I Dream of Dahlias 2021: I'm NOT Giving Up!

Hi Flower Friends! Here is what I am growing for dahlias this year. 2020 was a bad dahlia year for me. I had disease and rot. I lost nearly all of my stock in the field. I am not giving up on these beauties!
These were ordered from:
Leo Bulbs
Longfield Garden, New Jersey
dutchbulbs.com
Johnny Seeds
Baker Creek
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[@TheImpatientGardener]

'Jowey Mirella' was my all-star of the year last year. It produced flowers absolutely nonstop and they held so well. Did really well in a vase too.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Yay! So good to know. It was truly difficult to narrow down my varieties this year. I lost SO many amazing ones- the Penhill, Labrynth, too many to count. I feel confident with this quantity .....today....😂

[@TheImpatientGardener]

@@FlowerHillFarm I know nothing about having a hard time narrowing down dahlia varieties. I'm the very picture of restraint when it comes to dahlias. *Some facts in this comment may be stretched for mental health reasons.

[@sunflowersteve3940]

Hey Erin, this is Sunflower Steve. I was in Port Washington a couple years ago and had and outstanding burger at a place called the Crazy Wicked Grille, I think that's what it was called. I will buy you a burger if I'm ever in your area again.

[@jeanninemorgan3526]

Heading into my 4th spring with my little cutting garden. I fell in love with dahlias 2 years ago and find it so hard to keep my shopping under control. You are a baaaad influence 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Love the video. Thank you!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Hahaha! Sorry! It's so addicting.

[@rubidiaumanzor2285]

Longfield also sells to Costco in economical bags in stores! That is where I bought my first dahlia. Either way, they are a great supplier!

[@saxophoneamydecker6630]

2020 was the worst!!! I hope 2021 and 2022 has been much better for you! I feel a little alone with how much i love flowers until i go on the internet! LOL! Thank you.

[@msdsbeads9841]

So so happy and proud of Steve. He and his family deserve the fruits of all his hard work! You can’t put a price on working with someone you can trust! Congratulations Sunflower Steve!!!

[@JosExotics]

I grew my first ever Dahlias from seed about 6 years ago, and OMG. I have never had as much success from tubers or cuttings since. They were crazy....Not one was under 4ft tall and 3ft wide. The tubers they produced from seed astounded me. Unfortunately I was new to growing and had to lift them for winter as I have heavy clay and Dahlias do NOT like staying wet through winter as I am sure you know. I had no experience of how to keep them and my tubers didnt make it through storage....totally my fault. But this year I am sowing seeds again and can not wait to see what pops up.....sooooo excited.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Yay for trying it again! I’m excited too 💐

[@JosExotics]

Hey Jen DuBay If you are in UK, premier seeds direct sell 1000+ dahlia seeds for good price.

[@jonmarctruesdale1832]

OMG! THEY'RE SO PRETTY! Can't wait to see dahlia blooms!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Me too! I can't wait!

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

You're going to love Longfield Gardens. I love them. They ship out so fast and everything always looks so healthy.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Great to hear! Thanks 💐

[@tdwatki]

Omg those white dahlias are TO DIE FOR!!!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I agree! 💐

[@carricomd]

Stop showing me all the pretty things!! I already have 500% to many seeds for this year including Johnny's Dahlia seeds. Now I want all the tubers too!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Oh no!

[@lenam2114]

Same, I really don’t have a lot of space to begin with, and already have wayy to many seeds

[@sarraphinasorrow]

You know it’s gunna be a good video when it starts with tears in your eyes 😂😂😂

[@FlowerHillFarm]

😂😂😂💐

[@beautygrowshope]

I hope they grow beautifully for you this year! It takes some deep breaths to keep going when things turn out so badly the last time. Way to keep going!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I hope so too! Thanks!

