I have been away for some time, very hard to subscribe to the groups and especially when Yahoo means to put you on a sidetrack. I would like to return to the...
hello; i'm hoping someone can answer this question. 1) what causes the centers of dahlias to show in varieties in which they are not "supposed" to show? i'm...
1) what causes the centers of dahlias to show in varieties in which they are not "supposed" to show? Two major causes of open centers are poor quality stock...
... mine ... Society I think they have a list of "hot weather" dahlias & maybe early bloomers, too. When we start tubers early we use Miracle Grow Moisture...
hollyhildah and cory; thanks so much for your answers to my questions! your answers make total sense. you have both been so helpful regarding growing medium...
Hi Sadie, Here is spokane, we have a short growing season. I start all my AA and A 6 weeks before planting. this allows me to only plant the ones that are...
For the wetness problem: Raise the level of the flower bed. Billy William F. Matthews 65 Witch Hazel Road Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL Canada A1M 3N3 ... ...
Sadie, If your site has water problems, you might want to consider growing your dahlias in pots above the ground. I have 32-inch round, heavy black plastic...
Donna Lane
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Feb 6, 2009 2:53 pm
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thanks for that idea donna! now to find the pots! nobody here gives up their tree and shrub pots! lol! will see about wholesale places. can get them gradually....
I use 3 gallon black plastic pots that I get from a neighborhood nursery. They last several years, and the place gives me a fairly good price. I've built up...
Sadie, You might want to try local landscapers or garden designers. I got my pots because I had to do a large planting job a few years ago that required super...
Donna Lane
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Feb 6, 2009 9:56 pm
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Sadie, I have bee trying to post the following message on the dahlia groups to no avail. I don't what I am doing wrong. So I thought I would send it to you...
Helen Allen
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Feb 6, 2009 11:44 pm
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Loney We are working on the NCDS bylaws. We will send you a copy as soon as the revision is completed. Harry From: dahlias@yahoogroups.com...
Harry
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Feb 6, 2009 11:53 pm
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Helen, I store mine in a well house/pump house that is kept right around 50 degrees. I have heard that if they are to warm they will root. Also if the tubes...
Harry, Thank you!!!!!!! We are trying to set parameters for each officer to follow. Also, give information to perspective officers, so they know what would be...
Helen, I store mine in a well house/pump house that is kept right around 50 degrees. I have heard that if they are to warm they will root. Also if the tubes...
... shrub ... Sadie-- Try Steuber's Supply in Snohomish- toll free # is 1-800-426-8815 I wish you were closer- I have a bunch from some shrubs that I got for ...
As I sit and suffer in 44C (or more?) all the dahlias, somewhat miserable looking things, are crammed in like a jungle in the narrow shade strip beside the...
If you haven't already, you might also contact some landscapers. Some just toss theirs. They might save them for you and sell them at a small price. Even...
The soil is very acid here too. I lime once a year at least. Trees: I battled maple tree roots when I first planted my late mother's dahlia clumps. Hacked...
Just returned from Australia and Tasmania. Yes it was warm. Here is a picture of Charlie Smith and Arlyne Kuiper .Charlie Smith the hybridizer of all the Devon...
Glad you made it "Downunder" Ralph. We here in Victoria have just had our hottest day on record with 46.4C....most of my 96 plants have had the top 6' or so...
Ralph, Thanks for sharing your picture. Do you have more taken on your trip? I envy you! I wish I could have gone with you. Loney in Bremerton ... From: Ralph...
My time in the IRIS booth has changed. I will not be there Thursday. I am now scheduled to be there Friday the 20th of Feb from 1pm to 5 pm. Thank you,...
That's alarming Steve. I'd been thinking of shadecloth for next year but apparently that's not a solution to the heat. Though not on topic I can add that...
Ok I will join in. I am a poor country boy and recycle every thing. Cat potty comes in plastic pots, I paint them and use them. Also bird food comes in plastic...
What do you paint them with? To: dahlias@yahoogroups.com From: vikingcraftsman@... Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 11:51:02 -0800 Subject: Re: [dahlias] Re: pots ...
I buy paint a lowes every year and paint all my out side stuff with the same color. I like the color sand for out side benches and pots. ... From: LARRY...
Hi, Subject line says it all I am looking for a good place to send in some soil samples to get tested we are going to be growing dahlias in a few new places in...
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