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!
Caring for a Dahlia Cutting Garden
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!
Start a Dahlia Hobby Business
September 25th 2026
Ready to fund your dahlia habit with a fun and fulfilling hobby business?
Join a group of other budding dahliapreneurs to learn the three most common ways to earn with dahlias, including:
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Self-serve flower stands
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Tuber sales (with and without a website)
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Selling to local florists and grocers
You’ll leave with a great understanding of which route will be the most fun for you, as well as clear step by step instructions for getting started right away!
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.
Host Dahlia Events
September 12th
Delight guests and earn extra income by hosting dahlia-themed events in your garden.
Linda will teach you how to create, market and run dinners, dances, 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!
Harvest, Divide, & Store Dahlia Tubers
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!
