Potting Class

Join us at Tansy for a hands-on workshop designed to demystify the potting process and elevate your plant parenting game.
About this Event

Whether you are bringing a favorite plant that has outgrown its current home or looking for a gorgeous new "plant baby" to pair with a pot from your personal collection, you will leave this class with a perfectly potted plant and the deep-dive knowledge needed to help it thrive.

What's Included

Premium soil amendments, drainage materials, expert instruction, and a complimentary wellness check for your plant.

What to Expect

To ensure you get the absolute most out of your time with us, we have broken the workshop down into three core pillars of master-level plant care:

Potting a plant is about far more than just throwing some dirt into a container. We will guide you step-by-step through the physical transition of your plant to ensure its roots have the ideal foundation.

• Root Evaluation: Learn how to assess root health, untangle bound roots gently, and recognize signs of root rot or distress.
• The Blueprint of a Good Pot: We will discuss the vital importance of drainage holes and how to match the right pot material (terracotta, ceramic, plastic) to your specific plant’s lifestyle.
• Soil Anatomy: Discover how a custom potting blend affects aeration and moisture retention. You will learn to move beyond standard bagged soil by mixing in premium amendments.

Incorrect watering is the number one cause of houseplant mortality. We are breaking down the science of hydration so you never have to guess again.

• Signs of Thirst vs. Drowning: Learn to read the subtle language of your plant's leaves—how to tell the difference between underwatered wilting and overwatered leaf drop.
• The Myth of the "Watering Schedule": Why calendar-based watering fails, and how to use environmental cues, pot weight, and soil depth to accurately judge when a plant actually needs water.
• Proper Technique: Understand how to thoroughly saturate the root ball and why allowing excess water to drain completely is crucial to preventing stagnant, anaerobic soil environments.

Take your skills beyond the basics. We will dive into the daily and seasonal factors that turn a struggling plant into a thriving showpiece.

• Lighting Realities: How to decode terms like "bright, indirect light" and map the actual microclimates inside your home.
• The Power of Acclimation: What happens biologically when you move a plant to a new spot, and how to minimize transitional shock.
• Pruning & Maintenance: Basic guidelines on cleanly removing dead foliage, cleaning leaves to maximize photosynthesis, and keeping pests at bay.

A Quick Note on What to Bring:

• If you bring a plant from home, ensure it is relatively healthy (no active pest infestations, please!) and ready for a larger container.
• If you bring an empty pot, our team will help you select the absolute perfect plant companion from Tansy’s collection to match its size and style.