Dahlia Season 2014 a Success

Season 2014 was the test to see if my dream of having my own small Dahlia flower farm was sustainable. And it was… to my surprise not only sustainable but  a big hit.

My Dahlia’s graced the Red Beet Bistro, Turkey Red, numerous friends and family and even a  wedding! Which was crazy since I had a late start, was hit with almost every bug known to Dahlia’s, including testing a container type planting system that proved to be okay in a pinch but not sustainable for good Dahlia production.

Although my first season was riddled with challenge. Being “with” my Dahlias fills a part of me I thought was forever damaged by the loss of my son. Its such an honor to be able to live this home-spun farm life and at the same time be able to keep my son’s memory alive. I actually get all giddy like a school girl just thinking about it. 

I’ve learned so much and had a ball. And to top it all off the season ended with professional photographer Maria Marks. Here is one of her photographs… 

I call this Dahlia by the pet name of “No Fault In the Stars”

Not too shabby for the first season and I can’t wait for season 2015!

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