Welcome to the world's
most beautiful hobby
We've spent more than a decade as a family learning the craft and business of caring for dahlias, and teaching is one of the most fun things we do here on the farm.
We hope you'll join us for one of our fun, engaging, and garden-changing workshops this year. Registrations for the 2026 season are open now!
Spaces are limited since we like to keep class sizes small -- so we recommend you take advantage of the 15% early registration discount thru March 31st.
Save 15%
with the early bird discount, thru March 31st
Subscribe below to receive a code for 15% off early registration for any workshop, valid thru March 31st, 2026.
Save another 20%
when you purchase two or more tickets
All of our workshops are designed to be wonderful standalone experiences, but some of our half-day experiences pair very well together, like "Selling Dahlias to Florists" and "Growing Gorgeous Dahlias."
The 20% bundle discount is applied automatically in your cart for any purchase of two or more tickets, whether to the same workshop or two different ones.
By the way, until March 31st, the 20% bundle stacks with the 15% off early bird coupon. Don't miss out on a great deal!
Waking, Dividing, Cuttings and Planting (Spring Masterclass)
April 11, 18, 24, 25, May 1, 2
Get an early start on the growing season, multiply your dahlia stock, and set yourself up for a season of abundant blooms.
This class takes you through the spring cycle for a dahlia grower: warming and checking your storage set up; dividing overwintered clumps, propagating your stock through cuttings, and planting.
Selling Dahlias to Florists, Grocers, and Wholesalers
June 6, 13, Sep 4, 11
Convert your fear to confidence with this fun and effective training on business-to-business dahlia sales.
Learn how to find customers for your dahlias, approach them winsomely, and close dahlia sales deals where everybody wins.
Delivered by Linda Grinthal, who trained and managed sales people for over 35 years before starting our family flower farm.
Hosting Dahlia Events
June 6, 13, Sep 5, 12
Delight guests and earn extra income by hosting dahlia-themed events in your garden.
Linda will teach you how to create, market and run dances, dinners, workshops, and more, while navigating town requirements, caring for your neighbors, and managing vendor partnerships.
With a little planning and ingenuity, you can host profitable dahlia events almost anywhere!
Dahlia Garden and Field Care (Summer Masterclass)
July 24, 25, 31, Aug 1
Keep your dahlias thriving all summer long as you prepare to bring them to market!
This workshop covers all the summer activities between planting through the summer bloom season, including watering schedules and irrigation methods; weed management; pests and diseases; several different ways to support plants, true-to-form checks, pinching and disbudding, and more. This will be a jam packed day on the farm!
Growing Gorgeous Dahlias
Sep 4, 5, 11, 12
Learn how to cultivate an abundance of lush blooms on long, strong stems.
Practice pinching and disbudding; learn different ways to support blooms, when and how to fertilize, the right way to harvest and condition, the best cutting varieties, and more. Gorgeous dahlias don't happen by accident!
Dahlia Hobby Businesses
Sep 25
Learn how to earn your first $1,000 to $10,000 with dahlias!
Dan will break down the most common ways hobby growers use dahlias to earn an income, including those that don't involve selling cut flowers.
You’ll leave with an understanding of the challenges and benefits of each type of hobby business so you can choose what fits you best, as well as step by step instructions for getting started right away.
Harvest and Storage
(Fall Masterclass)
Oct 15, 16
Jump into the harvest on a real working dahlia farm!
Learn how to safely dig and wash dahlias without breaking them; gain skill and confidence as a divider as you practice on our clumps under expert instruction; and learn the science of successful tuber storage systems, no matter your home environment.
Dividing Dahlias
Nov 13 and 14th
Gain the confidence and skill you need to divide your own dahlia clumps to exponentially multiply your collection.
Learn how to spot eyes, avoid breakage, and expertly split clumps. This class includes hours of practice on our clumps, under our expert instruction. You’re also welcome to bring your own clumps from home and divide them with our help!
Business Design for Dahliapreneurs
(Winter Masterclass)
December 14
Learn how to design a fun and profitable dahlia business that fits your lifestyle.
Our winter masterclass is a comprehensive introductory course on business design and management, tailored specifically to dahlia growers.
If you are preparing to earn $10,000 to $100,000 next season with any combination of retail and business-to-business cut flower sales, retail tuber and cuttings sales, agritourism, photography, or education -- this one's for you!
