Let's start with the fact that there are so many ways to do something right! This is just what works for me.
1. **Digging Up Tubers**: After the first frost blackens the foliage, cut the dahlia stems down to about 4-6 inches. Carefully dig around the plant to avoid damaging the tubers, then gently lift them out of the ground with a garden fork or spade.
2. **Cleaning and Dividing**: Brush off excess soil from the tubers and let them dry for a day or two in a cool, shaded area. Divide the tubers, making sure each division has at least one "eye" (growth point), which is essential for sprouting next season.
3. **Storing**: Place the cleaned and divided tubers in a ventilated container with peat moss, sawdust, or vermiculite to prevent them from drying out. Store them in a cool, dark, and frost-free area, ideally between 40-50°F, until spring planting.
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✨💐It's that time of the week! Pick up your favorite caffeinated beverage and a bouquet from @pickemupjoecoffeeco from 6:00am - 3:00pm.
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The stand has more goodies! Lots of HOT HOT peppers and sweet ones too.
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We are open! The self-service stand is open for the weekend so come pick out a beautiful FRESH flower arrangement.
New this weekend is our mini U-Pick. For $10 you can grab a cup and cut your own flowers. Please mind the sign that shows where the U-Pick ends and remember that this is a field so weeds, bees and other critters will be enjoying the flowers too.
We will be at the Commercial Point Farmer/Vendors Market on Saturday with our full offerings.
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🌱 Once in a while I miss my air conditioned office in the city but not days like today. Watching the plane do it's thing while I cut flowers for this weekend's farmers market.
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FLOWER FARM UPDATE and MINI TOUR!
We are starting to see some variety in our blooms and I'm so close to being done planting. I can't wait to see the fields full of flowers again. 🌱🌼
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Self-service stand is open with cut flower starter packs and herbs! We are sold out of bouquets and flower arrangements for the weekend.
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My body hurts already. These little guys will slowly start filling the flower fields once we get past the frost free date at the end of the month.
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Buzzy Blooms top 5 easy-to-grow cut flowers:
1. Zinnias 🌼 Zinnias are incredibly easy to grow and come in a variety of vibrant colors. They thrive in sunny locations and require minimal maintenance. Plus, they produce abundant blooms perfect for cutting and arranging in bouquets.
2. Saponaria 🌻 Saponaria or 'Soapwort' is an airy, delicate filler. It has a long vase life and an abundance of blooms, making it visually appealing and suitable for various floral arrangements.
3. Cosmos 🌸 Cosmos are delicate and graceful flowers that add a whimsical touch to any garden. They're low-maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. With regular deadheading, they'll continue to produce flowers from summer to fall.
4. Sunflowers 🌻 Sunflowers are iconic and easy to grow, making them perfect for novice gardeners. They thrive in sunny locations with well-drained soil. Planting them from seed is a fun and rewarding experience, and you'll be rewarded with impressive blooms that make excellent cut flowers.
5. Bachelor's Buttons (Cornflowers) 🌼Bachelor's Buttons are charming and versatile flowers that are well-suited for cutting gardens. They prefer full sun and tolerate poor soil conditions. Once established, they'll self-seed, providing you with blooms year after year with minimal effort.
These flowers are not only easy to grow but also provide beautiful blooms that you can enjoy indoors as well. Happy gardening! 🌿🌸
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