Plant, Nuture and Bloom
Welcome Spring and welcome dear readers! Well, we really are growing lots of flowers and herbs here on Sunnydell Flower Farm.
While it seems as though we continue to take one step forward and two steps back we are slowly making progress.
From my understanding this year has been an extra cold, windy, snowy Winter here in Colorado. I guess it’s because we are in an El Nino weather pattern...One thing is certain while we often times feel frustrated and wonder if our blooms will survive- we are also staying focused on planting, nurturing and growing blooms in the high country. Today we are going to chat a bit about Dahlias.
I have never met a Dahlia that I did not like! I began growing them several years ago in Texas and then again in Mississippi. Dahlias are not crazy about heat or humidity. The struggle was real for them, so I focused more on hydrangeas. Dahlias actually do better in cooler climates. If you aren’t familiar with a Dahlia they are usually sold as a tuber (although this year I did order a combination of seeds and tubers.
I ordered Dahlia Bee’s Choice Seed Mix from Floret Flowers) I began probagating my seeds in my Flower Cottage in March, then transferred them to the raised bed in the Greenhouse the middle of April. They are doing very well.
Gorgeous and Beautiful Dahlia from a Tuber
In the photo below you will see the raised bed in the Greenhouse and the Dahlias grown from seeds.
I am really enjoy experminting with growing techniques and philosophies on greenhouse production.
The thing that excites me the very most is that since my growing season is shorter and cooler-my greenhouse will give me about two months extra growing time. I would be remiss if I did not mention that we purchased the greenhouse from Farmers Friend and we are impressed with the quality and durability.
Greenhouse with Dahlias from seeds.
Farmers Friend Greenhouse with raised beds.
As I was mentioning I ordered Dahlia Tubers, about 30 to be exact. As a premier flower farmer my motto is quality over quantity.
My goal is to grow the prettiest, healthiest, most ecological friendly flowers and provide my clients with stunning bouquets!
Naturally, this will all be happening in the most friendly environment that I can muster up!
Whew…that was a ton of information.
Pink Dahlia
My List Of Preferred Dahlia Growers for 2023:
Thank you for visiting with me today.
I am sure you can see why so many gardeners and farmers are smitten with Dahlias!
May we always remember to embrace this journey, as well as take note that we are all a budding work in progress -just like the flowers in my greenhouse are!
