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Starting Dahlias Indoors from Seed – Don’t Be Intimidated!
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Starting Dahlias Indoors from Seed – Don’t Be Intimidated!

Can you imagine growing a show-stopping dahlia from seed?! Starting dahlias indoors from seed is easier than you might expect, and it’s one of my absolute favorite things to experiment with in the garden. Such an impressive flower comes from such an unimposing seed. The first time we grew dahlias was in 2021. I was…

How to Deadhead Dahlias – Deadheading for More Blooms
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How to Deadhead Dahlias – Deadheading for More Blooms

Dahlias used to be intimidating for me, but I decided to dive right in and give it a whirl. I am caught between leaving the pods on to later grow more from seed and learning how to deadhead dahlias to prolong blooming. Deadheading dahlias or encouraging seeds… Decisions, decisions! I love a good Mother Nature…

Collecting Dahlia Seeds | Dahlia Seed Collection Tips
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Collecting Dahlia Seeds | Dahlia Seed Collection Tips

Dahlias used to intimidate me, but now they are one of my favorite flowers to grow! Collecting dahlia seeds puzzled me at first, as I couldn’t find the dahlia seed pods. A little exploring led me right to the seeds, though! Now I am happy to share my favorite dahlia seed collection tips with you….

Overwintering Dahlias – Digging & Dahlia Storage
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Overwintering Dahlias – Digging & Dahlia Storage

Overwintering dahlias isn’t as intense or time-consuming as you might suspect. The stunning, showy blooms are reason enough to try overwintering dahlia tubers during the coldest time of the year. It’s easy and I’ll show you how! Dahlias are tender perennials that are generally only hardy in zones 8-10. Up here in PA, I’ve foolishly…

Meditation Garden Ideas – Free Garden Self Care Printable
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Meditation Garden Ideas – Free Garden Self Care Printable

Do you ever find yourself taking more deep breaths than normal? Feeling too busy to enjoy what really matters? Go spend 10 minutes in the garden, they say. Self-care in the garden can work wonders! A meditation garden must be the answer! Feeling stressed and too busy to spare even those 10 minutes? Then you…

Making the Perfect Bouquet from Your Garden – 6 Tips
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Making the Perfect Bouquet from Your Garden – 6 Tips

Lots of the fun of growing a garden is enjoying all the wonderful things you grow! Arranging the perfect bouquet from your garden can be such a joyful activity, no matter if you keep it or gift it to a friend. Arranging bouquets becomes a very creativity driven activity. The way you arrange cut flowers…

Why Do Plants Wilt? 5 Main Reasons for Droopy Plants

Why Do Plants Wilt? 5 Main Reasons for Droopy Plants

Finding plants wilting in your garden gives cause for concern. Why do plants wilt and what can you do about it? Different circumstances may cause foliage to become droopy. Sometimes the solution is as simple as a good watering while other times your plants may have bigger problems to tackle. According to the University of…

LIDL Garden Finds – Outdoor Plants, Flowers & More
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LIDL Garden Finds – Outdoor Plants, Flowers & More

The Lidl garden section features outdoor plants, bouquets, and gardening products – such an exciting addition to the supermarket experience. Shouldn’t ALL supermarkets have this much gardening stuff? And all the plants! It’s a lot of fun looking at all the cool garden offers at the store, from the flower pots to the plants, flowers,…