harvest dahlia seeds Seed Harvest Workshop – Little Lifestyle Flower Farm

harvest dahlia seeds Seed Harvest Workshop – Little Lifestyle Flower FarmJoin us on a fun seed harvest workshop. Youll learn how to identify ripe seed heads, identify the seeds themselves and properly dry, winnow and store them. Youll take home as many seed heads of any variety you like in the field, however we will mostly focus on dahlias, zinnias and celosia but will discuss all types in the field. I supply you with seed packets, organza bags and labels to take home with you. Workshop format: 2 2. 5hours, in person at

Join us on a fun seed harvest workshop. You’ll learn how to identify ripe seed heads, identify the seeds themselves and properly dry, winnow and store them. You’ll take home as many seed heads of any variety you like in the field, however we will mostly focus on dahlias, zinnias and celosia but will discuss all types in the field. I supply you with seed packets, organza bags and labels to take home with you.

Workshop format: 2-2.5hours, in-person at the flower farm. Maximum 10 participants per session.

Activities:

1. Discussion – We go over the difference between growing from seed, and growing from bulbs or tubers and the meaning of open-pollination.
   
   

2. Field collection – Identify ripe seed pods and cut from plants using snips.

3. Drying – We go over how to properly dry out your seed heads before storing over winter.

4. Retrieving the seeds – Once your seed heads are nice and dry, break them down to get at the seeds.
   
   
5. Winnowing – Learn how to separate seed from chaff.
   
   
6. Taking seeds home – I supply you with organza bags to transport your seed pods home, and also send you home with brown kraft paper seed bags for storing your seeds in when they are properly dried out and winnowed.

Materials provided during workshop:

• Snips and collection bucket

• Steel bowls for winnowing

• One organza bag per seed type collected

• Sealable brown craft bag per seed type collected

• Paper tags and string

• Markers for labelling
  

Items participants take home:

• 5x Organza bag(s) containing seed pods ready to dry out at home

• 10x Brown paper craft bags for dry storage

• Seed care guide printout

• All your seeds you collected at the workshop (any you like!)

Logistics:

• Duration: 2–2.5 hours

• Group size: 10 people maximum

• Location: 35 Sears Road, Meeanee

• Attire required: Closed-toe flat shoes. Windbreaker, beanie if needed and something warm to wear. Sunscreen and hat if sunny. Workshop is held outdoors in the flower field.

• Cancellation policy: This workshop is weather dependent so will be cancelled/postponed if rain arrives. I will refund if you cannot make later date.