Ok yes I was going to say, any tips for growing dahlias are welcome… as I also planted some and although they did grow a little bit, they were eaten by slugs and snails before they could really get going… I am not sure if that’s it for them as I have read that you should remove the tubers from the ground before frosts. Anyway, this is the thing I do love about the garden, that you can try again…! I hope yours do come through next year.
Thanks so much for saying and I’m glad that it comes across that way as I felt as though I had to leave a lot out, and also wanted to weave in my own thoughts/experiences amongst the history which I hope is not too dry! Ha yes, I found the water pipes fascinating too! xx
I think you get the balance just right in your posts. Too much history and I wouldn't have made it to the end! I like the harmony between your own thoughts and the information you share xx
OHHHH yes I always think of them as a transitional flower, popping up from August! I never would have guessed that. I LOVE dahlias in that they are so generous with their varieties, but I resent their lack of scent. A beautiful piece, shared with such eloquence and I always adore your visuals xx
Yes you are right about their transitional nature, I just love that they bloom as lots of others are beginning to fade. And yes, I love the different shapes, forms and colours, often so unexpected, but I do agree, the lack of scent is disappointing! Thanks so much for your comment, I enjoyed delving into it all! xx
they are extraordinary. I went to Sarah Raven's garden at the end of one August and her dahlias were so wonderful. She had a proper potager set-up, which is a real dream of mine xx
Oh wow, I would love to go. In fact, this has reminded me to make a list of all of the gardens I want to visit and soak up! Sissinghurst and Great Dixter are firmly on the list, let me know any others that you would recommend. Sarah R’s dahlias/potager situation sounds like an absolute dream scene xx
Oh my gosh, thank you for all this amazing dahlia information, Lyndsay! As a city dweller, I've never grown my own plants (except a few houseplants that I count among my best friends). After reading your post, I am already researching ways I might be able to grow dahlias in pots for my patio in the Spring. I live in New Mexico, which has a different climate from Mexico, but I still love that I'm not too far from where dahlias were native. I really loved learning about the ways the Aztecs were in relationship with the plant and utilized it for food, water and medicine. The dahlia truly was (and is) a sustainer of life! ❤️❤️❤️
Ah I’m glad you found it informative Jenna! Ah I’m glad to hear about the relationship you have with your houseplants, agree they become like v good friends. I am delighted that my post has inspired you research dahlias in your corner of the world, I am sure it is possible and they will look stunning. And yes, you are not far from their homeland, a magical connection. I loved finding out about the amazing uses of the flower/plant historically and feel even more appreciative of them now! xx
Dahlias never fail to astound me with their improbably large flowers held high. I've still got a couple flowering in the garden, even though the first frost has hit us. Their colours, their extraordinary shades and combinations of hues all make for a fabulous uplift in the borders. Thank you for a lovely post
They really are spectacular. Wow, how wonderful to have a couple still flowering. I absolutely agree that they bring so much, I hope I am more successful with my dahlia attempts in the garden next year...! Thank you for reading Jo xx
Oh I love dahlias, implanted the. For the first time in our new garden and they've been an absolute delight. At Stonehenge they have a dahlia festival each year! I always love your beautiful words, they transport me!
Oooh wonderful, so glad to hear of your dahlia successes! I am now desperate to go to the Stonehenge dahlia festival! Thank you for your kind words Elizabeth xx
Oh I absolutely love Dahlias. Will certainly try that foot soak too. Really enjoyed this read and learning about the richness and history of these magnificent flowers. Thank you darling x
Thank you for reading C. I’m so glad you enjoyed reading, it was a pleasure to learn and write about and led me down so many paths of things I love. Yes so up for dahlia petal foot bath next dahlia season, in fact yours isn’t too far away! xx
These flower stories you tell bring so much richness! I adore them, and I adore Dahlias... the sacred geometry within them always blows me away and I could get lost inside their petals. I devoured this! X
Sacred geometry, yes that’s exactly it. They are so beyond beautiful and painstakingly perfect, it’s sometimes difficult to fathom that they exist. I’m so glad you enjoyed this flower story, thank you for reading L xx
I am a total suckwr for this level of historical context! More, please! I had tubers a few years ago, and after a successful flowering, did as Monty told me to and dusted off the tubers to over-winter frost-free in the garage before bringing them back out and replanting in the spring. All was well... Until I didn't repeat this the following autumn!
Oh good, the history geek in me loves this! Thank you for sharing your dahlia wisdom and experience. Monty is always right. So annoying that you have to do this though, will try my best to locate and dig my tubers up! xx
Oh I do love dahlias. We planted bulbs last autumn but they didn’t flower, which I believe is sometimes the case in the first year!
Always fascinated by your posts because you share so much detail and insight. Love the history, especially the transporting of water via the stems 😃💛
Ok yes I was going to say, any tips for growing dahlias are welcome… as I also planted some and although they did grow a little bit, they were eaten by slugs and snails before they could really get going… I am not sure if that’s it for them as I have read that you should remove the tubers from the ground before frosts. Anyway, this is the thing I do love about the garden, that you can try again…! I hope yours do come through next year.
