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!
Growing Dahlias
Full day beginner workshop
Spend a fun day with other dahlia lovers learning the dahlia lifecycle including storage, dividing, and garden care, and take home more than a dozen plants for your own garden!
You will leave knowing:
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The basics of dahlia tuber overwinter storage
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Why, when, and how to wake up your collection
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How to divide dahlia clumps into individual tubers to replant
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How to clone your plants with rooted cuttings from tubers
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How to plant, fertilize, water and support dahlias grown from both tubers and cuttings.
April 11th
Growing Dahlias
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!
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!
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!