White dahlias may not be the most exciting but they are much-needed for weddings and funerals. I try to pick out different shape, sizes and styles of the hardest workers or the most interesting whites. Small World This is a Pom, white to blush. She is so cute, about 1 inch. She is great […]
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Flower Farmer’s Journal: Burgundy Dahlias We Grow
At the Painted Tulip I am currently growing 48 varieties of dahlias. Dahlias now take up half my annual fields and we are prepping a new field for 2020 so I can grow more. Our dahlia tuber store online has been a great success I am very grateful to all you who have purchased from […]
Flower Farmers Journal: Reflecting on 2018
Spring, summer and fall are such a whirlwind for flower and vegetable farmers. Winter is the time to review notes and look towards next year. I am so grateful for this few month break to refuel and think. 2018 started out strong as many seasons do. By the time July hits I am so […]
How to Grow Dahlias
My first few years growing dahlias were ultimately unsuccessful. I grew healthy plants, but they would never bloom. It wasn’t until I met a 2nd generation flower farmer, John La Salle, that my dahlias started flourishing. Much of the dahlia-related knowledge he shared with me is outlined below. When living in New England, especially in […]
Flower Farmers Journal: January’s Deep Freeze
Jaunuary is always the coldest month of the year here in Vermont, making it also the most restful month of the year. This year many states are battling record colds they are not used to dealing with. I am noticing there have been many questions about survival of tender perennial plants on flower farming […]