Events & Classes
“LET’S GET THIS PLANTING PARTY STARTED!”
Bloomstudio is our greenhouse work-space/party-space for EVENTS & CLASSES (planting parties/opportunities for groups or individuals), we provide instruction and inspiration. You get your fingers in the soil and create a container garden masterpiece to show off on your deck or patio! Bloomstudio is perfect for: girls night out, families, church groups, office outings, date night, book clubs, birthday parties, kids of all ages and more! It’s all about flowers, friends & fun!
Custom Container Design
Our designers can create just the look you want! Bring us your containers and we’ll do the work of designing and planting! Or make an appointment with our “House Calls” team and they will create your combinations at your home or office.
Drop-in-planting
DIYers can use our Bloomstudio space, bring your container (or purchase one of ours), pay for the soil and plants you choose. Dream, design, dig and then leave the mess with us. Our staff is available with inspiration and instruction. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10-4, Saturday 10-3.
Wine and Design Wednesdays
“Wine and Design Wednesdays” happens every Wednesday evening in May 6-8 pm. (We also do this in the fall and winter seasons!) Bring your own containers (or purchase one of ours), we provide the instruction and inspiration for you to create a container garden masterpiece! Wine sampling is included! You pay only for the soil and plants you choose at the time of the event. To reserve your spot click on the desired date from the calendar on the right. Or to register by phone, please call (616) 949-7299
Private Parties
Interested in a Private Party? Planting parties make a great activity for a group of friends or for an office party! Call the greenhouse at (616) 949-7299 or send an email to melinda@koetsiers.com with your date request and we’ll get your private planting party started.
Spring Events - More coming soon!
april
01apr10:00 am4:00 pmSpring Break Fun!Spring Break Fun in the Greenhouse!
Event Details
Home for Spring Break? The greenhouse is the perfect place to be! The weather is always nice in here! Pack a lunch or snack and come spend some time wandering
Event Details
Home for Spring Break? The greenhouse is the perfect place to be! The weather is always nice in here! Pack a lunch or snack and come spend some time wandering the beautiful greenhouse. We will have picnic tables set out, games to play, a scavenger hunt, crafts and more! Come in any time April 1-6 between 10 am and 4 pm. No need to make a reservation, just come and enjoy! Games, scavenger hunt and some crafts are free! Paid projects like fairy gardens and succulents will also be available.
Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Koetsiers Greenhouse
1601 Spaulding Ave SE
Organizer
02apr10:00 am4:00 pmSpring Break Fun!Spring Break Fun in the Greenhouse!
Event Details
Home for Spring Break? The greenhouse is the perfect place to be! The weather is always nice in here! Pack a lunch or snack and come spend some time wandering
Event Details
Home for Spring Break? The greenhouse is the perfect place to be! The weather is always nice in here! Pack a lunch or snack and come spend some time wandering the beautiful greenhouse. We will have picnic tables set out, games to play, a scavenger hunt, crafts and more! Come in any time April 1-6 between 10 am and 4 pm. No need to make a reservation, just come and enjoy! Games, scavenger hunt and some crafts are free! Paid projects like fairy gardens and succulents will also be available.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Koetsiers Greenhouse
1601 Spaulding Ave SE
03apr10:00 am4:00 pmSpring Break Fun!Spring Break Fun in the Greenhouse!
Event Details
Home for Spring Break? The greenhouse is the perfect place to be! The weather is always nice in here! Pack a lunch or snack and come spend some time wandering
Event Details
Home for Spring Break? The greenhouse is the perfect place to be! The weather is always nice in here! Pack a lunch or snack and come spend some time wandering the beautiful greenhouse. We will have picnic tables set out, games to play, a scavenger hunt, crafts and more! Come in any time April 1-6 between 10 am and 4 pm. No need to make a reservation, just come and enjoy! Games, scavenger hunt and some crafts are free! Paid projects like fairy gardens and succulents will also be available.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Koetsiers Greenhouse
1601 Spaulding Ave SE
04apr10:00 am4:00 pmSpring Break Fun!Spring Break Fun in the Greenhouse!
