Dahlia Dialogue

Join renowned gardener and dahlia expert Drew English for an engaging educational talk, The Dahlia Dialogue, presented in conjunction with the Dazzling Dahlia Festival.

The morning begins with a social reception at 11 am featuring pastries, mimosas, and coffee. At 11:30 am, Drew will guide participants through the fascinating history of dahlias, with special emphasis on their enduring legacy on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

This interactive session embraces the conversational spirit implied in its name with an expanded Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own dahlia specimens for personalized diagnostics and expert growing tips.

About Drew English

Drew English is a celebrated gardener renowned for his deep-rooted expertise and storytelling. His passion for gardening, cultivated since childhood in the lush gardens of Charleston, has flourished in the mountains of Western North Carolina. As steward of High Hampton’s historic Halsted Dahlia Garden, Drew maintains a spectacular collection of 800 heirloom and contemporary dahlias, earning accolades including "Best in Show" at the Highlands Dazzling Dahlia Festival and multiple top honors from the American Dahlia Society.

Beyond his role at High Hampton, Drew's gardening consultancy, "The English Gardener," enhances the natural beauty and historical charm of the Highlands-Cashiers community. Featured in prominent outlets such as The TODAY Show, Southern Living, and Flower Magazine, where he was dubbed "The Dahlia Whisperer," Drew’s approach blends timeless tradition with contemporary flair, inspiring both novice and seasoned gardeners alike.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the region’s foremost gardening talents, whose enthusiasm and dedication to dahlias are sure to inform and inspire.

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