[@suekrebs3497]

First of all, I'm envious of your sunshine. No sun in Southern Wisconsin for many days! I'm glad that you aren't giving up on dahlias. However, you never give up and that is why you have so many fans. You stay positive and keep on fighting for success! You search for solutions and growing dahlias from both seeds and tubers is a great idea. Hopefully you will get more rain in 2021!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Today was the first day with sunshine in a week! 😃💐

[@8Gammie]

I just LOVE that painting behind you!!! Oh my ... just gorgeous. Wonderful video and time with you. love, hugs,prayers

[@cathymccall9199]

Do i have any tears left???? WOW. Praying for a full recovery here for more :) Thank you!!!

[@darleneclark6098]

Always loved working with Dahlia in my bridal bouquets.

[@jowalk80]

I ordered a lot of bulbs in the Fall from Longfield, amazing quality, good prices too. I ordered dahlias to be delivered this Spring too. Ranunculus is another flower to consider for your farm.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Great to know! Best of luck this year 😀

[@lenazagorodny1399]

2020 was the first year I successfully grew bakers creek unwin dahlias. They get so tall in the pots and are falling over. By the time I planted them out, most grew sideways for an inch or two before going up. They still bloomed for me. Vase life wasn't impressive though. They did form tubers so we shall see if they survive my attic.

[@NozeieGirl]

So excited to live vicariously through your journey. I have a few tubers myself. Between you, Erin, & Laura I’m sure to be in KZbin heaven!!!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Aw, yay! I'm so glad you are here.

[@sunflowerflight]

This is the first year I’m growing Dahlias and I am so excited. I keep buying more to plant because there are so many gorgeous varieties. 😂😂

[@petalforward805]

Longfield is great that's where I ordered my first year every one from them was amazing

[@lyla.aisle.of.blooms]

I’m definitely going to separate my import dahlias from the ones grown in the USA, in case there is anything to the rumor about imports being full of gall. I’ll also be growing the floret dahlia seeds. Seeds are exciting because you never know what you’ll get! I grew Fleurel last year and they were gorgeous! I cannot wait. Can. Not. Wait.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I feel this. Same.

[@riseandshineflowerfarm]

🥰 Nicole, I must say I have been watching your channel for a few months now and it has blown up!! 🤗🥰 you are so inspiring!! Soo... You were mentioned today on “Garden Answer Groupies” FB page. Your going to be bombarded!!

[@anjalidave3p]

This video has everything a bit of everything , little sad in the beginning then all happy sunshine beautiful rainbow and unicorns

[@nancykrehbiel8956]

Just when I thought I was done ordering for the 2021 season! 😆 Thank you for the beauty and the inspiration.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

You are so welcome!

[@junesweet5737]

I hear your pain. I invested in 200 tubers last year and I haven't seen them blooming yet while other people have enjoyed the flowers for a couple months already. I won't give up on it either.

[@valiumsurbanjungle2041]

I'm looking forward to seeing your dahlias grow, best of luck!! 😊 I planted dahlias for the first time last year (unfortunately only in containers, I live in a flat) and didn't have much luck either, but I think I know what I did wrong, so I only bought a couple this year and I'm still hoping the ones that bloomed last year will come back again (not sure, I'm in a zone ~9b/10a but we had a rare hard and snowy winter). I almost bought a huge dahlia plant in full bloom at the nursery today too, but I didn't. (I might go and get it though!! 😅) It's also interesting to learn about prices in other countries. Here you can find tubers at local nurseries for 2-5€ and the full grown plant was 6€. Cheers all the way from Greece!!

[@lorilawton9546]

I really thought you weren’t going to plant a bunch of dahlias this upcoming season! You had me fooled😂😂Wishing you better luck! Cafe au lait is my fav!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

😂 this is drastically downsized! I couldn’t give up! 💐 Thank you!

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

😟 Oh no!!! That totally sucks! In one of my recent dahlia videos I showed one dahlia that had Crown Gall, it was MASSIVE! Luckily it was just one, but it still performed okay and produced blooms, but it wasn't as vigorous as the other ones. After digging it, I threw it in the trash. I hope they'll all be better for you this season. 💕 PS I'm taking Floret's class this year, I'm super excited. 😍

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Definitely trash! Thank you!

