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Warwickshire – Growing and Propagating Dahlias Practical Skills Day 20/3/26

Price range: £40.00 through £60.00

Description

About the Venue:
Malcolm and Ros have created their beautiful 2-acre garden from a field over the last 20 years. It has a wealth of unusual trees and shrubs, as well as deep herbaceous borders, a dry stream garden, rose and clematis walk, and two large wildlife ponds.

About the Tutor:
Malcolm has developed an extensive knowledge of different types of Dahlia over many years and has successfully propagated most of the varieties in his own garden. He is also an experienced lecturer.

About the Practical Skills Day:
Malcolm will talk about the different groups of Dahlia, and the pros and cons of growing from tubers and from cuttings. He will demonstrate the best way to take cuttings and how to look after them. Participants will obtain hands-on experience with the opportunity to take home some cuttings.

Timings:
9.30am – 1.30pm

Refreshments:
Tea, coffee and cake will be provided.

Please Bring:
Secateurs, gloves, sharp knife or scalpel if available (but some will be provided). Weather appropriate clothing and suitable footwear (waterproofs if necessary).

Cost:
Members: £40

Non Members £60

Tickets:
Your ticket will be emailed to you and a copy can be found in your Working for Gardeners account in the ‘Tickets’ section.

Booking Terms & Cancellations:
Please read our Terms & Conditions.

 

Photographs courtesy and copyright of Liz Harrison-Hall.

 

Additional information

Member Status

WFGA Member, Non WFGA Member

Event Details

Date: March 20, 2026

Start time: 09:30

End time: 13:30

Venue: Barn Cottage Farm, Mill Lane, Little Shrewley, Hatton, Warks CV35 7HN

Coordinates: 52.305764,-1.672697