we also invite you to stop by to visit us in November and December to enjoy the winter paradise we’ve created for your gift giving and decorating inspiration.
Take the pressure off the holidays and join us for Starlight Shopping Night on Thursday, December 8th. On December 8th only, we’ll be open late - from 9am to 7pm! Enjoy the ambiance, the specials, the exciting draws, the extended shopping hours and get all of your gift buying done early!
You’ll find us at 814 Cockshutt Rd, Simcoe, ON Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm until December 23, and 9am to 2pm on December 24th.
After December 24th, we will be closed until Spring, but the greenhouse elves will be working to have everything ready for you in 2023.
Happy Holidays from all of us at Eising Greenhouses & Garden Centre!