Larry Smith of the Portland Dahlia Society advises planting dahlias at least 6 inches deep rather than the 2 inches recommended below. If you haven't grown dahlias, it's time you did. Oregon is, after ...
Q: I bought a number of dahlia tubers recently. When and how should I plant them? A: Dahlia tubers are best planted after the soil has warmed a bit, between mid-April and mid-May. In a sunny location ...
Dahlias are a beautiful way to brighten up your yard or garden, and you can keep your plants going during the chilly season by taking these steps.
I have noticed tuberous begonia, lily, dahlia and gladiolus bulbs for sale in local stores. Can they all be planted outside now? Flower bulbs fit into two basic categories: tender bulbs that can be ...
Dear Master Gardener: I want to try to save my dahlia tubers this winter. What do I do? Answer: Overwintering dahlia tubers is a great way to enjoy your favorites year after year for free! The process ...
If you’re unsure when to cut back dahlias, you’re not alone. Follow this easy frost rule to ensure strong tubers, healthier ...
This week, I checked my dahlias that I dug and put into storage last fall. I save some every year to plant the following spring. While the fleshy roots on dahlias are technically tubers and not actual ...
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Rindge farmers Craig and Megan Jensen scrambled to adapt to pandemic conditions at Sun Moon Farm this spring while interest and sales exploded. As they readied vegetable seedlings in greenhouses and ...
The dahlia is a magnificent flowering plant to have in the garden, giving us endless flowers from later summer to the first frosts of autumn. I enjoy growing them and tending to them throughout the ...
"I'm in love. Deep, deep love," Ree Drummond confessed last year. Apologies to her husband Ladd, but she was actually talking about dahlias! Her passion for all types of dahlias dates back to 2004, ...