[@veronikasladekova5226]

I wish this year will be better and you can enjoy all the blooms. Some gardeners dont like flowers you need to dig out in winter, they think it is to much care, in case of dahlias I think it is still worth it. It blooms for me till first frost. This year many of my tubers dont get to bloom just because of snails they ate lots of leaves and the plants just dont catch up. I dig up all the tubers and hope they have enough energy for next years show.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

It's definitely worth it!

[@marieleatham7562]

I have grown several of these and love them so much. I love your exuberance and excitement about dahlias. I usually grow around 300 tubers and have flowers for bouquets from July to October. Thank You. I have subscribed to your channel.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you Marie!

[@angelaanderson5360]

This will be my 2nd. Year growing dahlias. I'm new to this home and I had to leave my peonies at my former home, so I'm going with dahlias. They were awesome last year. I live your enthusiasm about this flower.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you! Good luck 💐

[@SwanSow]

❤️❤️❤️ Good luck with your Dahlias this year! They are lovely!

[@dawn6954]

Haha I just love you! You totally get the love for a flower's beauty! 😂😂😂❤

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you!!!

[@barbarap5574]

“YEAH” 10,000 SUBS, Congratulations Nicole, no stopping you now. 👏🌻🌺🌼🌸🌾🥀🌱

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you Barbara! Happened so fast! 💐☺️

[@barbarap5574]

@@FlowerHillFarm OH that last dahlia was just STUNNING. 😍

[@FlowerHillFarm]

It takes my breath away! 😍

[@annecanty1227]

OMG!Brilliant video. You sure love flowers and you are so knowledgeable and enthusiastic .You have beautiful home,family ,farm and absolutely beautiful flowers .Watching from Ireland. We have temperate climate .All of country between 8a and 10b zone with lots of rain so lots of slugs!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you so much Anne

[@shariglasser7192]

Not kidding, when I ordered mine the level of excitement was so high, I actually felt a little lightheaded 😂 Side note: I love it when you do your transatlantic 1930s classic film voice! My Minnesota/N.Dak strong accent prevents me from trying to replicate it😉

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Ha! I have so many voices I can't help it. I spent years imitating so many people I can't have a conversation without breaking into several different voices. It's my favorite thing to do!

[@kimmurphy6864]

Flower Hill Farm we love it 😊

[@DaveGillamDahlias]

Hi from UK. Unwins seed mix is a mix of seed put together by the unwins seed company, like Sutton and Thompson and Morgan. I would expect them to be on the shorter side and between 3 to 5 rows of petals. Love the enthusiasm you have, from a different side of Dahlia growing than myself. All love for Dahlias is good love. Best of luck you will have seeings coming out of your ears, I hope some of them give you what you are looking for. 😀

[@kays9615]

New Dahlia grower in 2020. Bought 2 plants from Walmart and seeds from Walmart. Both did well producing tons of blooms but was amazed at how my seed plants were larger and more prolific than the established plants!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Yay! Thanks for sharing!

[@LifesAProject]

I have not ordered tubers from Longfield Gardens, but did order bulbs last year from them and they were fantastic. I did order seeds from a couple of online seed stores 2 weeks ago and have not received them yet. I think you're right, they are super busy. I hope your dahlias do well this year. 😁

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you! I have one that's been stuck at the same post office for 9 days now. UGH

[@jessicalavoe3388]

I need them all....I love the last one!!!

[@aliceworley8275]

My brother-in-law always grows dahlias from seeds and prefers them to tubers. Less problems.

[@hiker_8904]

I never grew dahlias before but this plant is so addicting to look at especially the round varieties

[@gardensecret4220]

Watching this in November 2020 I guess I am now off to order some dahlias 🤣

[@cynthiahurry-asoulsearcher729]

Hello Mrs. Pitt! I found you through U can't eat the grass and have only viewed a couple of other times. I've just subbed and I think I'm sorry already!! You are just the kind of kindred spirit (with ordering habits and plenty of tangible rationalizations) that is going to get me into a LOT of trouble. I can just tell. And until now, I've been a hard core veggie only grower. C'est la vie!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Oh Cynthia. My first love is veggies for sure, and I absolutely appreciate that you appreciate my rationalization skills LOL! Veggies only get better when flowers join the mix- I'll be adding more veggie videos this season for sure!

