Get Started With Dahlias! Plus Cottage Garden Update.

[@adelelamperskirutherford]

I love all your programs, but this one came close to my heart! I am 62 years old and grew up at a pine tree nursery that my father had started in 1952. My bedroom overlooked the nursery and all eight of us kids were basically free labor, and have grown to absolutely love Growing plants. A little known fact entered my life in 2020. My mother was dying in the hospital as she was 88 years old and her body was worn out. Due to all the stupid Covid restrictions I was the only one of the kids that could visit her even though four of my brothers are doctors and some were doctors in the hospital where she lay dying. I brought all the old family photographs and had her identify as much as she could and tell me stories about every photograph. It filled the hours and then she told me about her own mother and father who were born in the late 1800s. They had made a beautiful Dahlia garden in the woods. My mother said they had every variety known to man at that time, and they shared their love of dahlias with one another, and it was their passion. They had planted their dahlias from the tubers that they had collected from the prior year. Every year their harvest grew. My mother remembers how glorious the garden was in the spring and summer of 1952. My grandfather Henry grew very ill and passed away in the fall on Halloween night. My grandmother was heartbroken, and could no longer walk up the hill into the woods to look at their dahlias. My mother said she let them freeze and die as they brought her so many memories, but her heart was broken. I was always fond of raising dahlias, and have always been careful to collect every tube or at the end of the season and now that I know that this loving garden was created by my grandparents and sadly lost I take even more care to make sure that their beauty is preserved. 2020 was a very sad year, but it also was a very good year because I learned so many special things about my ancestors that only my mothers long hospitalization provided wonderful tales. Continued good luck to you and your family and all your endeavors to spread the great news that God’s living creatures … whether plant or animal is the best way we can nurture ourselves.

[@alysonbaker939]

What a great show. I’ve never been interested in flowers, just veggies, functional foods. However, my husband wanted to do flowers so we squared off area for each of us. That was 18 years ago. Flowers came into the garden as marigolds for pest control and the color was nice. Along came Next Level Gardening and a whole new world of flowers with a function. I have flowers all over the garden now, mingling with the veggies. The one function of flowers, I hadn’t anticipated, was the joy flowers bring to my heart. I have grown dahlias ‘just out of curiosity’ and fell in love. I had no idea how huge the dahlia world is until your show today. Please do more on how to split the dahlia bulb and how to store for winter in my snow incased, 8” deep ground froze environment. Thank you for bringing me flowers and brightening my world.

[@cheyennedesmet5386]

I love to grow dahlias. They bring so many beneficial insects to the garden. Another option is to grow them from seeds. When doing this, you are not guaranteed what the flower will look like, so it is a fun surprise. If you like the flower, you can keep the tuber for next year and name the variety, which is really cool.

[@richardwalch17]

Who can buy the seeds from???

[@cimado64]

I bought mine from Baker Creek. I had several plants come up, but I planted out too early and had a surprise cold spell. Going to start some more.

[@cheyennedesmet5386]

I bought some from Baker Creek, MIgardener, Swallowtail Garden Seed and Home Depot. I have even started collecting my own seed this last year to see how different from the original dahlia. It will be exciting to see what I get.

[@heidijones1516]

First time viewer this morning, I'm glad I found your channel. Last summer was my first yr growing one single petaled dahlia from a clearance area. I was blown away by that plants ability to kick out so many flowers. This will be my first spring of serious dahlia planting and Iam so excited to add that element to my roses and perennials. Totally going for and love the cottage look.

[@brianbarker2670]

Dallias are beautiful flowers, thanks for showing some of the different types. If you do a future video on Dallias please include how to store the tubers over winter for us in cooler areas.

[@theresamoran2027]

Yes I also would like to know how to store the Dahlias through the winter😊

[@cindyhewatt3406]

I love your Friday videos and I love dahlias!

[@NextLevelGardening]

Thanks Cindy!!

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

Dahlias are easy to start from cuttings too. I like to do it towards the end of summer.

[@lindsayder]

Wow, no idea you were an undercover dahlia expert. Learned a ton about all the different kinds.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Good!

[@chezhelene2409]

I've been gardening for years. I started with irises and daylilies then branched into veggies, then fruits. A neighbor at my new place recently gave me dahlia tubers. So 1st time growing them this year.😊

[@sylviacisneros6933]

Love Dahlias! Anxious to see how you weave a waddle fence too !

