Dahlia Tuber Dig and Dividing + Seed Growing Workshop

Dahlia Tuber Dig & Divide Workshop + Seed Growing Workshop.

A hands‑on, knowledge rich workshop at The Dahlia Patch Flower Farm.

Join us for a gentle, practical four‑hour workshop designed to help you confidently dig, divide, and store your own dahlia tubers. This session is ideal for beginners, home gardeners, and anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of dahlias through real, hands‑on experience.

What You’ll Learn

• Safe and effective techniques for digging up dahlia plants
• Step‑by‑step tuber division with guided support
• How to identify viable eyes and healthy tubers
• The tools and methods we use on the farm
• Best‑practice storage approaches for strong, healthy tubers
• A wealth of tips, tricks, and practical insights to expand your knowledge
* How to grow Dahlias from seed using your own seed house (provided) and a selection of farm seeds

What to Expect

The workshop begins with a discussion about growing from seed, followed by planting of your own seed house (provided). We then move on to a discussion and demonstration of how to divide tubers before you move onto your own hands‑on practice, dividing a full clump of tubers with guidance.

You’ll also visit our dividing and storage area to see how we process and store hundreds of tubers each season.

There is space throughout for questions, shared learning, and gentle conversation.

Take‑Home

• A clump of dahlias you’ve divided yourself
• The option to swap tubers within the group
• A pair of snips and secateurs, gloves
• A container + storage medium for storing your tubers at home
• A Seed House kit with zinnia, dahlia, and cosmos seeds + a small bag of seed soil

• A printed information pack
• New skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of your dahlias

• Hot welcome drink, Morning tea and lunch shared with fellow flower lovers

10am–2pm • $275 per person
Morning tea and lunch included