[@jenniewilliams1668]

It was so amazing to see you on "You Can't Eat The Grass" - I literally did a double take. Pretty cool. Dear GODS!!!! You reminded me - I wanted to buy a bunch of Floret seed collections - ALL SOLD OUT! Yikes! I'm so saddened! Don't ask me why I didn't buy them before - I had it all planned out. You are a darling - thanks so much for the dahlia advice - even unto the organdy blossom covers. We were overwhelmed by Japanese beetles in 2020 - I may do the same this year... Warmest regards Jennie

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thanks! Love Ian and Serina 💐 it was fun ❤️ hope you get your hands on those seeds 💐

[@crystaly7303]

Someone Recommended you on the Garden Answer Groupies Facebook page today and I'm so glad they did! You are awesome!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Hi Crystal! I’m glad you’re here 💐

[@lmheling]

"The year of dahlia disappointment" same girl, same. One flower all season off of 6 tubers/plants. I was so excited and then it came crashing down.

[@sisterinspeed]

This is going to be my first year, and I ordered 8 tubers, 3 october sky and 5 of a mixture. SO EXCITED!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Woohoo!

[@judehansen4398]

I ordered dahlia tubers from Longfield Gardens last year. The tubers were healthy and produced incredible blooms

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Great to hear! 💐

[@suenash1700]

Nicole, you are fantastic to watch, Sue from Australia!

[@greensage395]

This Spring, I found myself so covetous over other folks buying and planting very high-priced Dahlia tubers. Such Show-off's! I was miffed by all the flaunting, and all the bragging over such Treasures, which all seem to be "Sponsored" to no end anyways, so, I bought a pack of seeds for a few bucks! I am so happy to say I have lovely flowers in my yarden! I managed to fill that bottomless Pit with Joy for pennies....and now, I cannot imagine why GOD is so Jealous over something so Beautiful! GOD gets that way, and we cannot help ourselves! :) I Love them!

[@rodepankaj]

I am planning to add 35 varities I have 20 already. Not a business just love Dahlias

[@torontohomestead9254]

I wasn't able to get breakout this year but I am very excited to receive Labyrinth. Looks gorgeous.

[@viviandellheim2593]

I love all the info Nicole!

[@aledjenkins4893]

The Unwins mix is popular in the UK .Unwins are a seed company over here. Have you ever thought of trying The Bishops Children mix ? The are single Dahlias based on the Bishop of Llandaff which is a scarlet flower with bronze leaves The mix is in shades or red orange and yellow. I can send you some if your wish .They grow like weeds They are crazy easy to grow.

[@marilynm2086]

You’re happiness is infectious...

[@llamaland92]

WOW! That Sugar Plum mix is GORGEOUS! Good luck with these beauties this year! :)

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@perseverancegardnercynthia4031]

Omg, thank you for this amazing video on the different varieties of dahlias! Just placed my order for Longfield Gardens. Thank you!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

You are so welcome!

[@CoolKidsInMaine]

I am dreaming of those Floret Dahlia seeds!! Cant wait to see what treasures grow!!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Me too!

[@cherigreen4471]

OMG! You are the best salesperson ever, I want them all! I think you are going to have a great year with these beauties. Just love your personality, you are so much fun! By the way I last fall I ordered $20. worth of dahlia from a company from Etsy and they never showed up, plus they took down their page so I couldn't complain to Etsy about them.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Oh no! I forgot to add that my sister got me some random dahlia seeds for Christmas too- which I have no idea what they will be either ( the pic was blue- which clearly it was not) that is such a bummer to be ripped off like that. UGH! I hope you have some nice blooms this season.

