It's Ag and Art Weekend and Our Dahlia Growing Workshop is Coming Up Too

AG and ART weekend has arrived!

The Ag and Art Tour of Richland County is this weekend. We are a host farm and are looking forward to having visitors out between 9 am and 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. I will be doing guided tours at 11 am and 2 pm each day. You are also free to stroll through the flower field on your own.

This year we will have a few plants and some dahlia tubers for sale along with our market bouquets.

Market Bouquets                          $20

Dahlia Tubers                                $10

Brown Eyed Susans                       $5

Agastache                                      $5

Lemon Basil                                  $2.50

 

There are also some very interesting artisans coming out to show their talents. They will also have items available for sale, so be sure to leave room in your vehicle for take home items!

It looks like we will have great weather this weekend, so we hope you can find the time to come by!

 

Growing Dahlias – On Farm workshop

Registration for this class is now open on our website.

If you want to add something to your garden that produces an abundance of flowers, consider dahlias. Now is a great time to get them started in the Midlands. Come learn what is involved in growing your own during our on-farm class.

Class is held from 10 am - 12 noon on either Wednesday June 19th or Saturday June 22nd

Choose the date that you want to attend when you sign up. Registration deadline is June 15th.

The training begins with a presentation, followed by a walkthrough of the dahlia beds on the farm, including a demonstration of some of the growing techniques that will make your dahlias produce their best blooms.

What we will cover :

Dahlia classifications and Variety selection considerations, Growing conditions, Planting, Tending, Common Pests and Diseases, Harvesting, and After Season Care

Here’s what you’ll take home:

A handout of the material covered

Two dahlia tubers from our farm stock to plant in your own garden

Maximum attendees per class is 10.  Students must be 18 years or older to participate. No refunds after registering, but transfers of your seat to a friend are encouraged if you cannot attend.

We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel in case of severe weather or illness. Students will get as much advanced notice as possible. Refunds will be issued if Purple Tuteur Farm decides to cancel a class.

 

 That about wraps it up for today. Flowers are a joy in our lives. We thank you for supporting our efforts to get them out to the community.

Best,

Linda