Valerie Gerrits Valerie Gerrits

When to Cut Dahlias

Figuring out when your dahlia is at it's most perfect stage for cutting can be tricky! When do you cut a dahlia bloom? Best Vase life? Read on to find out all of my favorite tips and tricks!

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Valerie Gerrits Valerie Gerrits

Why You MUST Cut Your Flowers.

If you want your garden looking colorful all season long, You MUST cut your flowers.

Yes! You are supposed to cut them and bring them indoors to enjoy, or share with neighbors and friends!

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Valerie Gerrits Valerie Gerrits

Elevate Your Dahlia Garden: Corral Style Trellising

Learn how to properly trellis dahlias and ensure they stay supported all season long! In this episode, we will demonstrate the step-by-step corral process and the essential materials you'll need, including twine, scissors, and either t posts or metal hoops. This guide will help you maintain the beauty and health of your dahlia plants throughout their growing period.

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Valerie Gerrits Valerie Gerrits

How did I get here? (part 2)

How do you run a flower farm? Do you HAVE to do farmers markets? Bouquet subscriptions? Read to find out how I made this farm work for me, and made sure I was HAPPY.

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Valerie Gerrits Valerie Gerrits

How Did I Get Here?

How did you start a flower farm? A lot of people have asked me how the heck I ever got started growing flowers, so let’s take a trip back to the beginning and see how we got here…

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Valerie Gerrits Valerie Gerrits

Dahlias 101

Learn the basics about dahlias, from planting their tuber to harvesting at the right moment, and winter care. Information via video discussion including pest control, plant maintenance, and where to purchase.

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All About Ranunculus

All about Ranunculus from planting the corm to harvesting the bloom, and saving corms for next year!

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Spring Plan for the Garden!

March is a wild time for weather here in the PNW. But what jobs can we do now to be prepared for the summer gardening months?

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