[@lenkaburianova7468]

Wish you fantastic gardening year! Especially with Dhalias 🥰

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you!

[@hlnybo]

I love your channel and I appreciate how real and honest you are. I’m in Minnesota zone 4b and my dahlias REALLY suffered last year too. I was super bummed, and had already decided to go with dahlia seeds; I have Floret’s book coming as well! 🙌🏻 However, after watching this video and checking out some of the sites you mentioned, I think I am going to try tubers again. So many pretty options! I hope your season goes better this year! 🤞🏻

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Heather! I couldn't help myself too. I am hearing mixed reviews about the vase life on seed dahlias so I feel safe doing both, I am so excited!

[@travsgardenstravshauntedya1998]

Yes i ordered a bunch of seeds from baker creek several days ago.. tried to check up on my order this week and they had shut down the website.. hope they arrive soon! All those Dahlias are beautiful ive gotta get me some never grown them before! Good Luck! Keep us posted 😊 Happy Gardening

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you, I will! Good luck to you too!

[@evedallas8667]

I bought a few tubers+ Pom Pom and two other tubers. I bought them from Swan Island and I was so very pleased and impressed with their customer service and their web site. You DO NOT have to be a business to purchase from them. They are in Oregon and they grow on 40 acers. They have over 100 varieties and they also have seeds for sale as well as tubers. I didn't buy much because I need to be better educated and Yes, I preorder the book as well and I have those seeds coming as well. I preordered the book before Thanksgiving so I am excited!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thirty of my tubers were from them last year! Lovely place 💐

[@jaden6312]

Thank you for solving my mystery. Now I know why I suck at growing dahlias. They are diseased! New batch, new location next year. Thanks!!!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Oh no! At least it isn’t you!

[@jaden6312]

@@FlowerHillFarm Jury is still out on that. Newbie still. :)

[@TheAndreawixson]

This year was my first time growing Dahlias from seed with the Floret DD seed packet. I had great success! It was so funny being surprised by the different blooms. My most successful plant had bright yellow full double blooms. A lot of the others looked somewhat deformed, but still cute. My understanding is there is no way to know what you will get from seed, so it’s interesting to me that Johnny’s sells a descriptive seed variety. I guess I need to research some more 😃

[@peggyjk]

You are right, dahlias are beautiful and I love them too! I started a short mix from seed last year and they were great, I dug and stored the tubers for next year.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Wonderful, Peggy!

[@dennisl8445]

I have been growing Dahlias in my yard since 1988 and offer this advice. I was taught by expert growers in our local Dahlia Society that you should not purchase your tubers from the large "Resellers" because those tubers (in clumps) are harvested outside of the United States and often come in poor shape, with broken necks, and often with diseases like gaul. These are often what you will also find in the big box stores. You need to get your tubers in single form from the many reputable growers in the United States or Canada (if they can ship to the U.S.) so that you will get really good tubers. These can be found on the Dahlia Addict website, and include but are not limited to Swan Island, Accent Dahlias, Cowlitz Dahlias, Big Dahlias, Hollyhill Dahlias, Ferncliff Dahlias, and many more. Some of these people are actually the hybridizers, the "creators" of these beautiful flowers you are desperate to grow at home and they will not sell you junk. These will cost you more that what you buy in the junk department, but it will be well worth it when you see the blooms you get. I also recommend that you join some of the Dahlia groups on Facebook, such as ISO - Dahlias and Dahlia Information on Growing and Exhibition. You will learn a great deal of knowledge to help you with your own Dahlias.

[@laurasuitter2442]

LOL!! Your video cracked me up! Love your enthusiasm and anticipation of a success this year! Longfield is great! I was bit by the dahlia bug too! Out of 4 I planted last year, 1 Cafe au Lait lived. Beautiful!!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Ha! Thank you! I am so excited to get started for the year

[@laurasuitter2442]

So now I have to order just a few more...!!!

