Dahlia Day at the Farm: Demo & U-Pick Dahlias

Join us for an autumn morning of incredible views, birdsong, and life-giving nature vibes.

Fran will spend approx. 45 mins giving a thorough demonstration of digging, dividing and storing Dahlia Tubers. Ask any questions you possibly want. Leave feeling totally confident that you can handle your dahlia tubers when it comes time to dig!

Afterward, explore our flower field and pick your own dahlias and other flowers & foliage. Fill your own vase with up to 20 stems of your favorites!

We hope you leave feeling inspired, rejuvenated, and with new knowledge for growing dahlias!

EVENT details

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 11am - 1pm

Timing: Demo will begin at 11:10 and will last for approximately 45 mins with Q&A. You are welcome to stay until 1pm to explore the farm and pick flowers.

Farm Address: 6233 Drake Settlement Rd, Burt, NY 14028

Parking: You will receive parking info, etc via email a few days before the event. Carpooling is encouraged!

What to Bring: Your own vase for u-pick. You may pick up to 20 of your favorite dahlias and other flowers in the field to take home

WHAT YOU’ll LEARN + SEE WITH YOUR OWN EYES IN THE DAHLIA DEMO

• How to Dig Dahlia Tubers — Fran will dig a few dahlia tuber clumps & talk about options for what to do with them once they’re dug.

• How to Split Dahlia Tubers — Fran will split (divide) a few different varieties of dahlia tuber clumps. We will discover growing eyes, mother tubers, rotted/dead/broken tubers, disease (if present), and you’ll see first hand how one clump can turn into a whole handful of new tubers. Fran will split tubers until everyone feels confident!

• How to Store Dahlia Tubers — Fran will pack the split tubers into storage containers the exact way we pack the entire dahlia patch. We’ll talk about storage conditions and what to look for over winter.

• Q&A — Anyone can ask anything and Fran will do her best to answer your burning dahlia (or other flower/gardening) questions.

important things to know before purchasing

• This is a working farm and as such, there is uneven ground and tripping hazards. Unfortunately, the field is not wheelchair accessible. Please wear closed-toed, sturdy shoes.

• Weather: If the forecast calls for light rain, we will still have the event and tickets will not be refunded due to rain. If lightning is in the forecast, we will reschedule.

• We do not currently have a bathroom; please plan accordingly. There are restaurants nearby where you may stop for lunch afterward.

• Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. Please gift it to a friend if you can no longer attend!

About OUR Flowers… Grown slowly, with intention

The slow flower movement, much like the slow food movement, centers around locally-grown, non-exploitative products grown with love and intention. It takes months, and in some cases years, for us to grow our flowers to full bloom. How much sweeter it is, growing these beautiful plants and slowly enjoying them every step of the way, than it is to fly them in boxes from across the globe.