A winter market sign with a wreath of pine, fir branches, pinecones, and red berries in the background.

What is the The Homegrown Winter Making Market?

We run The Homegrown Market, a British-grown flower market that opens throughout the year at a variety of locations.

We invite local growers to bring buckets of their freshly cut flowers and foliages, so you can buy directly from the people who grow them.

Last year we held our first ‘Making Market’ and this year we’re returning with a larger event that includes a hands-on making element called ‘The Big Wreath Make’.

You can choose to simply ‘Gather’ all the materials you need, or opt to ‘Gather & Make’ by joining the Big Wreath Make, which will be situated in the heart of the market.

The Big Wreath Make

Morning 11-1 ~ Limited availability

Afternoon 2-4 ~ Limited availability

Buy Tickets to the market & The Big Wreath Make

What will I find at the market?

Display of winter foliage and greenery at a market, with a text overlay promoting a winter market featuring locally grown winter foliage and cut flowers.

Display of green wreaths and arrangements at a winter market with a sign describing the event.

A table with various natural materials such as pinecones, branches, and greenery, for a winter market for makers, gardeners, and foragers.

Decorative plant arrangement with pinecones, moss, small plants, and an apple in a white container, with a sign promoting a winter market for growing, making, flowers, and foliage.

A decorative sign with message about a winter market and a photo of white flowers in a glass vase outdoors.

Display of hand-dyed ribbons in various shades of green, gray, and blue with soft finishing touches, used for gifts and wreaths, arranged on a beige fabric background.

A display of botanical greeting cards on a wall with a promotional banner for a winter market selling botanical stationery and tables.

A wooden display case filled with labeled seed packets for spring planting, serving as a winter market display for seeds and bulbs.
A promotional flyer for The Homegrown Winter Market featuring text on a green background with a small flower icon at the top, and a background image of people shopping for Christmas plants and decorations at the bottom.

A holiday wreath made of pine branches, decorated with red berries and pinecones, on a rustic wooden surface. Overlaid text reads: 'Gather & Mingle, The Big Wreath Make, A Unique Winter Market.'

We are incorporating THE BIG WREATH MAKE at the CENTRE of the market. ‘We have been running our own wreath making for years but now I run the market I felt the two would work so wonderfully and create a unique market experience. So come to the market and MAKE and then you can shop or enjoy our Market Cafe’ Laura Fisher ~ Founder of The Homegrown Market & Wild Willow Flowers

We will running two wreath-making sessions: Morning 11:00–13:00 and Afternoon 14:00–16:00.

Arrive at the market and check in at the front desk. If you arrive early, enjoy the market or visit the Market Café.

Head to our cosy Wreath Making Area, the hall is fully heated so you won’t have chilly hands and find your space. Your Wreath Kit will be ready with everything needed to make a finished wreath for your door or for your Winter Table, just add a storm lantern

Three Sussex florists — Dove & Myrtle, Wild Willow Flowers, and Bay and Bell Flower — will demonstrate techniques, then you’ll make your own wreath for your door or winter table.

Wreath details: You’ll create a nature-inspired wreath on a moss base for longevity, measuring approx 14 inches when finished the perfect size for the majority of doors, using fragrant foliage, a touch of white, berries, and natural decorations. Finish with a ribbon chosen from a selection on the day. A short demo will show extra ideas from around the market if you want to add more ~ this will show you ideas on how to incorporate extra pieces, only if you choose too, add a hand dyed ribbon, a little dried flowers, a few extra seeds heads or enjoy a few fresh flowers and then replace as it gets nearer to Christmas

When finished, place your wreath in the provided box, then feel free to browse the market or relax in the Market Café.

A unique Winter Market

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A wreath made of greenery, pinecones, and red berries. Top part of the image contains a green section with white text that says, "Come & Make at the Center of the Market Surrounded by Inspiration."
Green Christmas wreath with pinecones, red berries, and small white flowers
Two women decorating wreaths with pine, berries, and greenery at a festive event.
Group of women sitting at a long table, making floral arrangements with candles and greenery, with a sign in the background that says 'Big Wreath Make'.
Fall foliage with berries, branches, and seasonal materials laid out on a dirt surface, alongside a sign promoting winter wreaths made from local foliage.
Christmas market with decorated trees and warm lights, featuring a holiday event sign with information about wreath-making classes and apple juice.
A sign announcing a wreath-making event at The Home Grown Market, with details of date, time, free entry, and website, over a background image of a table with candles, bowls, plants, and decorative items.

Stay & Enjoy our Market Cafe

The Market Cafe

Open for Soups, Cakes & Steaming Hot Drinks

A bowl of borscht soup garnished with fresh herbs, with a slice of chocolate cake, a sliced roll, and a side dish on a dark wooden table.