Tuesday, September 24, 2013

cranking out the dahlias


it's prime time for the dahlias and they're working hard to crank out their monster blossoms before the end of the season.  it's been hard navigating the potential nighttime frosts, but we've taken precautions by investing in a frost cover and diligently covering the beds whenever there's a frost warning.  frankly, the plants are putting so much out -- i have been giving flowers away by the bucketful and still have plenty left over to arrange!

i took some pictures for the local garden club where my dahlias beds will be featured and i'm pretty excited and honored.  hope you enjoy!















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  1. Nikki SSeptember 25, 2013 at 4:10 AM

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    1. BBSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:56 AM

      Hi Nikki -- I'm sorry I didn't mean to delete your post! I think I accidentally touched something as the page was loading on iPhone.

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  2. Nikki SSeptember 25, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Hi BB, no problem! I just wrote: I looove the white one (image 3 from the bottom) and it's crazy how the ones (image 4 from the bottom) look like peonies! Are you hoping to go into flower farming, or is this for clients, or a fun hobby?

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    1. BBSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:13 PM

      i selected the peony-look alike intentionally -- thought it would be fun to have that kind of variety in the garden. it's called platinum blonde. i think the big white dahlia is called snowbound. i have all the dahlias tagged but right now the foliage is hiding all the tags! the gardening stuff is all three really. one day i'd like to be a flower farmer but right now i'm taking the time to learn without the pressure of producing. i didn't plant any flowers with clients in mind but if the circumstances are right, i wouldn't hesitate to use my flowers to supplement.

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  3. Nikki SSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    It's super fun to have a dahlia/peony this time of year! Your dahlias are just so beautiful and I love the unique varieties. Thanks for the names too. I'm in Moscow right now, so I only have a small balcony, but I'm dying to start a flower garden as soon as possible. It's wonderful to hear it's for all three :). I'm just so intrigued by the flower farmers/floral designer combo. I just can't imagine healthier and happier flowers :).

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