[@yx6889]

Last year was my first real garden, it was mostly a crazy large container garden, but I made sure to add lots of flowers for the bees, pollinators and hummingbirds. The hummingbirds were so prolific last year that they were buzzing at me constantly, they were not scared at all. I grew tons of marigolds and other flowers from the local nursery. This year I will plant about half flowers just to attract the pollinators and hummingbirds again. They made the garden so much fun and so lively!

[@urbangardens7470]

This was great. Never knew there were so many varieties of dahlias. Can't wait to plant some. Thanks for the video.

[@arladeleon3806]

Yes, I'm inspired. I have a very few dahlias, but I'm reminded that this is a very beautiful flower that can so easily be grown in our zone, so I shouldn't whine about some of the flowers I can't grow (ie Peonies) and focus on those that I can. Thanks for the reminder.

[@caterjunes3426]

I've always wondered how you got into gardening, and in such a big way, so it was great -- and surprising! -- to hear your origin story.

[@sorbabaric1]

I’ve never grown Dahlias. Never really attracted to them. Then I found a Fascination Dahlia, fell in love, & took it home. The local nursery only had that one plant left. The butterflies and bees loved it. It’s overwintered in the ground, and is returning. I think I’m hooked. I have ordered some more for this Spring. Thanks for the helpful video. I prefer the open centers, and the informal decorative.

[@wonderfulherennow]

I did. Get hooked...onto dahlias I meant. Grew them for the 1st time last year, and I'm a fan for life. Growing a few more varieties this time. Just thinking about dahlias all year round. What impactful blossoms! ❤️

[@kittiew260]

Dahlias I love them. Dinner plate dahlias are my favorite but also enjoy trying from seeds. I can't wait to pull my tubers out of storage soon to pre-sprout. Playing with more cut flowers snap dragons, Zinnia, status, ranunclus and so much more. My companion planting is including way more cut varieties.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Sounds great!

[@kittiew260]

@Next Level Gardening so happy your going back to your "roots " totally agree dahlias become an obsession once you start no looking back. 😉

[@nadaferris5928]

I have found that the local wild turkeys eat them to the ground…lost all of mine last year. The neighborhood peacocks just eat the flowers or new green growth. I am relocating some this year and have thick netting around the front beds. Downstairs will be erecting poles with overhead/draping netting that is anchored. We live in the critters neighborhood so are adapting…informative vid, thanks!

[@dottiegiudice7960]

Dahlias are the most beautiful flowers. I have always loved them, but never planted any. Thanks to your training, I am going to get some and plant them

[@connieeneix3891]

I’ve grown them for years but stopped a few years ago. They are very hearty but the slugs around here love them too. One of my favorite flowers. 😊

[@NextLevelGardening]

Yes slugs do!

[@laurieanne9712]

Wow! I learned so much--thank you!!

[@heidibrown2357]

dahlias are so beautiful. I bought a couple of plants from home depot two years ago without knowing anything about them and put them in pots. They were so gorgeous I had to learn more about them. then last year I bought some tubers from different places and planted 3 varieties. I'm hooked. I've already ordered a couple of varieties online and hope I can find a bunch locally too. I love the big dinner plate dahlias.

[@9169sprint]

I have been growing dahlias for years…..love them…

[@LadyofRockmart]

I'm currently growing a mix from seed. I can't wait to see how they turn out. So far amazing germination and ready to be potted up into plug trays from soil blocks

[@denisewade6439]

I grew a mix from seed this last year and grew 7 feet tall! They actually formed tubers so I lifted them this fall and transplanted them to another area. Hopeful that they’ll bloom this year! I’m in zone 9b so I don’t need to dig them up. Good luck!

[@BirdsongCrochet]

@@denisewade6439 same zone as me! Now each year I have these pretty dark pink dahlias in a pot!

[@LadyofRockmart]

@@denisewade6439 wow they get tall! I bet it was pretty

[@LadyofRockmart]

@@denisewade6439 I'm also in zone 9b. I'm in Central Florida

[@cassandratyndallastrology]

I just planted some yesterday, a hybrid called Hi Dolly (in Australia). I'm even more excited to see them grow now!

[@NextLevelGardening]

Great!