Event Details
Home for Spring Break? The greenhouse is the perfect place to be! The weather is always nice in here! Pack a lunch or snack and come spend some time wandering
Event Details
Home for Spring Break? The greenhouse is the perfect place to be! The weather is always nice in here! Pack a lunch or snack and come spend some time wandering the beautiful greenhouse. We will have picnic tables set out, games to play, a scavenger hunt, crafts and more! Come in any time April 1-6 between 10 am and 4 pm. No need to make a reservation, just come and enjoy! Games, scavenger hunt and some crafts are free! Paid projects like fairy gardens and succulents will also be available.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Koetsiers Greenhouse
1601 Spaulding Ave SE
05apr10:00 am4:00 pmSpring Break Fun!Spring Break Fun in the Greenhouse!
Event Details
Home for Spring Break? The greenhouse is the perfect place to be! The weather is always nice in here! Pack a lunch or snack and come spend some time wandering
Event Details
Home for Spring Break? The greenhouse is the perfect place to be! The weather is always nice in here! Pack a lunch or snack and come spend some time wandering the beautiful greenhouse. We will have picnic tables set out, games to play, a scavenger hunt, crafts and more! Come in any time April 1-6 between 10 am and 4 pm. No need to make a reservation, just come and enjoy! Games, scavenger hunt and some crafts are free! Paid projects like fairy gardens and succulents will also be available.
Time
(Friday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Koetsiers Greenhouse
1601 Spaulding Ave SE
06apr10:00 am4:00 pmSpring Break Fun!Spring Break Fun in the Greenhouse!
Event Details
Home for Spring Break? The greenhouse is the perfect place to be! The weather is always nice in here! Pack a lunch or snack and come spend some time wandering
Event Details
Home for Spring Break? The greenhouse is the perfect place to be! The weather is always nice in here! Pack a lunch or snack and come spend some time wandering the beautiful greenhouse. We will have picnic tables set out, games to play, a scavenger hunt, crafts and more! Come in any time April 1-6 between 10 am and 4 pm. No need to make a reservation, just come and enjoy! Games, scavenger hunt and some crafts are free! Paid projects like fairy gardens and succulents will also be available.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Koetsiers Greenhouse
1601 Spaulding Ave SE
13apr3:00 pm4:30 pmTea for two + succulents!Tea party and succulents!
Event Details
Enjoy a cup of tea or lemonade in pretty teacups, with tea time snacks. Then plant your teacups with a succulent of your choice and add pretty stones to decorate.
Event Details
Enjoy a cup of tea or lemonade in pretty teacups, with tea time snacks. Then plant your teacups with a succulent of your choice and add pretty stones to decorate. Perfect date for mom/dad and child or with a grandparent or friends! Cost is $22.00 per person and includes teacup and saucer, tea, snacks, succulent, and stones.
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Koetsiers Greenhouse
1601 Spaulding Ave SE
20apr11:00 am1:00 pmLocal author story time and Fairy Gardens!
Event Details
Come meet local author, Jill Barry-Cwan, and listen to the story of the first book in the “Mille Dreams” series! Join Millie as she travels in her dreams to many
Event Details
Come meet local author, Jill Barry-Cwan, and listen to the story of the first book in the “Mille Dreams” series! Join Millie as she travels in her dreams to many beautiful places here in Michigan! After the story you will create your own fairy garden to take home! Included with your ticket is a signed copy of “Mille Dreams of Michigan”, a fairy wand, and a fairy garden! Space is limited so grab your ticket quick!
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Koetsiers Greenhouse
1601 Spaulding Ave SE
Event Details
Create your own container herb garden with your favorite herbs. Make cute herb labels, too! Also snack on some delicious snacks using fresh herbs! We will share the recipes, too!
