Dahlias are the queen of the garden come late summer and there is no doubt why; they are truly marvelous! In this class you will learn everything you need to know about adding Dahlias to your garden. Students will be taken step by step through the process, talking about unique heirloom varieties, tuber sourcing, soil, fertilization, planting, support, cutting, winter care, and splitting. As one of the more finicky plants in the garden, students will walk away from this class knowing all the dahlia-growing secrets you need for success! This is a class for all gardeners and flower-lovers alike, bring your friends, questions, and prepare to learn a lot!
Please note: Students will go home with a dahlia tuber of their own. The first hour and a half will be for the lecture, and the last half an hour will be for questions. Pickup date and location and will be emailed to students.
If you would like to request a sign language interpreter or will be attending class with an aide, please fill out our contact form. Please also let us know if you have any preferences (seating, vision access, etc).
Class ticket purchases are non-refundable for any reason, however a credit or transfer may be granted if requested 7+ days prior to your scheduled class. For more information on our policies, please visit our FAQ.
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Meet the Teacher
Jenny Rae Siplo is the owner of Flowerwell, a specialty cut flower farm and floral design studio. Taking on the role of farmer and designer, Jenny captures the modern garden design style with all flowers, foliage and other natural elements grown in our backyard of Rochester, NY. She is passionate about growing local, sustainable, and organic flowers that can be enjoyed by all.
Located downtown, classes at Rundel Memorial Library are held in the historic Reynolds Room, home of the library's language collection and Rochester Brainery.