[@barbarasingleton6756]

I LOVE Dahlias!! Me & the BF got one on clearance from Lowes. Now the north side of the house is a Dahlias bed. I like the multi colored ones myself. I got one that was supposed to be blue but wound up looking like a sunset. So pretty!!!

[@NextLevelGardening]

So cool!

[@slomo1716]

Erin from the Impatient Garden channel turned me on to dahlias. I picked up several from the floral department in a grocery store, cheap towards the end of summer. Wondered if I'd get any flowers and boy was I surprised. I have no recollection of their variety; I was more intrigued with their colours. They were WONDERFUL and gave me many flowers. Can't wait to see how they do this year, with a full growing season. In reading the comments regarding destructive slugs, I use beer traps to catch them, so I pray I'll have another successful season. Thanks Brian!

[@gourdsbyjm]

I love your flower Friday. And dahlias are a favorite

[@kathyritscher9459]

My Grandma grew huge flower dahlias. I wish I knew what varieties. But I don’t know if you can even find those anymore. Her garden was in front of the house and became an attraction with all the large flowers she grew. Her Church was blessed to get some of her blossoms for each Summer service.

[@krista4067]

I love Dahlias. I have 28 varieties that will all grow in pots on my deck. I also grow my entire veggie garden on my deck on pots. It's a huge deck but still a challenge to have look nice. But I like growing veggies in totes with a water reservoir on the bottom.

[@jodibellamy2713]

Great info, thanks!

[@NextLevelGardening]

You bet!

[@JS-jl1yj]

I live in Southern Ontario, Canada. Our winters are cold. I grow dahlias in my front yard instead of the lawn. One day before the first frost, I cut the flowers and bunch them into bouquets and give them away to neighbours and passers by. Then I dig out the tubers and store them in Yard Waste paper bags. I put in several, alternating layers of peat moss and tubers and keep the bags in the garage. In the spring, I divide some of the of the bigger clumps of tubers and share them with neighbours. I educate them how to care for them and remind them to dead head them twice a week. I love the ball dahlias. People stop to take photos of them. I caught one woman touching it to see if it's real or fake. They look so perfect. Most of my dahlias are from Costco. The bees love them. They actually sleep in them.

[@JS-jl1yj]

@Giveaway-Only016 I don't have WHATSAPP Messenger, but I do have Facebook Messenger where I could send you a private message.

[@amberschueler5265]

2 years Igrew Dahlias and now half my garden is flowers. I love, in August and September, I bring in bouquets for all of my co-teachers. I live in Northern Illinois and I grow most of mine by seeds.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Hard not to expand!

[@tracycrider7778]

I’ve started doing the same ❤

[@snowraven9096]

Love dahalias...Make beautiful floral arrangements...🌺

[@NextLevelGardening]

They do!

[@phenixwars1]

Yay Flower Friday! 🌸 My friend who got me into gardening gave me a Dahlia tuber last year. It grew beautifully but it got attacked by spider mites. Then I got sick and left it in the pot it was in outside during October and the tuber rotted and died ☹️ I was afraid to try again this year because they're pricey, but your video just made me want to try again. Plus knowing you'll be walking us through it gives me confidence 👍🏼😊

[@NextLevelGardening]

Yes! I've got you covered!

[@jeanettehawkins7472]

2nd year growing dahlias. I'm obsessed! My favorite last year, Gitts Crazy from Swan Island dahlias. Great vase life for such a big bloom. Cafe Au Lait top 10 favorite wedding flower. I am growing 6 Cafés this year!

[@debbiewilhelm3035]

Keep the inspirations coming. Love it!

[@NextLevelGardening]

Thank you! Will do!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Yes, please show a video on how to propagate or cut a pice to grow a new one. I have some tubers in bags and have never grown them before. Thank you, Brian! 🙂

[@NextLevelGardening]

Will do!

[@chrisd8795]

Dahlias are my guilty pleasure. I grew one many years ago and fell in love. Every year I add to my collection. This year I have went overboard with all the ones Walmart currently carries. Also, sowed seeds for the first time last weekend that are already up!!!! Every year my favorite changes, but last year Breakout and Wizard of Oz were my favorite. I know it will be different come this fall.😂 Happy you are going to be getting back to your first love. 🌸

[@NextLevelGardening]

❤️

[@tracycrider7778]

Bought a Labyrinth tuber along with a couple from Walmart and a few other places 😂😂😂😂 Might’ve went a bit nuts😂😂😂😂

[@tonyaboyer5723]

I'm already hooked on Dahlia. I haven't even planted one single one, but they are such beautiful flowers, I got several and now I'm trying to watch everything I can to gather up as much information as possible, so I can Plant them right. Thank you for all your information on them it helps a lot!