Event Details
Create your own container herb garden with your favorite herbs. Make cute herb labels, too! Also snack on some delicious snacks using fresh herbs! We will share the recipes, too! Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme and more! Fun night for friends or a date night! Includes snacks, recipes to take home, container, soil and 5 herbs of your choice, 5 DIY herb markers. We will have aprons and gloves for you to use! Tickets are limited.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
26apr6:00 pm8:00 pmSucculents and CidersTaste local ciders while you plant fun succulents.
Event Details
Enjoy tasting ciders(and some beers, too) from Sierra Rose Ciders while you plant up a fun succulent planter! We will have lots of succulents and a bunch of different pots
Event Details
Enjoy tasting ciders(and some beers, too) from Sierra Rose Ciders while you plant up a fun succulent planter! We will have lots of succulents and a bunch of different pots to choose from! The greenhouse will be beautiful and the perfect place for a stroll. Grab a couple friends or a date and come on out! You pay for the succulents, soil and container you choose. A ticket is $10 to reserve your spot and will be applied to the purchase of your plants at the event.
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Koetsiers Greenhouse
1601 Spaulding Ave SE
may
Event Details
Wine and Design Wednesdays in our Bloomstudio have become a favorite! Come and enjoy a time of container design and planting and wine! We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves,
Event Details
Wine and Design Wednesdays in our Bloomstudio have become a favorite! Come and enjoy a time of container design and planting and wine! We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves, inspiration and wine! Bring your own pot (empty please) or choose one of our many available for purchase. You pay for the soil, container and the plants you choose at the event and you can leave the mess for us! Don’t know what to plant? NO PROBLEM! Our staff will help you select plants that will make you look like a pro! .Take your creation home and enjoy it for the entire season! This is a great activity for a date night, girl’s night out, daddy/daughter, mom/daughter or even a work group! If you have a group larger than 10 contact Melinda at melinda@koetsiers.com and she will help you get signed up!
Ticket cost is $10 which will be applied to your purchase of plants!
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Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bloomstudio/Koetsier's Greenhouse
Event Details
Wine and Design Wednesdays in our Bloomstudio have become a favorite! Come and enjoy a time of container design and planting and wine! We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves,
Event Details
Wine and Design Wednesdays in our Bloomstudio have become a favorite! Come and enjoy a time of container design and planting and wine! We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves, inspiration and wine! Bring your own pot (empty please) or choose one of our many available for purchase. You pay for the soil, container and the plants you choose at the event and you can leave the mess for us! Don’t know what to plant? NO PROBLEM! Our staff will help you select plants that will make you look like a pro! .Take your creation home and enjoy it for the entire season! This is a great activity for a date night, girl’s night out, daddy/daughter, mom/daughter or even a work group! If you have a group larger than 10 contact Melinda at melinda@koetsiers.com and she will help you get signed up!
Ticket cost is $10 which will be applied to your purchase of plants!
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Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bloomstudio/Koetsier's Greenhouse
13may6:00 pm7:30 pmDIY Hanging Baskets-Fancy baskets!Create your own one of a kind hanging baskets!
Event Details
We have some fun hanging baskets! Choose the exact colors and plants that you like and the hanging basket that tickles your fancy! Go home with hanging baskets you created
Event Details
We have some fun hanging baskets! Choose the exact colors and plants that you like and the hanging basket that tickles your fancy! Go home with hanging baskets you created yourself, unique to you! Class includes hanging basket of your choice, 5 plants, soil, planting and care instruction and inspiration by our staff! Baskets are 12″ and 14″.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Koetsiers Greenhouse
1601 Spaulding Ave SE
Event Details
Wine and Design Wednesdays in our Bloomstudio have become a favorite! Come and enjoy a time of container design and planting and wine! We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves,
Event Details
Wine and Design Wednesdays in our Bloomstudio have become a favorite! Come and enjoy a time of container design and planting and wine! We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves, inspiration and wine! Bring your own pot (empty please) or choose one of our many available for purchase. You pay for the soil, container and the plants you choose at the event and you can leave the mess for us! Don’t know what to plant? NO PROBLEM! Our staff will help you select plants that will make you look like a pro! .Take your creation home and enjoy it for the entire season! This is a great activity for a date night, girl’s night out, daddy/daughter, mom/daughter or even a work group! If you have a group larger than 10 contact Melinda at melinda@koetsiers.com and she will help you get signed up!
