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Dahlia Tuber Online Store is Open for 2020

November 17, 2019 By Nicole Leave a Comment

Over the past few weeks I have been digging, curing and packing up Dahlia Tubers for winter storage. Once I see how many tubers we have, I start making edits to the store as to what will be available. This year we are excited to bring to you new varieties we haven’t had in the […]

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Flower Farmers Journal: Dahlias, Digging, Curing and Storing

November 13, 2019 By Nicole Leave a Comment

This fall we created 3 videos about how we dig, cure and store dahlia tubers (you will find below). Every person has there own little tips and trends, here are a few of ours. Everyones storage facility is different and you need to figure out what works for you.  Trial & error is unfortunately the […]

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How to Grow Dahlias

March 7, 2018 By Nicole 2 Comments

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 […]

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Storing Dahlias

November 17, 2017 By Nicole 3 Comments

Recently I received a request to write about my dahlia storage. So here we go.  The pictures are not all beautiful, but provide you the information you need.  Dig the dahlia tuber and shake off dirt but leave whatever sticks. Usually the dirt between the tubers sticks that’s fine, just let it be. I let […]

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Breaking Frozen Ground

November 17, 2017 By Nicole 2 Comments

The ground is frozen but the work doesn’t stop for this Farmer Florist. We put in our high tunnel–now what?  I have started a map of what seedlings, bulbs, tubers and corms will be going in when and where. I am a visual thinker so drawing it out works best for me. I am trying […]

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Dahlia Tubers For Sale from The Painted Tulip

March 2, 2014 By Nicole Leave a Comment

The Painted Tulip has been working with dahlias for many years and we have become known for our large blooms and special varieties.  Our farm has netted a strong surplus of a few varieties of dahlias tubers for sale this season, all grown at Painted Tulip.   They are all 36″ + tall  at least […]

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