[@lyndelgado6138]

I've only grown Dyess the last 2 years. Zone 10B. All the neighbors kids asked for flowers for their mothers. I love to share! I overwinter them because of rain and rot but still lost half so I had to go back to Home Depot and buy more! :-) not sure when to put them in the ground cuz I'm worried about them rotting if we get another 10 in of rain in a week.

[@lyndelgado6138]

Obviously, That was supposed to read Dalias not Dyess.

[@loricawley54]

I’m in Tx, zone 8a, and grew dahlias for the first time last yr. I first planted them in native soil where they did nothing so then I moved them to grow bags with better soil. They did great after that and were beautiful, but to me, they were very fussy plants. We did have an especially dry hot summer last yr so I dug them up last fall and plan on planting them again this spring, but I haven’t bought any new varieties bc imo they’re too expensive for the amount of fuss they require here. If they seem less fussy this yr, then I might buy more varieties for next yr and spend the money. Until then, I’ll grow what I have and watch others from afar. Good luck with urs, Brian!

[@NextLevelGardening]

They definitely need steady moisture!

[@krickette5569]

I got started with Dahlias several years ago and they are a favorite. I'm looking forward to learning more!

[@raneesmith3530]

Love Dahlias! I just planted some in pots today

[@WarmFuzzyVibes]

The info on the dahlias is interesting. I think here with our clay soil I would have to do raised bed or pots if I grew dahlias.

[@BoothbyGardens]

Zone 5B and I'm a bit lazy so would not remember to dig up the tubers each year. I've discovered that Zinnias have an amazing variety of options as well. This year I'm adding Zinderella Peach Zinnias to the mix!

[@BracesandBoots1]

Nice video. I thought I knew everything there was to know about dahlias, but now here I am wanting some forked tongue upturned cactus thingy.

[@karenzorn773]

You are spot on got hooked and trying this year, can’t wait to see your upcoming videos on more Dahlia information, thanks.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@juneramirez8580]

I am a little overwhelmed with all the gardening work I have to start soon, so I will be saving this info. They are so beautiful and can't wait to start.

[@chasitythornbrugh9489]

Grew my first Dalhia last year. They are soo beautiful. Thanks for the info

[@ashleyeaves9982]

This is going to be my first year growing dahlias. Thank you so much!! So very helpful

[@gaelsterner2815]

I think its too early in my zone but I'm excited to try them. Trimmed back some bushes this past fall and I'm having my trees trimmed in a few weeks. I'm hoping to have more sun in my garden this year and be able to plant more. Thank you for teaching us.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Good luck!

[@careyware4634]

awesome, enjoyed learning about Dahlias!!!!

[@trudybuchanan6490]

Ooohh! You have inspired me to grow dahlias! Going to do some shopping right now. Thank you!

[@NextLevelGardening]

No turning back! 😉

[@IrisCrain]

So I had to pause the video, because the one you got from HD looked just like the one I got this year (last week!) Turns out, it's the same company, but I got the "Bora Bora." I'm REALLY glad they are easy to grow, because I'm notorious for being able to kill almost anything. The first plant I was ever able to grow was a rubber tree plant, and that's because I kept forgetting to water it, and only watered it about once every three weeks. It LOVED it. When I moved in with my husband and his parents, his mother was *great* with plants, and watered it twice a week, after which it promptly died. Wasn't able to grow Aloe or other cacti, because my cat would eat them (!) needles and all!! I'm going to have to grow the Dahlias in containers though, and I hope mine are big enough based on your newer video, because not only do I live in NW Arizona and I want to be able to move them if they're getting too dry or hot, but also because I rent, and if I put that much work into them and they DON'T die, they're going with me! LOL Thank you SO much for your videos, you've been my favorite content creator for gardening, even though I only recently found you. I love your voice, your style, your humor and your *honesty.* Haters gonna hate my friend, and no amount of being nice, or evidence, or being rational with them is going to make a whit of difference. I taught my kids a saying: "Never try and teach a pig to sing - it wastes your time and annoys the pig." Thank you for being you and sharing your love of plants with us, and actually SHARING the love of plants with us, it's infectious.

