Workshops
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Dahlia Dividing & Storage Workshop
Friday, November 10, 2023 - 7-8:30pm
Sunday, November 19th - 1-2:30pm
Dill & Dahlia, Bothell, WA
Come learn how to divide and store dahlia tubers!
This class will run from about an hour an a half at Dill & Dahlia in Bothell, WA. We're offering TWO different dates for the workshop this year. Pick one or both :)
You will receive hands on experience dividing dahlia tubers and will come home with at least one tuber to store plus a pair of dividing scissors! You are welcome to bring a washed & labeled clump of tubers from home if you want to; we will have clumps for you to practice on as well.
We'll cover:
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how to find eyes
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how to safely cut clumps of tubers
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how to mitigate the spread of virus in your tubers when you cut
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different methods for how to store tubers over winter in the PNW
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any questions you have! (feel free to email them in ahead of time)
Additional information:
Our class will meet in our garage, so please dress warmly if it is a chilly day. We'll also do a garden tour and warm our hands by cuddling with baby bunnies. What could be better! Hot non-alcoholic drinks will also be provided. We will have Band-Aids on hand, but recommend bringing your own gloves.
The workshop will be taught by Stacy DeKoekkoek and Fran Meyer of Dill & Dahlia. Fran has been growing dahlias since the late 80's and Stacy has been growing & dividing dahlias for the past six years. Together they divided over 600 tuber clumps last fall and actually enjoy it!
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Class fee is $35/person. Limited to 10 participants.
Dahlia Propagation Class & Workshop
2024 date & time - TBA
Dill & Dahlia, Bothell, WA
Come learn how to take dahlia cuttings so you can multiply the varieties you already have!
This class will run for an hour and a half at Dill & Dahlia in Bothell, WA. You will receive hands on experience taking dahlia cuttings and go home with the knowledge and skills you'll need to take cuttings from your own dahlias.
We'll cover:
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how to "wake" your dahlias up in the spring
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cutting basics
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different techniques for taking cuttings
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beyond propagation: planting and pinching
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any questions you have along the way
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This class is for anyone who has grown dahlias for at least one season. If you want to bring your own tubers that are already sprouting, please feel free to do so!
Additional information:
Our class will meet in our garage, so please dress warmly if it is a chilly evening. We'll also do a quick garden & greenhouse tour if it's not pouring rain. Hot non-alcoholic drinks will also be provided to warm up your hands.
The workshop will be taught by Stacy DeKoekkoek and Fran Meyer of Dill & Dahlia. Fran has been growing dahlias since the late 80's and Stacy has been growing & dividing dahlias for the past six years. Stacy started her dahlia propagation journey about 2 years ago when she joined the Puget Sound Dahlia Association. Together they divided over 600 tuber clumps last fall and actually enjoy it!
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