[@melissatrenholm7]

Just watched this, then filled up my shopping cart 😬

[@ONealsRealDeal]

How can you not sing 🎵Arabian nightsssss.... I sure did 😂

[@FlowerHillFarm]

100% LOL

[@FlowerHillFarm]

And now it’s in my head all day 😂

[@ONealsRealDeal]

Flower Hill Farm you’re welcome 😁

[@samshamkule5964]

Good luck to you this year with your dahlias. I love dahlias, I am a home Gardner so do not grow on your scale. This year I have started some dahlia seeds for the first time. Hope yours do well.

[@bridgetbirchem272]

You are hilarious and an inspiration. Your passion and love for the beauty of flowers is lovely. You definitely have more cash to use but I am inspired to take a chance on flowers for profit, and, almost more importantly, to spend more effort relishing that beauty instead of just growing food like a maniac (have been growing veg for years but thought flowers were a frivolous luxury-how wrong I was!)

[@bridgetbirchem272]

So happy to embrace my creative side again through growing

[@amandaludwig8824]

So excited for your dahlia season! You have lovely taste in dahlia varieties☺️

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thanks, Amanda! 💐

[@christiensgarden3325]

So so exciting and yes I did buy her book...So of course I’m buying Dalia tubers to hopefully they’ll live

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Yay!

[@allisong6]

My dream bridal dahlias are Cafe au lait = dreamie Linda's baby = perfect Wizard of Oz = adorable Wine eyed jill! = Stunning Dre because I am so long married it's a more likely my children's wedding ☺️

[@artemisvasilisaroza]

So pretty! I'm also planting tubers and seeds(including erin's). Can't wait to see what comes from the seeds. ADR bulbs is another place to get some good bulk tubers for businesses but they do have a minimum. You should check out the dahlia citron du cap... its so lovely to stick your face into

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I grew citron last year! No flowers 😭😔 I might have a tuber survive 😏

[@artemisvasilisaroza]

@@FlowerHillFarm awww sad😢 hopefully this year will go better for ya😃

[@terrabackes2404]

I have the Motto dahlia! It was a beautiful bright yellow. It was one of the varieties that lasted longer in the vase.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Oh nice!

[@triciarosamilia8632]

I grew Bishop’s Children dahlias in 2019. They were very easy to grow and I grew the saved tubers last year. It was a lot of fun because you don’t know what you are going to get until they bloom. I was surprised by how many tubers my plants produced the first year. This year I’m going to try Red Skin Mix. Good luck!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you- you as well!

[@smeowser]

Oh those deep, rich burgundies...luscious. (I just ordered some Moulin Rouge Sunflowers from Johnny's about 10 minutes ago.) Last year, Sow True Seed offered "zodiac" seeds and just for fun, I ordered my sign, Taurus, and they happen to be mixed single dahlias. I didn't plant them last year for lack of space and it's a good thing because my garden last year was a disaster (late cold wet spring, NO availability of any plants, complete lockdown so no community garden, knee/hip injury, moved to a new house). So if I can find these dahlia seeds, I'll join you in trying them out this year. Good luck!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thanks! I hope you find them!

[@dollyperry3020]

I'd really like a video on how the storing of dahlia tubers went this winter. Mine didn't go so well. I think I"m going to try plastic wrap and paraffin methods for 21.

[@atefbasha1809]

Hallo Nicole how are you and your family members so much

[@coxhomestead545]

I figured it out!! Free lance singer?! Sing some more for us!! Loved it! So starting seeds inside but not tubers?

[@FlowerHillFarm]

😂 I just don’t want to use the space or the pots to start early tubers. I’ll have about 14,000 other babies down there 💐🤞

[@rbrown2746]

Connie has a great book on dahlias

[@angelinakurauskiene5464]

Jowey Mirella is the one of the darkest dahlia I have ever grown, it is fantastic!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Yay I’m so excited

[@TheFinFarm]

I bought Babylon Bronze and Cafe Au Lait. Cornell Bronze is definitely on my list of wants! I plan to play the dahlia seed lottery, too. Hopefully we will grow some winners! 😁

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Fingers crossed 🤞

[@pamelakilgus9309]

Love love love Dahlias ♥️♥️♥️♥️. I grew some from seed last year and they did great 👍. I also ordered her book and can’t wait to see the variety we will get 😍😍😍. Ok I am ready to plant now 🪴🪴🪴

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Me too!!!!!