[@daphnemitchell7817]

I am inspired to grow dahlias. I will definitely get one the next time I go to Home Depot or Lowe's. Thanks for sharing.

[@montyshinn8704]

❤love Dahlias and grew professionally 23 years. Glad to see you will have them in your garden now.

[@annmoy8932]

You've definitely inspired me to grow my first dahlia, Brian! Thanks for the video.

[@rowenakotelniski2603]

I fell in love with dahlias 2 years ago when I saw so many varieties in bloom at Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island. I grew 2 last year and brought them inside for the winter. We’ll see if they survived and grow this year.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Butchart is on my bucket list!

[@tesswagner895]

@Next Level Gardening It is a definite must see destination. My husband and I were there when the wisteria were blooming as a covering for a walkway. I hope you get to go!

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Planted my first dahlia two years ago, received from a friend who bought a package of dahlias from Costco. She had an extra and gave it to me. Had no idea of size, etc., so it ended up being two big for the spot it was in. I moved it the following year, and it became the star of my front garden. People ask me what it is all the time, and comment in its beauty. No care from me, except for staking. I don’t have to take it in for the winter, here in Virginia. It is called Explosion, and that’s what it is. Vivid orange and yellow flower, pretty tall, about five to six feet, and a prolific bloomer. This year, because of my experience with that dahlia, I have purchased six more tubers, all different, but in a similar color scheme. I am very hopeful they will be as successful as Explosion.

[@lizwind1718]

This video is timely! I've always loved dahlias so I decided to increase my flowers this year to help my garden and grabbed a few tubers from Walmart this week. Thanks for the info

[@NextLevelGardening]

Wonderful!

[@myriampedersen4162]

I haven't been a flower grower but your video inspired me to grow Dahlias. I had to run out and make a purchase right after watching the video. I liked how you presented the information.

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thanks Brian. The last two years I’ve grown dahlias. I live in zone 6a so they have to be dug up every year. Last year I managed to dig them up but I didn’t know how long you had to dry them before storing them. I forgot about them because I assumed it took at least a week or more to dry them for storage, my tubers froze. I’m hoping third time is the charm because I ordered more tubers this year and I’m determined to save them this year! ❄️💚🙃

[@NextLevelGardening]

It will be!

[@deewinston5651]

Thanks Brian. Dahlias are so pretty.

[@judymckerrow6720]

@@NextLevelGardening Thank you! I sure hope so!❄️💚🙃

[@Mzpenelopepitstop]

Thanks Brian, those are so beautiful and interesting! I want to try them out! I can’t believe how much Noah looks like you when you were younger!

[@irili100]

Hi Brian, to make the plant fuller and branchier, it is enough to cut/pinch the growing end of the stem, unless you want to make new cuttings, then you really cut a stem with 2-4 pairs of leaves, but then do it with scissors or sharp scissors to Do not cause damage to the mother plant or the cutting.

[@ptrainingbytim]

Most excellent vid Sir. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Blessings from northern california!

[@grannygct]

Hi Brian, I used to grow giants and normal size dahlias. Love these flowers as they are good cut flowers and last for a while in a vase with water. But those giants dahlias tubers did not do well the following year and eventually gone. After seeing your video on dahlias, I am excited to try them again. Just bought a package of 12 tubers from Costco in the orange, yellow, red colors. Can’t wait to have them in my yard so beneficial pollinators can visit my garden and help pollinate my veggies. This year I like to try growing them in a huge container. Thanks so much for your informative video on dahlias. Will let you know how they turn out in my container.

[@WarmFuzzyVibes]

Your on-end cut logs lining your cottage garden and walkways has inspired me. We have logs we asked the tree guys to leave us from limb cleanup from a bad ice storm (neighbor asked for firewood but some pieces are too long or big for me since I don't split firewood and my neighbor might wait until who knows when to come pick up their share!). So I just realized I can load up my wheel barrow with those big or long pieces to use decoratively or as borders and that huge pile of firewood won't be so huge. We had it dumped on a lot we don't own so getting it off there is a needed thing soon! Note to self: no more free stuff unless they can dump it exactly where I need it! And of course, they shredded up tree limbs into mulch so those have to go too. Someday I will learn. Meanwhile, I am a busy person moving mulch and hoping my neighbor come to get their share of it. I have to contact the property owner (of the lot next door) so they come out and get the tree limbs on their lot cleaned up or eventually the downed huge tree limbs will be a fire hazard. Yes, the ice storm was that bad!! Our summers are dry and hot, so we have to keep wood cleaned up. These crazy seasons are hard on trees and we have a bunch of trees and they are tall ones. Mine are trimmed, but on either side of me, nope. So anything overhanging my property will be cut. I no longer feel sentimental about trees. When those big limbs literally exploded from the weight of the ice, it was really scary! I heard explosions and crashes all over my neighborhood. And the electricity was already out. So ...yes, back to normal now.

