Few plants pack as much punch in to a flower as dahlias do. Colorful, free blooming and often structurally interesting, just about the only thing that dahlias lack is scent. And the secret is out…. [Continue Reading]
The how-to of storing dahlias
Dahlias have become quite the favorite flower. Dare I say they’ve even become a bit trendy? I hate the idea of a flower being a fad. I prefer to chalk up the interest in dahlias… [Continue Reading]
A NEW FOE
There is a school of thought, which I wholeheartedly subscribe to, that the activities we enjoy for a lifetime are those that are difficult to master and that constantly have us striving to know more,… [Continue Reading]
THE GOOD AND THE NOT-SO-GOOD OF A NEW GARDEN
It’s a good time for reflecting on the gardening year, and I’ve learned to be a little tougher on the gardener (me) and the gardens when it comes to analyzing what worked and what didn’t…. [Continue Reading]
THE LIFE OF A FLOWER
I have been enjoying the garden so much the past few weeks. It’s sort of a sweet time in the garden for me as most of the plants have done (or are doing) what they… [Continue Reading]
HOW TO POT UP DAHLIAS FOR A JUMP ON SUMMER
It should come as no surprise to anyone who reads this blog or follows me on Facebook or Instagram that I have a dahlia addiction. This has been an ongoing problem and my collection seems… [Continue Reading]
DAHLIAS I HAVE LOVED + A GIVEAWAY
It would be cruel to ask me (or any gardener) to name my favorite flower, but I can say without any hesitancy that I can’t imagine a garden of mine ever being without dahlias. They… [Continue Reading]
