More Dahlias from the Cutting Garden

It's been so hot this summer - like really, really hot. Just yesterday, we recorded a heat index of 118F. Don't you just love humidity? Anyhow, I quickly wanted to post some of the beautiful dahlias that I've been picking from the garden.  The first 'Great Silence' dahlia has started to bloom. I initially purchased…

The First Dahlias of the Season

If you've been following along, you already know that growing dahlias was something that I really wanted to focus on this year. Admittedly, I don't have the best record when it comes to staking and weeding. However, despite my garden neglect, many of our plants are starting to bloom.  This lavender colored bloom is a…

Even More Time with Dahlias in the Garden –

The last several weeks in the garden have been dark and dreary. It's been so cloudy and there's been so much rain that I haven't even been able to pick flowers or weed. However, with a small break in the weather - I just knew that I need to go out, take some photos, and…