[@kevinnix6531]

good work with the economics of taking the cuttings from purchased plants, I do the same thing

[@dorindafulton]

Great video 😊 thanks for sharing this info ☺️ have a great day and happy gardening 🌿🌱🌷🌸💮🏵️🌻😊🤗

[@katieanderson7163]

Woo hoo! Such inspiration! ‘Going to try these for sure. I can’t wait for the follow up videos! ❤

[@NextLevelGardening]

Have fun!

[@maryrobison1984]

Dahlias are so beautiful 😍 I wish I could grow them!

[@hortenciabeltran4666]

Yes, I've grown them. I am now starting dahlias from seed. Seedlings are looking great

[@NextLevelGardening]

Great 👍

[@2BitRanch]

Love Dahlias! I grow lots. This is the first year I have dug them up and stored them. I am zone 9 and I don't need to do that they overwinter fine but I wanted to move it to another area.

[@lindysmallwood2039]

Loves this video. Thank you Blessings. ❤️🌺

[@j.b.6855]

I bought some Dahlia seed this year. Mainly to add to my growing list of flowers to attract pollinators. I will likely be happy with whatever I get, half the fun of gardening is seeing the results.

[@lizmckissick3996]

You did a good job 👍🏽 I went to HD and bought summer blooming Manhattan Island and Purple Rain mix. So, I have 8 dahlias going in individual pot. They all came up! Thank you!!! 🙏🏼

[@honeydew4576]

I admit, while my yard is still covered in many feet of snow, it's hard not be envious of the visible dirt. On the other hand, it's an inspiration and source of hope.

[@NextLevelGardening]

It'll be here before you know it!

[@sandrajohnston9745]

I LOVE dahlias! I chuckle when you say they are easy to grow. Going into my 4th year of growing dahlias I am still struggling to master the art! Between really bad soil (tried to amend, going to raised beds this year), slugs and aphids and all other manner of pests, powdery mildew and lots of damp weather, I keep the faith and vow to do better the next year.

[@terigreen8649]

Just bought dahlias because you talk about them a lot! We'll see how I do!

[@tsdogsdragonfliesfarm2307]

We love the dahlias ❤ we are in zone 9b Northern California and I’m always amazed that they are blooming now.

[@lynnfischer7310]

I ordered 6 Dahlias this past fall. I cannot wait to get them! I was bummed when I saw the Dahlia tubers at Costco two weeks ago for a fraction of what I paid for 6. Here's to the start of my Dahlia adventure!

[@rosedowling3690]

I will definitely be giving these a try...they are beautiful...Can't wait to see yours :) I absolutely love perennials no fussing. I have a number of different color double blooming day lilies and they never fail me.. watching this video I just realized I have not split mine in 3 years and need to , thanks for the reminder LOL

[@jillrake3787]

I have grown Dahlias in the past. My only problem has been in dividing the tubers. I find it very difficult to do without destroying the eye. Can’t wait for a video that deals with how to do it.

[@M4R1N4]

Same here, I need to see this done to really understand! Never grew these before but got interested a couple months ago. Think I'll finally try some this year! Like I need yet another madness.. haha

[@karenschwartz5209]

Hey, thank you for all the information.

[@karenschwartz5209]

@Giveaway-Only016 oh that's cool, but not sure how to do that?

[@myrabowman7456]

In New Zealand I have a beautiful white Suki-Yori-No-Shisha which I love ❤️

[@johnkulcsar1649]

Excellent tutorial on the kinds. & types of Dahlias. Thank you.

[@johnlord8337]

Mother got some giant dahlia bulbs from a 50+ long-time friend. Instant love for dahlias. 6 ft stalks with sunflower head flowers. Forever dahlias !!! Plant dahlias intermixed with giant sunflower heads - for pollination by bees/flies for both species.

