Aug 8, 20201 min read

Hands-on learning at the trial garden

Trial gardens are a wonderful way for volunteers to learn by working side-by-side with experts. The MN Dahlia Society’s dahlia trial...

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Apr 20, 20202 min read

What to do with your new Tubers

Thanks to Katie, for this question, “I’m new the the MN Dahlia Society and the tuber sale. I just picked up my tuber order yesterday....

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Apr 16, 20202 min read

Planting Dahlias

What is the best way to plant show worthy dahlias? We discussed different approaches and practices at our last general meeting, and will...

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Mar 10, 20208 min read

The Role of Soil Fertility In Gardening

Reproduced from the April 2002, Minnesota Dahlia Society Dahlia Digest ©by the Author and Dahlia Digest, 2002 By Dave Syverson Updated...

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Feb 18, 20202 min read

Planting Dahlias Presentation Recap

At our May General Meeting, we were given a presentation on planting dahlias by John Kooiman and Larry Bagge who shared their methods and...

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Jul 28, 20192 min read

Topping and Pinching Guide

To grow show worthy Dahlias, you need to pinch unwanted growth strategically. We discussed this at the last general meeting and are...

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Apr 16, 20181 min read

Propagation via Dahlia Cuttings Video

Requirements for taking Dahlia cuttings: a sterile razor sharp knife, some type of enclosure to retain significant humidity and at the...

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Oct 19, 20171 min read

Digging and Storing Dahlia Tubers

At our October meeting, the presentation was on digging and storing tubers. We had a dozen new members present so there was great...

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Apr 2, 20172 min read

What is the best way to prepare tubers for the garden?

April I usually wait till Mothers day to start planting our tubers directly into the garden but some dahlia growers like to get started...

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