❄️WINTERIZING DAHLIAS ZONE 6B- HURRY.. ❄️WEATHER IS COMING

WINTERIZING dahlias is hard work all the way around! We pulled about 10% up while keeping 90% in the ground. Oh no! What do you do?? I say go with you gut instinct. Last year we overwintered them keeping about 80% rate keeping them alive with good drainage and covering. It is completely possible to keep them in the ground as well as store them in bags or boxes under a house, basement, or even or garage. We just want to be careful they don't dry out, get eaten, or FREEZE!
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[@ILoveParamore25]

This is my first year planting dahlias thanks to you!! I’m taking all your advise. I’m in the St. Louis area where we are in a zone 5. I think I will dig them up this year and divide as I only have 40 plants. We would love to host you and your family if you ever want to come our way. My husband is a police officer so you’ll be safe, LOL

[@tracyhillman]

Thank you! I'm also in 6B and was hoping I wouldn't have to dig them all up. I also get free woodchips so this is great!

[@lindalagarce8996]

I would love to take the course if you offer one as long as it’s affordable. 8 know s9me offer a class, but they are just not reachable for me financially. Love the idea of the tshirts . Hugs and love from Texas!

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

I’m working on some things ! :)

[@tammysarrazin7078]

i live in 5b hardy cold and lots of snow but i only balcony plant in 5 gallon buckets ......... so glad your getting the cover on the dahlias........... hope the family is doing well hugsssssssss

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

Everyone is well! You need to get you a small light for inside work !

[@pharmgirl1955]

Next spring I am going to grow dahlias,(just a home gardener that gives away bouquets). I plant to tie the stalks up in a bundle and hang them for the beneficial insects. Like those bee homes you can buy.

[@sjwestmo]

Great idea!

[@belindagray3005]

I think the ideal of wind chimes would be great. Your doing so much better in your presentation! Clear and consist with the right amount of enthusiasm . Great information .Proud of you. :)

[@dc0145a]

Zone 5b so envious you don't have to dig n store 😊 mine finally got a few hard frosts; will be digging this weekend.

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

It’s a lot of work!

[@jenniferhenderson4674]

Aw, cute pet leaf! Thank you for the video🍃

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

Haha

[@kmagslove3983]

I'm in New Hampshire. Our zones range from 3a to 6a. Fascinating for such a tiny state, but our terrain is that diverse. Digging is mandatory up here, unless you live on the coast (6a), and some folks attempt to overwinter them. Attempt being the key word. Sometimes at this time of year we have multiple feet of snow already. This year...today was 68 degrees. Still, digging and storing is how it rolls if you want to keep your tubers. They love our environment during growing season. Good amount or rain, nice warmth but not obnoxious, nice breeze, but Hella humidity.

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

Wow ! Entirely different growing! I would definitely have a greenhouse

[@danabergman3788]

Thank you for sharing. I missed the information on the seeds. Can you share a little more about how many stems you take to the wholesale market? I know you drive a long distance to get there, so I imagine it's a few thousand.

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

It is usually about 2,000 stems a week that would take on minimum.

[@evelynrogers7145]

I asked tree guys when they were cutting trees. Got a truck load of free untreated mulch

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

That was a come up!

[@Debbiesbackyard]

I would buy tubers from you when you begin to sell them. 😊

[@sjwestmo]

Me too!

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

Send me an email to [e-mail] I can put you on the list.

[@45jessiemad]

I came so close to buying a tractor this year but held off since my dad is able to bring his over to help. I think you should definitely offer a course for new farmers. This will help generate income in the off season for you. Our of my merchandise, aprons and mugs seems to sell the best so far so just FYI. I think people like them because they don't have to worry about the sizing.

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

Thanks for the input! I love being a to use a tractor when I can.

[@flowerfolkfarm3553]

Great video packed with info as always!! Thanks so much for sharing! I’d definitely be interested in your online course! And T-shirt’s sound great, even hoodies?? Or caps 🧢?? Have a great day and thanks again for sharing all your knowledge so freely 🙌🏼 it’s awesome, Anita & Cable 🌻🐝🌼

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

Thanks for the input. We are working on a release date.

[@brandy8668]

How did they overwinter?

[@tammysarrazin7078]

the extra side hustle could be dahlia flutes or chimes great idea hugsssss

[@cecilleflowerfarm]

Why you didn’t use hedge trimmer to make it faster?

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

Well it wasn’t giving a clean cut and splitting stems and rattling tubers so I stopped

[@drydockflowerfarm9098]

I’m mulching mine I’m in 7b

[@gabrielleborum3059]

Do it’s ok to mulch them in 7b? That is what it says I am technically but 15 north is 7a and 15 minutes south is 8a so I am sure we could be any of the three on any given day.

[@rebeccarobinson74]

I'm interested in seeds and tubers. How do I purchase them? Great job on the video.

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

Rebecca, send me and email and I will put you on the list that will start going out next month. [e-mail]

[@lk7825]

I would like to buy dahlia seeds and tubers. Would love to see that happen.

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

I can put you on my email list. [e-mail] Send me an email

[@tracyshepherd477]

I really enjoy your channel. Just curious, how long have you been farming flowers? It amazes me in the amount of tubers you have!!! I'm trying to start a farm for a few reasons. One I love flowers and two I'm praying I will be able to make enough to keep up the 11 acres my parents blessed me with. Keep up the great work!!!

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

Tracy, specifically cut flowers only working on my second year. I have been around big farming since I was a little boy.

[@Moonjean]

In the long run, I think you will earn more from giving the course as free content on your youtube channel. The course might bring you, new viewers, to the channel. In the end, it's how much good content your youtube channel has, that will get you viewers and thereby earnings from youtube. Many of the KZbinrs that have content about farming like yours, end up earning more on youtube than they actually do from the farming itself. "You can't eat the grass" is a good example of that. They have revealed their earnings from both farming and youtube. Next season they will be moving away from veggies and be a full-time flower farm. They started like you with a low view count and few followers. 3 years later they got 105K subscribers, and last year they earned 22.000 Dollars on youtube with just a fraction of the subscribers as they have now. So this year they will earn A LOT more from youtube. Every video will make you some earnings for years to come, since followers often watch older content they find on channels they subscribe to. Just my 2 cent.

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

Good insight! Thanks for your thoughts!

[@leahharbison3189]

Work your business with what you got. Tubers,seeds and oversized T shirt with those beautiful bouquets with the dahlas. Sure sounds nice and in time for Christmas maybe? Love where you are going with this. Kiss those babbies for me😙

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

Hopefully we can have something soon! Stay tuned for release date

[@deborahsmith1560]

I am on vacation and ran across your videos, I've spent every night watching and learning. I am very interested in adding flowers to my current farm. I would be interested in taking an online class and buying seeds or tubers. BTW I am from Central Virginia