Celebrate the changing seasons with Dahlia Days! Thousands of Dahlias are planted in the Ashton Gardens every year, ranging in size, color, and texture. Some formal and some flashy, these vibrant flowers come in every color imaginable and are some of our horticulturists’ favorites. Find the lively exhibit at the Dahlia Display Garden, take a class taught by Dahlia experts, or see if you can find them placed randomly throughout the Ashton Gardens. No matter what, you’ll enjoy a pleasant visit to the Ashton Gardens during one of the most beautiful times of the year!
Special thanks to the Utah Dahlia Society for helping present a display of cut dahlias. Join us in the Visitor Center on Sept 27 and 28 to see this display, which will showcase many popular and unusual varieties of dahlias.
Ashton Gardens
3900 N. Garden Drive
Lehi, Utah 84043
September 27 and 28, 2024
9 am – 8 pm
Admission is FREE for Thanksgiving Point members and included with regular Ashton Garden admissions.
Dahlia Days Classes
Dahlia Preservation and Propagation: Essential Techniques
Teacher: Ann Bailey, Owner of Bailey’s Blooms
Saturday, September 28
9 am
$10 per person
$5 for Thanksgiving Point members
Learn tried-and-true practices for harvesting, storing, and propagating dahlias to ensure vibrant blooms season after season. From overwintering tubers to propagating with cuttings, we cover many essential skills. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, this class will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to preserve and multiply your dahlia collection effectively.
Dahlia Essentials: Tips for Thriving Flowers
Teacher: Kristin Eichers, President of the Utah Dahlia Society
Saturday, September 28
10 am
$10 per person
$5 for Thanksgiving Point members
Learn essential techniques for growing dahlias in this introductory class. Discover tips for watering, fertilizing, and staking to ensure robust growth. Learn how to prevent common pests and diseases. Whether you’re a novice gardener or looking to refine your skills, this class provides practical advice to help your dahlias thrive.
Designing with Dahlias
Teacher: Esther Henrichsen, Garden Designer at Thanksgiving Point
Saturday, September 28
11 am
$10 per person
$5 for Thanksgiving Point members
Learn how to incorporate dahlias into floral arrangements and garden designs. This creative class focuses on color theory, bloom selection, and arrangement techniques to help you create fun and unique displays with your dahlias. Taught by Ashton Gardens’ long-time garden designer, who has decades of experience ranging from private clients to Temple Square gardens.