Collection: Dahlia Growing Masterclasses

Join Rachel at the flower farm for a day immersed in dahlias where we will go through every aspect of growing these amazing flowers from variety choice to propagation to cutting to lifting and storing and everything in between. This workshop is one for dahlia lovers, aspiring dahlia growers or simply those looking to increase their knowledge and also makes the perfect gift for a cut flower lover in your life. 

By the end of the day, guests will have full confidence to head home and get cracking with planning their dahlia season. Please note: this is a pre-season workshop so there won't be any dahlias in flower at the farm.

Places are limited to 10 per workshop so that we can really get into the detail and do some hands on practical activities, and only there are only three days available in March 2026. 

The day will run from 10am - 4pm and includes lunch plus two dahlia cuttings for each of our guests from our 2026 rooted cuttings range (which you will take and pot yourself as part of our day) and a workshop booklet. 

Dates for 2026

Wednesday 11th March, 10am - 4pm

Thursday 12th March, 10am - 4pm

Saturday 14th March, 10am - 4pm

About Rachel & Her Dahlias

Rachel's dahlias are renowned throughout the country, either as cut stems or potted plants and have won awards at local shows and at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival amongst others. Rachel and her flower farm were filmed for BBC Gardeners' World (aired July 2025) and she has spoken on BBC Farming Today about her passion for growing and cutting dahlias, as well as encouraging and helping others to grow at home. 

Topics Include

• A summary of the dahlia grower's year
• Variety choice
• Taking cuttings 
• Dividing tubers
• Planting out and staking
  
• Feeding, staking and plant care before flowering
• Pests and diseases
• How to cut for longer vase life
• Lifting and storing
• Leaving in the ground and mulching

Location

The Tetbury Flower Company, Churchleaze Farm, Sopworth, Wiltshire. SN14 6PS