Have you ever scrolled through pictures of breathtaking, dinner-plate-sized dahlias and sighed, thinking, “I could never grow those here in Minnesota”? It’s a common feeling. Our short growing season and notoriously harsh winters can make growing tender perennials feel like a daunting task. But I’m here to let you in on a little secret: growing…
Have you ever stood in your garden, admiring a perfect, dinner-plate-sized dahlia, and felt a little pang of anxiety about the coming winter? You’re not alone. One of the most common questions I hear from fellow gardeners is, “Will my beautiful dahlias survive the cold?” It’s a valid concern! After a full season of nurturing…
There’s a special kind of magic to a Vermont summer garden, isn’t there? We endure long, snowy winters dreaming of vibrant color, and when the sun finally returns, we want our gardens to explode with life. But with our notoriously short growing season, it’s easy to wonder if those show-stopping, dinner-plate-sized flowers you see in…
Do you dream of a garden bursting with those magnificent, dinner-plate sized dahlias, but hesitate because you think our Canadian winters are just too harsh? It’s a common concern I hear from fellow gardeners from coast to coast. I’m here to tell you that growing glorious dahlias in canada is not only possible but incredibly…
That final, glorious burst of dahlia blooms in late autumn is bittersweet, isn’t it? You cherish every vibrant petal, but you know the first hard frost is lurking just around the corner, ready to end the show. It’s a moment every gardener feels. But what if I told you that frost doesn’t have to be…
Have you ever scrolled through pictures of breathtaking summer gardens, bursting with huge, vibrant flowers, and thought, “I could never grow that in Michigan”? It’s a common feeling, especially when you see the stunning, intricate blooms of a dahlia. They look like they belong in a professional floral studio, not a backyard in the Great…
Have you ever stood in your garden, admiring a row of magnificent, show-stopping dahlias, only to notice a curious silence? You see the vibrant colors and the intricate petals, but something is missing—the gentle, happy buzz of busy bees. It’s a common observation that leaves many gardeners scratching their heads. You’ve planted these stunning flowers,…
Have you ever looked at a neighbor’s garden in late summer, bursting with vibrant, dinner-plate-sized flowers, and thought, “I wish I could grow that”? Gardening here in Washington County has its challenges, with our chilly winters and a growing season that always feels just a little too short. It can be intimidating to try a…
Have you ever scrolled through photos of breathtaking dahlia farms, with their rainbow of perfect pom-poms and dinner-plate-sized blooms, and thought, “I could never grow that”? It’s a common feeling, especially for gardeners trying to navigate California’s unique and varied climates. It’s easy to assume these stunning flowers are fussy or complicated. But I’m here…