Bloom Prep, Disbudding & Shaping Plants
Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 — 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Primrose Room — Commerce Bank Center for Science Education
Address: 4651 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110
Celebrate peak dahlia season with blooms, creativity, and community.
This event includes:
How to cut dahlias at the perfect stage for long-lasting arrangements
Conditioning methods such as hydration, alum dips, and the boiling-water technique
A beginner-friendly floral arranging demonstration
Three-Bloom Showcase: bring three of your best blooms to display and discuss
Group roundtable on top-performing varieties in local gardens