We had our very first experience showing our dahlias at the 1st Sierra Nevada Dahlia Society Show, and it was such an incredible time. Seeing so many people from the community come out to celebrate these flowers reminded us why we love growing them. A few of our blooms even took home ribbons, making the day all the more special.
Whew…. I did it. It took me much longer than I anticipated, but I finally finished dividing down my last tubers. As I looked around to the still very messy garage area I had been working on I realized something incredibly important. I still wasn’t ready.
Fresh-cut flowers bring instant joy to any space, but a little extra care can help them stay vibrant even longer. From trimming the stems to keeping the water fresh, these simple tips make all the difference in keeping your blooms looking their best.
Gardening is more than just planting flowers and vegetables; it’s about creating a thriving, balanced ecosystem. One of the most effective and eco-friendly ways to achieve this balance is by introducing beneficial insects into your garden. These tiny helpers play a crucial role in maintaining plant health and keeping pest populations in check, all while reducing the need for chemical pesticides.
I really wanted to address this after experiencing multiple failed dahlia wars through the buying season this year. So many people have the same feedback about astronomical shipping rates.
This has come speeding to the forefront recently as we have been building out our website and getting ready to upload images into our store fronts. When I was first asking around and beginning to understand the back end of being a cut flower grower, it had been implied to me that it was common practice to use internet images to advertise your items, especially for those who were “just starting out”.
