Growing Dahlias 101 Workshop

When: Sunday 29 November 2026, 9.00am to 12.30pm
Where: Hillview Flowers, Mylor, Adelaide Hills SA
Cost: $185 including GST
Places: Limited to 12 (small group)
With: Graeme Davis, President of the Dahlia Society of Australia

No experience necessary. This workshop is aimed at the beginner dahlia grower, or anyone who would like to give growing dahlias a try.

We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting dahlia guru, Graeme Davis, at our farm this November for a half-day workshop on 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

Choosing healthy tubers

• Dahlia anatomy
• What to look for

Planting your tubers

• How
• When
• Planting demonstration

Caring for your plants

• How to look after them throughout the growing season
• Common problems and how to be proactive

Harvesting great blooms

• The correct stage for harvesting
• Encouraging more blooms

Digging, dividing and storing your tubers

• When and if to dig your tubers
• Dividing demonstration
• How to store your tubers over winter

Questions and answers

Included on the day

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

This workshop is perfect for those of you who would love to start growing dahlias but do not know where to begin, or those who have only been growing dahlias for a short time. Attendance is kept to a small group so that each person leaves with the confidence needed to start growing dahlias.

It will be a fun, jam-packed few hours full of valuable advice and demonstrations that will give you the confidence and knowledge to grow dahlias, and to grow them well, with the timing just right as dahlia season gets underway.

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.