[@malgorzatamalys1953]

I preorder the book before she announced the dahlia seeds for bonus. I cannot wait until March. I love your dahlias choice. Good luck

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Me too! It was a pleasant surprise. Can't wait!

[@susanlettis9085]

Nothing to do with this video, but have you tried sea Holley? Eryngium (or something like that). I grew from seed with some success - beautiful for bouquets. Johnny’s has a “white glitter” and a “blue glitter” variety. So pretty. I just hope they keep coming up themselves and I don’t have to grow from seed every year.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I have some of those! Including one called rattlesnake 😃 they should be perennial!

[@jeffg166]

As sunflower Steve said you are now a professional gambler. I never know what is going to happen from year to year. If something does spectacularly well one year there is no guarantee it will repeat the next year. Every year one plant seems to do extremely well for me. This year it was the basjoo bananas. It’s a Japanese bananas that is hardy to zone 5. The May/June drought ended in Philadelphia with a 5” rain storm. They loved it and exploded into growth. No idea what they will do this year. I was cutting them down the other day to throw into the compost pile and realized they were still very much alive in the core. Left the trunk half cut down to see if it will make it through the rest of the winter. I have no luck with dahlias. Can’t even winter the tubers over. This year I am trying leaving the tubers I have in the pot in a cold room in the basement. If it survives I will try to make cuttings from the eye of the tuber. I saw a professional dahlia grower on Gardeners’ World say he got the biggest flowers with the best color doing tuber cutting. That will be my experiment this year.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Oh wow! I wonder if I could gamble with a zone 5 banana in 4? 😂

[@jeffg166]

I live on the hillside of the Schuylkill River. The yard is cut into a hill. The bananas sit in a micro climate against a 12’ high wall facing south. You would need to plant it in a shelter area then mulch it heavily for the winter. One reason it does so well is I don’t care about it any more. As soon as I lose interest in a plant it does phenomenally well. If I am really interested in a plant and baby it, it dies if I look at it sideways.

[@ajlugton1]

Ugh, I totally forgot about the organza bag trick! I'm currently fighting the grasshoppers for my dahlias!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

They are the worst! They mostly bothered my glads and lilies last year

[@dhoril]

Love watching your videos.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I appreciate that!

[@amoore0713]

Oh wow! Glad I got my order already from Baker Creek!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Right! One of my Instagram followers alerted me the other day and then I saw Baker post about it shortly afterwards.

[@jin8339]

Yes, stubble on Longfield Gardens but I have never ordered there before. I just got a handful of dahlias. A box of 10 sold at Sam's for $15. I just want to try and see if it grows in my zone 9b . So my trails begins this year ☺️ .

[@FlowerHillFarm]

yay Jin! Best of luck

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Good luck anxious to see how Dahlias do!! Love this video thanks

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Fingers crossed!

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

I love your enthusiasm!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

💐😃 Thanks!

[@coccinellebleue818]

J'ai acheté 2 bulbes de Kees verkade 1 café au lait 1 frizzle sizzle 1 lilac J'attends impatiemment la floraison 😀

[@michellekrantz888]

I grew dahlias from tubers once many, many years ago and still remember how exquisite they were. I'm getting back to gardening again after a long time and ordered the Bee's Choice seed mix from Floret's this week. It will be fun to see what comes up! I love your passion, Nicole! Looking through the dahlia photos in catalogs and online makes me nervous. I can see myself getting obsessed with these! :-)

[@FlowerHillFarm]

It’s a slippery slope! That’s for sure 😂💐🤷‍♀️

[@rosaleepruett3433]

That’s a lot of dahlias. Do u spray for bugs. ? They r all so beautiful. Good luck.