Calvin HoweOct 183 min readPreparing Your Dahlias for Winter: Essential Tips and TimingWinter is approaching here on my south-central Washington farm and there are so many things to consider for the winterizing process....
triciagmoreMay 23 min readGet Ready for Dahlias: Planting Tips and Tricks! Get ready for dahlia season in hardiness zones 7 and below! It's almost time to watch those tubers break through the soil and transform...
Calvin HoweOct 25, 20231 min readLast Chance for Dahlias: Cold Weather Prep in Yakima ValleyWinter is creeping up on Yakima Valley, and your dahlias need attention. If you plan to dig them up, do it today or tomorrow. For those...
Calvin HoweOct 8, 20232 min readYear-end Care of Dahlia TubersJack Frost is in the air, so it is time to start thinking about what to do with your dahlia tubers. Are you prepared for this process?...
Calvin HoweJul 2, 20231 min readPinching/ToppingIt's that time of year to consider pinching or topping your dahlias. This is the process of cutting off the top portion of your plant to...
Calvin HoweFeb 18, 20233 min readDahlia Care: A Guide to Growing Striking FlowersBased on what I have learned over the last few years from the American Dahlia Society and Swan Island Dahlias, I am sharing a summary of...