Prepare your garden for spring with Dahlia Haven’s hands-on tuber workshop. Learn to divide and store dahlias properly and enjoy a scenic outdoor experience that boosts your planting success.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; moderate activity involved during gathering and handling tubers.
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History
Dahlia Haven has been cultivating vibrant gardens here since the early 1980s, fostering local horticultural traditions.
Conservation
Dahlia Haven emphasizes sustainable gardening practices, including organic methods and composting, reducing environmental impact with each season.
Home & Harvest
Prepare your garden for spring with Dahlia Haven’s hands-on tuber workshop. Learn to divide and store dahlias properly and enjoy a scenic outdoor experience that boosts your planting success.
Home & Harvest is a family-focused play cafe and creative workshop venue located in Bedford, Pennsylvania. The venue hosts a wide range of experiences including birthday party rentals at The Freckled Duckling, open play sessions, seasonal book fairs, and hands-on classes such as soap making, candle making, embroidery, and pottery-friendly paint & sip events. Home & Harvest operates a play cafe space designed for imaginative play with life-like installations—a miniature barn, a veterinary office, and a coffee shop—so children can develop motor and social skills in a safe environment.
The business offers age-inclusive programming from toddler-focused mornings like Little Lambs & Lattes to all-ages craft nights and family workshops. Each experience lists clear details and options; several classes include instructor-led instruction, materials, and the ability to create take-home items such as soap loaves, ceramics, bouquets, and chunky-knit blankets. Refreshments are available onsite for events such as the Make Your Own Bouquet Bar and paint nights. Home & Harvest also provides private timeslots, sponsorship opportunities for community organizations, and customizable party packages with optional design services and extended hours. The venue emphasizes sensory-friendly scheduling for events like book fairs and storytimes, making gatherings more accessible. Parents and caregivers can reserve sessions online for workshops including Advanced Soap Making, Beginner Soap Making, Candle-Making, and cooking classes. By combining a play-forward environment with hands-on craft programming and event hosting, Home & Harvest serves families in Central Pennsylvania seeking creative, community-oriented experiences. Booking information, schedules, and accessibility details are available on the Home & Harvest event pages today.
Location
Bedford, PA
Central Pennsylvania destination
Family-Focused
All ages welcomed
Programs for kids and grownups
Events Offered
25+ experiences
Workshops, parties, open play
Private Events
Custom timeslots
Party rental and private charm bar
Reserve a workshop, book a Freckled Duckling party, or join open play—check event pages for schedules and details.
Use sharp tools
Ensure your pruning shears or knives are sharp for clean cuts that prevent tuber damage.
Keep tubers dry
Store tubers in a cool, dry place to prevent rot and mold during winter months.
Label your tubers
Always label your divided tubers to keep track of varieties and planting dates.
Handle with care
Be gentle when dividing tubers to avoid unnecessary damage which could affect next season's growth.
Gardening gloves
Protect your hands while handling soil and tubers.
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Sharp pruning shears
Use for cleanly dividing tubers without damage.
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Labels and markers
Help identify and organize your stored tubers effectively.
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Storage container or box
Use for safely storing divided tubers over winter.
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