[@christiensgarden3325]

Oh my gosh I have bought so many dahlias...I can honestly say I have a serious problem because I bought way too many but they’re all gorgeous

[@Unp0quit0detod0]

Dalias!😍🤩 mi madre tenía el jardín lleno de Dalias y se ven espectaculares sus floraciones!, tendré que agregarlas a mi pequeño jardín!, gracias por compartir y recibe saludos desde México!

[@mattandbarbhartt2860]

Thank you Brian. This is inspiring and I’m excited to learn more as you take us along the process!

[@lindasoaft9303]

Love Dahlias and grew 2 tubers from Walmart no less and they were gorgeous 🌸🌺🌼

[@pauljennings4248]

Great information. My mother grew these. I may try these because you have shared this information.

[@lisakruger5289]

I have never grown Dahlias, but really want to! This might be the year I finally give them a try! I just saw the Costco ones today...but wasn't sure about buying them there.

[@jillshippy5157]

The ones Costco carry in the packages are usually from Longwood Gardens and are VERY reputable! I have also purchased the already flowering plants in nursery containers that the sometimes have in the summer that have grown well.

[@rabbytca]

Dahlias! always a favorite topic. Couldn't find the variety on the Colorado Dahlia Society's suppliers list. It was a listed variety though. The list has been an amazing resource over the years but when I was there tonight numerous links are not being generated correctly. It could be that the site's management is in decline, after all we all get older and hope that someone will continue our legacy but it doesn't always work out that way. I don't remember the gentleman's name I am reasonably sure that he was the founder of the site's Big List in the 90's but he was very enthusiastic and dedicated to the task. The list has grown in both quantity and quality since I used to refer to it.

[@christimason7091]

Thanks for the inspiration. I bought some dahlia bulbs from Sam's today.

[@cscarpeezi4565]

First time trying a flower garden. I bought tubers and seeds…. I’m learning every year expanding my veggie garden now I’m adding flowers. I’m apprehensive but excited!

[@rsmobley4685]

I just bought some Dalhia tubers at Walmart. First time ever growing them. I'm hoping they all sprout so next year I can separate the tubers to get more.

[@johnlord8337]

Bryan where did you get those "leetle" "shallot-sized" tubers ?! The giant tubers we got from our friend were the best giant dahlias. If you want to go for the gold - then you need the golden boys - big tubers. And in the PNW, we do dig up the tubers over-wintering them in wood chips and sand for Spring replanting. If you want tulips, daffodils, iris, hosta, and other ground hugger plants - then go for the small tubers. Otherwise, get the sweet potato/yam-sized tubers and grow the big boys, intermixed with the giant sunflowers and giant amaranth (seed heads) for a whole lotta flowers - and tweeties and bees pollenating them all. The only dahlias are the decorative pan-sized and bigger flower heads !!!

[@NextLevelGardening]

Well... i dunno... I grew a 12 inch Emory Paul on a tiny tuber 🤷‍♂️

[@johnlord8337]

Using decorative dahlias, like corn stalks, giant amaranth or giant sunflowers, you can plant your beans and peas near them, and they provide the same corn-squash-bean configuration for shade cover squash, height (and leaf shadings), and pole climbing vegs. Put in poles with multi-story (low-story and high-story) bird houses provides maximum bug controls. Low-story houses gain sparrows, finches, and bluebirds, ... while the high-story have the swallows and purple martin swallows. Each controls their area of airborne insects or ground weed seeds and bugs Having a total complex of birds, bees, butterflies, bumblebees, and native bees all doing their job of keeping the neighborhood clean and tidy (and pollenated) makes for the most prolific of flowers, vegs, herbs, and greenery. You make their :forest" flower, veg, harb, and housing canopies - and they WILL COME !!!

[@kittiew260]

Brian, check out Nicole at Flower hill farm NY. She may be able to direct you where to locate formby perfection. She just did a video about Coseytown flowers and a dahlia producer. Great resources as flower farmers! 🌼 To bring inside with lifting proper storage is key. Store in vermiculite slightly damp to prevent drying out. Check on them so they don't rot & dry out. Learned that lesson the hard way. Why propagate? You can split the tuber save extra work. Check out flower farmers or Laura at garden Answer. It's way easier than propagation. Dig up, store then split tubers again.