October 10, 2026 @ 9:30am
Dahlias: Digging, Dividing, Storing, & Propagating
Register Now:Unlock the secrets to successful dahlia propagation in this hands-on class designed for adult gardeners of all levels. Learn when to dig up your dahlias, how to inspect tubers for disease or rot, and the best techniques for drying and storing them through the off-season. We’ll dive into the anatomy of a tuber, identify what parts are essential for new growth, and walk through identifying and removing the mother tuber, along with proper dividing techniques and timing. You’ll leave with the knowledge to keep your dahlias thriving year after year.
Instructor Bio(s)
Courtney Locke is a horticulturist at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, where she has worked for 15 years. At the Gardens, she manages the Emery Welcome Garden, and the Dahlia and Iris Garden. A lifelong gardener and perennial lover, she and her husband ran their own nursery business, specializing in peonies, perennials, and herbs for many years in Woolwich, Maine. Her current gardening obsessions include cut flower arrangements, dahlias, orchids, predatory plants, and scuffle hoeing.
Materials and Equipment Needed
Gardening gloves.