After falling in love with dahlias, you would love to grow more. You have heard that you can multiply your own sought-after varieties by dividing the tuber clumps, but the clump you have dug up looks daunting. We’re here to take the mystery out of tuber dividing and give you the confidence to successfully make many, many more dahlia plants to grow, sell or give away.
Join us for a practical and informative workshop which will cover:
• Anatomy of a tuber clump
• Tools for dividing
• Disease identification and management strategies
• Storage tips
• Demonstrations
• Plenty of hands-on practice
This is a unique opportunity to learn from two local dahlia growers and get direct coaching and practice of the skill of tuber dividing.
You will also get to:
• Meet some other friendly plant people
• Have a lovely lunch
• Take home 3 named dahlia tubers to add to your collection
About Your hosts:
Nikki Tucker: The roots run deep. Generations of her family have tended the land which is now being established as a family-run flower farm in Kaiapoi, with a big emphasis on dahlias.
Camdene Gardens: @camdene_gardens, www.camdenegardens.co.nz, camdenegardens@gmail.com
Sarah Koks: A plant geek and flower farmer with 6 years experience cultivating dahlias for cut flower and tuber production. Sarah also breeds some of her own dahlia varieties.
Unfurlings Flowers: @unfurlings, www.unfurlingsflowers.co.nz, info@unfurlingsflowers.co.nz
Location: Kaiapoi, the gateway to North Canterbury
The workshop will be undercover, so will go ahead regardless of the weather.
Two dates available - choose preferred option from the drop-down menu under 'date'.
Wed 19th June 10.30am to 1.30pm Sunday 23rd June 11.00am to 2.00pm
