10/24/2026
The dahlias bed is nothing but a frostbitten pile of leaves and stems. We won't see these blooms again until next summer.
The flowers may have faded, but dahlias are a crop that requires attention all 12 months of the year. Today I finished digging every plant out of the ground and rinsed the dirt. Next I will double and triple label each variety and place them in a cool storage storage shed for the winter. This winter, I'll check them for rot and protect them from extreme cold. As spring approaches, I'll prepare each tuber for planting, and care for them until we see the next round of blooms.
For today, I'll take the win. I don't think I have ever had my dahlias out of the ground this soon. On to the next project- tulips!