Ticket cost is $10 which will be applied to your purchase of plants!
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Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bloomstudio/Koetsier's Greenhouse
Event Details
Come and enjoy a time of container design and planting and wine! We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves, inspiration and wine! Bring your own container to plant in from
Event Details
Come and enjoy a time of container design and planting and wine! We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves, inspiration and wine! Bring your own container to plant in from home or choose one of our many available for purchase. You pay for the soil, container(if you choose to puchase one) and the plants you choose at the event and you can leave the mess for us! Don’t know what to plant? NO PROBLEM! Our staff will help you select plants that will make you look like a pro! Take your creation home and enjoy it for the entire season! Reserve a spot for you and a friend! Tickets are $10 and it will be applied to your purchase that evening!
This activity is great for date night, girls night out, parent/child or even a work group! If you have a group larger than 10 that would like to come please contact Melinda at melinda@koetsiers.com and she will help you get signed up!
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Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bloomstudio/Koetsier's Greenhouse
1601 Spaulding Ave Grand Rapids MI 49546
20may6:00 pm7:30 pmGorgeous pots for shade!Beautiful pots for shaded areas!
Event Details
Shade containers can be beautiful! Bring in your container that will be in the shade (less than 4 hours of direct sun per day) or part shade (4-6 hours of
Event Details
Shade containers can be beautiful! Bring in your container that will be in the shade (less than 4 hours of direct sun per day) or part shade (4-6 hours of direct sun, mostly before midday) and we will help you create a gorgeous design that will make you happy that you have shade! You can use your container from home or purchase a new one here. We will have gloves, soil and the inspiration! Leave the mess with us. You pay for the soil, and the plants you choose and a container if you need one. Tickets are limited.
$10 will reserve your spot and will be applied to your purchase of plants at the event!
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Time
(Monday) 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bloomstudio/Koetsier's Greenhouse
Event Details
Wine and Design Wednesdays in our Bloomstudio have become a favorite! Come and enjoy a time of container design and planting and wine! We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves,
Event Details
Wine and Design Wednesdays in our Bloomstudio have become a favorite! Come and enjoy a time of container design and planting and wine! We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves, inspiration and wine! Bring your own pot (empty please) or choose one of our many available for purchase. You pay for the soil, container and the plants you choose at the event and you can leave the mess for us! Don’t know what to plant? NO PROBLEM! Our staff will help you select plants that will make you look like a pro! .Take your creation home and enjoy it for the entire season! This is a great activity for a date night, girl’s night out, daddy/daughter, mom/daughter or even a work group! If you have a group larger than 10 contact Melinda at melinda@koetsiers.com and she will help you get signed up!
Ticket cost is $10 which will be applied to your purchase of plants!
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Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bloomstudio/Koetsier's Greenhouse
Event Details
Wine and Design Wednesdays in our Bloomstudio have become a favorite! Come and enjoy a time of container design and planting and wine! We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves,
Event Details
Wine and Design Wednesdays in our Bloomstudio have become a favorite! Come and enjoy a time of container design and planting and wine! We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves, inspiration and wine! Bring your own pot (empty please) or choose one of our many available for purchase. You pay for the soil, container and the plants you choose at the event and you can leave the mess for us! Don’t know what to plant? NO PROBLEM! Our staff will help you select plants that will make you look like a pro! .Take your creation home and enjoy it for the entire season! This is a great activity for a date night, girl’s night out, daddy/daughter, mom/daughter or even a work group! If you have a group larger than 10 contact Melinda at melinda@koetsiers.com and she will help you get signed up!
Ticket cost is $10 which will be applied to your purchase of plants!
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Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bloomstudio/Koetsier's Greenhouse