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 […]
growing dahlias in Vermont
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 […]
Whats growing on: March & April at The Painted Tulip
I love this time of the year because I am able to focus on gardening. As a farmer florist, I wear so many different hats: designer, sales person, crew chief, planting manager, and harvester. But it is such a nice feeling when I can focus on just a few of these roles at a time. So, currently I am the […]
Dahlia Procreating in 2015
So it is December 27 2014 and I am starting 96 dahlia tubers in black trays. I am trying something new for The Painted Tulip.. Rooting Dahlia cuttings. This was inspired by a talk from Bob Wollam At the ASCFG national conference. He did a wonderful talk on the subject and as I need more […]