A Year in Quality Dahlias Workshop

When: Saturday 28 November 2026, 9.30am to 4.00pm
Where: Hillview Flowers, Mylor, Adelaide Hills SA
Cost: $365 including GST
Places: Strictly limited (small group)
With: Graeme Davis, President of the Dahlia Society of Australia

This is an in-depth, full-day workshop suited to those with some experience in growing dahlias.

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We are thrilled to announce that we will once again be hosting dahlia guru, Graeme Davis, at our farm this November for an in-depth full-day workshop on successfully growing dahlias. Graeme is the President of the Dahlia Society of Australia. His journey began as part of his family's interest in dahlias, and he has since become an authority in the field, mentoring others and sharing his wealth of knowledge with growers of all levels.

Graeme has an impressive history of exhibiting dahlias, beginning in the late 1980s, and has consistently competed with success against some of the toughest competitors. Over the years he has grown dahlias across a variety of soil types and climates, from heatwaves to storms, and has encountered just about every challenge along the way. He has also had the privilege of being guided and mentored by some of the best in the business, which has shaped his expert approach to growing dahlias to a high standard.

Graeme's passion for dahlias drives him to share his extensive knowledge with others, and to see as many people as possible enjoying these beautiful flowers. We are so excited to be hosting him and to provide an opportunity for those eager to improve their dahlia-growing skills and learn directly from an expert.

Topics covered

Growing and management of your plants

• Fertilising
• Pruning and pinching
• Disbudding
• Watering

What can go wrong, and your management plan

• Pests
• Diseases
• Fungi
• Herbicide damage

Flowering

• Harvesting
• How to get good repeat flowering
• Disbudding and deadheading

Questions and answers

We have allowed plenty of time for questions, so please come prepared.

Included on the day

• Graeme's expert advice and tuition
• Morning and afternoon tea
• Lunch (please let us know at hello@hillviewflowers.com.au if you have any dietary requirements)
• Surprise goodies

There is not only one right way to do everything. Instead, there are key elements that need to be achieved. This workshop is not about giving a one size fits all answer, but rather about helping you identify those key elements and discovering how you can achieve them based on your own circumstances and preferences.

It is going to be a fun, jam-packed day full of valuable advice that will help you grow better dahlias, with the timing just right as dahlia season gets underway. Workshop spaces are limited to ensure Graeme can give everybody the attention they deserve, so get in quick to secure your spot.

We, Tracey and Kim, are the proud owners and operators of Hillview Flowers, a cut flower farm nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills town of Mylor. We are also active members of the DSSA and proud committee members. For over six years we have been providing local and interstate florists with high-quality, seasonal flowers, and selling our dahlia tubers to passionate growers across Australia. As keen gardeners with a deep love for learning, we are dedicated to sharing our knowledge to help others grow beautiful blooms.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your spot today.

To help us ensure participants have suitable knowledge and experience for this workshop, please answer the questions included as part of the registration process.