Thanks so much for saying and I’m glad that it comes across that way as I felt as though I had to leave a lot out, and also wanted to weave in my own thoughts/experiences amongst the history which I hope is not too dry! Ha yes, I found the water pipes fascinating too! xx
I think you get the balance just right in your posts. Too much history and I wouldn't have made it to the end! I like the harmony between your own thoughts and the information you share xx
OHHHH yes I always think of them as a transitional flower, popping up from August! I never would have guessed that. I LOVE dahlias in that they are so generous with their varieties, but I resent their lack of scent. A beautiful piece, shared with such eloquence and I always adore your visuals xx
Yes you are right about their transitional nature, I just love that they bloom as lots of others are beginning to fade. And yes, I love the different shapes, forms and colours, often so unexpected, but I do agree, the lack of scent is disappointing! Thanks so much for your comment, I enjoyed delving into it all! xx
they are extraordinary. I went to Sarah Raven's garden at the end of one August and her dahlias were so wonderful. She had a proper potager set-up, which is a real dream of mine xx
Oh wow, I would love to go. In fact, this has reminded me to make a list of all of the gardens I want to visit and soak up! Sissinghurst and Great Dixter are firmly on the list, let me know any others that you would recommend. Sarah R’s dahlias/potager situation sounds like an absolute dream scene xx
Oh my gosh, thank you for all this amazing dahlia information, Lyndsay! As a city dweller, I've never grown my own plants (except a few houseplants that I count among my best friends). After reading your post, I am already researching ways I might be able to grow dahlias in pots for my patio in the Spring. I live in New Mexico, which has a different climate from Mexico, but I still love that I'm not too far from where dahlias were native. I really loved learning about the ways the Aztecs were in relationship with the plant and utilized it for food, water and medicine. The dahlia truly was (and is) a sustainer of life! ❤️❤️❤️
Ah I’m glad you found it informative Jenna! Ah I’m glad to hear about the relationship you have with your houseplants, agree they become like v good friends. I am delighted that my post has inspired you research dahlias in your corner of the world, I am sure it is possible and they will look stunning. And yes, you are not far from their homeland, a magical connection. I loved finding out about the amazing uses of the flower/plant historically and feel even more appreciative of them now! xx
Gorgeous! I sent this to my friend.
Ah I’m glad you enjoyed it Susan. Thank you for sharing with your friend xx
Dahlias never fail to astound me with their improbably large flowers held high. I've still got a couple flowering in the garden, even though the first frost has hit us. Their colours, their extraordinary shades and combinations of hues all make for a fabulous uplift in the borders. Thank you for a lovely post
They really are spectacular. Wow, how wonderful to have a couple still flowering. I absolutely agree that they bring so much, I hope I am more successful with my dahlia attempts in the garden next year...! Thank you for reading Jo xx
Oh I love dahlias, implanted the. For the first time in our new garden and they've been an absolute delight. At Stonehenge they have a dahlia festival each year! I always love your beautiful words, they transport me!
Oooh wonderful, so glad to hear of your dahlia successes! I am now desperate to go to the Stonehenge dahlia festival! Thank you for your kind words Elizabeth xx
Ah dahlias! My all time favourites. A lovely read ☺️💫
Ahhh lovely to hear you are a dahlia fan, they are beyond magic aren’t they?! Thank you for reading Vicky xx
This was such a soothing and curious read, I’m so glad I discovered you! 💌
Ah thanks so much Julia, I love that you found it curious, I was led down so many rabbit holes whilst writing it. So happy to have found you too xx
Oh I absolutely love Dahlias. Will certainly try that foot soak too. Really enjoyed this read and learning about the richness and history of these magnificent flowers. Thank you darling x
Thank you for reading C. I’m so glad you enjoyed reading, it was a pleasure to learn and write about and led me down so many paths of things I love. Yes so up for dahlia petal foot bath next dahlia season, in fact yours isn’t too far away! xx
These flower stories you tell bring so much richness! I adore them, and I adore Dahlias... the sacred geometry within them always blows me away and I could get lost inside their petals. I devoured this! X
Sacred geometry, yes that’s exactly it. They are so beyond beautiful and painstakingly perfect, it’s sometimes difficult to fathom that they exist. I’m so glad you enjoyed this flower story, thank you for reading L xx
They are definitely otherworldly!!
I am a total suckwr for this level of historical context! More, please! I had tubers a few years ago, and after a successful flowering, did as Monty told me to and dusted off the tubers to over-winter frost-free in the garage before bringing them back out and replanting in the spring. All was well... Until I didn't repeat this the following autumn!
Oh good, the history geek in me loves this! Thank you for sharing your dahlia wisdom and experience. Monty is always right. So annoying that you have to do this though, will try my best to locate and dig my tubers up! xx