Dahlia Digging & Dividing Workshop — Sharp Brook Flower Farm
Spend a hands-on workshop at the farm learning everything about dahlias! This workshop covers everything you need to confidently lift, divide, store, and prepare tubers so your dahlias return healthy and vigorous next spring.
Date: October 24th
Time: 10am-12
Location: Sharp Brook Flower Farm: 1302 Route 875, Lower Millstream. In the flower field - come up the long driveway and you will see us waiting.
What you’ll learn:
How to dig up dahlias clumps using proper tools and techniques.
Divide clumps into healthy sections with eyes for replanting.
Label and pack tubers for winter storage.
Discuss planting timelines and simple tips for a strong start in spring.
What you’ll take home:
Minimum 10-15 tubers (from 3 different varieties of dahlias)
Printed care notes covering digging, dividing, storing, and planting.
Confidence and hands-on experience to manage your own dahlia beds.
What to bring
Sturdy gloves
waterproof boots
weather-appropriate clothing as we will be getting dirty!
A large shovel or garden fork
A pair of sharp garden snips (we’ll provide tools if needed)
A container or box to carry tubers home.
Please note: No refunds available other than in the case of extreme weather. Then, we will cancel the workshop and refund participants. However, if it is only calling for light rain, we will continue as planned and do our dividing in a covered, dry space.
Dahlia Digging & Dividing Workshop — Sharp Brook Flower Farm
Spend a hands-on workshop at the farm learning everything about dahlias! This workshop covers everything you need to confidently lift, divide, store, and prepare tubers so your dahlias return healthy and vigorous next spring.
Date: October 24th
Time: 10am-12
Location: Sharp Brook Flower Farm: 1302 Route 875, Lower Millstream. In the flower field - come up the long driveway and you will see us waiting.
What you’ll learn:
How to dig up dahlias clumps using proper tools and techniques.
Divide clumps into healthy sections with eyes for replanting.
Label and pack tubers for winter storage.
Discuss planting timelines and simple tips for a strong start in spring.
What you’ll take home:
Minimum 10-15 tubers (from 3 different varieties of dahlias)
Printed care notes covering digging, dividing, storing, and planting.
Confidence and hands-on experience to manage your own dahlia beds.
What to bring
Sturdy gloves
waterproof boots
weather-appropriate clothing as we will be getting dirty!
A large shovel or garden fork
A pair of sharp garden snips (we’ll provide tools if needed)
A container or box to carry tubers home.
Please note: No refunds available other than in the case of extreme weather. Then, we will cancel the workshop and refund participants. However, if it is only calling for light rain, we will continue as planned and do our dividing in a covered, dry space.