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Dahlias are dazzling in the landscape, but they are absolutely divine as attention-getters in a vase. Learn some easy tips to get the best performance from your cut dahlias here.
For all the moaning you did on another thread about your editing, I thought this was going to a strange looking article. But you know what?? I think it's one of my all-time favorite articles! Your layout is perfect, and beautifully composed! You've just the right mix of instructions, tables and images. I enjoyed this article very much!
Name: Annie Western WA Zone USDA 7b Relax. It's only a small setback.
Thank you, Nap! I know you have a soft spot for dahlias!
Though I can spot several errors, and will perish before I figure out how to use 'Tables,' I just couldn't face editing this article yet again. I appreciate your feedback.
I'm very impressed that you remember my excursion into the world of Dahlias. Such gorgeous and intricately delicate flowers.
But unfortunately, those that Al sent me were the only ones that I ever had any luck with. I took an awful lot of pictures of them, and I thought I knew what I was doing. But the next year, nothing I planted ever grew. I still don't understand it. I just accept it.
YOU probably think it's a piece of cake because you do it so well. But I'm here to tell you that we are not all as blessed!
Name: Annie Western WA Zone USDA 7b Relax. It's only a small setback.
No, like tangling with the Article manager, growing dahlias can sometimes be as fickle as the wind on a gusty autumn day! Here is how that particular bloom looked here. If there's a smidgeon of a chance you still have that one, I'd love to have it back- I killed it!
I'm sorry, Annie! I gave credit for that one to Al! That was years ago and I'm much older now. Forgive me. It is beautiful though, that's for sure. Do you remember the name of it?
And no, I am sorry to say I have nothing of it but the memory. That had to be four years ago, if I remember correctly. I wish I could help you.
Which one was the one that you said I could surely grow because you threw some on the side of your garage and it took. Remember?
Yes, thanks for the great article. Lot of stuff I didn't know in there, esp. cut at 45 deg angle. Seems like a no-brainer, but I didn't even think of that. Do you make those arrangements in the photos? Gorgeous. I've always wanted to learn how to make arrangements.
Name: Annie Western WA Zone USDA 7b Relax. It's only a small setback.
You're welcome, Carrie. Phhht arrangements R not me! I used to throw things in a vase and call them 'arrangements' but it isn't my strong suit (or any suit at all LOL.) I just grow the flowers and let the pros take over from there. Check out Candee's Cubit. She has creativity, talent, and ideas galore. http://cubits.org/arrangements/
Yes, Nancy I was in touch with Al about a year ago or so and really miss his wit and humor! I think his camera took over gardening as a passtime and he's really good at what he does, much like you!
I loved the article. You always have so much information to share. I especially took note of the cutting tips. I miss Al, too. Many of the dahlias in my garden today came from him.
Please come visit me and check out my work at Bebop's Place
Name: Annie Western WA Zone USDA 7b Relax. It's only a small setback.
Thanks, Bebop. Al was a regular "Johnny Appleseed" when it came to sharing dahlias He sent me plants one year when mine were rotting right and left out here. Six to 9" plants packed in peat, and only one lost a leaf in transit! What a guy.
I hope you and Nap will continue to exercise your talented eyes and shutter button fingers and post some photos of dahlias. In winter or the next rainy spell, I'll be bebopping to you ladies' sites for a visual vacation.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?! His photography is everything I would ever wish mine to one day be...nay, I would be thrilled if mine was a fraction of his caliber. Wow.
Thanks for an article with lots of good information! Heh, heh, guess I'd better go snip off my too-tall dahlias, eh? Too bad you can't root those cuttings.....or can you?
Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid.
Name: Annie Western WA Zone USDA 7b Relax. It's only a small setback.
Hi Woofie, Yes you can! If you get branch tips with stems that aren't hollowed yet, remove the lower leaves and get that node underground in damp soil you have a good chance at them rooting, growing and producing more tubers. It's worth a try.
He sent me plants one year when mine were rotting right and left out here. Six to 9" plants packed in peat, and only one lost a leaf in transit! What a guy.
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