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Unlocking the secret to dahlia dividing? Get your Unlocking the secret to dahlia dividing?

Get yourself a reliable, SHARP knife! 🌸🔪 #MyVictorinox #partner It makes dividing way less stressful and so much faster 🙌 That was my biggest mistake as a amateur farmer!

If you’re in the market look no further than the @Victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army knife – this versatile tool makes dividing tubers (and so much more!) a breeze. Compact yet powerful, with 15 different functions, it’s the ultimate companion for any gardening enthusiast. It’s my go-to flower farm tool, always in my pocket for whatever unexpected farm (or #momlife) issues come up!

Back to dahlias, here’s a few more tips for dividing —

🌸 Use a SHARP knife — I recommend the Victorinox Huntsman Swiss Army Knife for its versatility, precision and sharpness

🌸 Use the saw tool on your Huntsman for the thicker cuts, and the scissors for cutting off the stringy roots before dividing

🌸 Sterilize your tools in between varieties as you’re dividing to lessen the spread of viruses

🌸 You can either divide in the fall before storage or in the late winter/spring just before planting 

🌸 Look for eyes on the crown (they’re circled in the video), a viable tuber will have a piece of the crown attached to its neck; toss any tubers that have broken necks

🌸 Storage is different for everyone and greatly depends on your specific situation, for us what works best is storing washed, cured clumps and divided tubers in vermiculite in airtight bins that we keep in our garage for the winter (you want a cool, dark space, ideally kept at 90% humidity and around 40°)

Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions!

Happy gardening! 🌻

#SwissArmyKnife #FlowerFarmer #FarmerFlorist
#GardeningLife #BloomAndGrow
#ConvenientTools #dahliaseason #dahliatubersale #dahlialove #gardentools #gardengifts
Embracing the whimsy of tending to blooms and wran Embracing the whimsy of tending to blooms and wrangling little ones requires a multitool that's as adaptable as life itself. Enter my sidekick, the @Victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army knife! 🌸🔧

From harvesting blooms to dividing dahlia tubers to fixing impromptu toy crises, and let’s be real — opening my endless amazon boxes — its versatility mirrors the unpredictability of my days. Compact yet robust, it's more than just a tool—it's the essence of everyday convenience and the heartbeat of both my flower farm adventures and mom magic. 🌼💫 #MyVictorinox #Partner #FlowerFarmer #FarmerFlorist #MomLife #BloomWithHuntsman
1,200 dahlia clumps out, 300 more to go 🙌 Here 1,200 dahlia clumps out, 300 more to go 🙌

Here are my thoughts —

✨I prefer the fork over a shovel, lifts the clumps more gently and easier to get underneath

✨Lopping down the plant to the base and waiting a few days signals the tubers to start setting eyes, this makes dividing so much easier

✨It’s ok to start digging before the first frost, dahlias only need around 130 days in the ground to grow new tubers

✨Pre-digging and pre-frost make sure to label your plants!! Very important because once that frost hits you can’t tell one variety from the next

✨Dig around the the clump careful to not sever tubers, but if you do it’s not the end of the world, it happens to the best of us

✨Once the clump is dug gently shake and brush away excess dirt, I also like to wash immediately because I find the that leaving the soil on dries them out faster which is no bueno

✨By all means don’t dig your dahlias if you want to experiment — we did this last year with a few varieties I didn’t super care about and lo and behold they came back on their own like perennials! We just lazily cut them back and threw a hay bale on top for insulation, worked like a charm (zone 6b)

✨If you do dig you just want to get them out before the ground freezes

✨Back brace, knee pads and waterproof clothes are highly recommended

🌿I’ll be sharing tips for dividing clumps and storing them over winter in my next reel, stay tuned!!

Save this video so you can reference back, and share with someone who might need this info!

Flower farm, farmer florist, Connecticut, fall garden, dahlia tubers, dahlias
Until next year, dahlias 🌿 We’re about half Until next year, dahlias 🌿

We’re about half way through digging tubers and prepping for storage — more on that soon! It’s a long, dirty, physically taxing process but we do it because they’re worth it, they take my breath away every season 💞💫

This also means an EPIC tuber sale will be happening sometime in early 2024, stay tuned over on our farm page @wildirisflowertruck!
Harvested the last of the marigolds yesterday just Harvested the last of the marigolds yesterday just in time for Día de los Muertos 💀🧡💀🖤 and the first frost! And had my right hand man helping me to boot, he snipped all the snaps by himself, I love that he can name all the flowers in that last fresh bucket harvest ((swipe))!

Cheers to the end of a great 2023 flower season 💐
One whole month with our littlest love! Everything One whole month with our littlest love! Everything just feels right with you, our sweet + smiley Layla girl 💕
Take the photos ✨ It’s no secret that photos Take the photos ✨

It’s no secret that photos and photography are extremely important to me. Especially to document these fleeting moments of pregnancy and newborn days, which truly do fly by.

And especially through my losses I’ve learned that no matter the outcome I want the photos to remember these times. I have very few photos of my Liam belly (my son who died during pregnancy) but the ones I do have are some of my very most treasured possessions. And no, I definitely did not feel that way at first. It has taken a lot of time and a lot of therapy and a lot of work. But here I am and I’m unapologetic about how much I love and value photos and documenting this time.

So, friends, just take the photos ✨

Giant thank you to the photographers (slash  good friends!!) who entertain all of my crazy photo shoot ideas, love you guys 🫶 @jessicamicciophoto @mymotherhoodstory 

#momtobe #honestmotherhood #momoffour #maternityphotography #maternityphotoshoot #maternityphotos #pregnancyphotoshoot #pregnancyafterloss #thebump #pailawareness #pregnancylossawarenessmonth #pregnancylossawareness #pregnancylosssupport #babyloss #babylossawareness #babylosssupport #rainbowbaby #goldenrainbow #lifeafterloss #griefjourney #loveandloss #pregnancyaftermiscarriage

Maternity photos, pregnancy photoshoot, beach maternity shoot, black cut out pregnancy dress, flower farm, dahlias
2 whole extra weeks with our girl, happy due date 2 whole extra weeks with our girl, happy due date (yesterday!) little mama we’re so happy you joined us early 💕💕
Baby SISTER is here!! Best surprise ever and worth Baby SISTER is here!! Best surprise ever and worth the wait to find out! Everyone say hi to our littlest love, Layla Marie 💕💕 She came into this world making us laugh + cry the happiest tears. Weighing 7lb 3oz with the cutest cheeks and darkest hair, 20in long! Layla girl, you are everything our family needed and more 😭 IT'S A GIRL! Ahhhhh!!! Still can't believe it 🫶
Unlocking the secret to dahlia dividing? Get your Unlocking the secret to dahlia dividing?

Get yourself a reliable, SHARP knife! 🌸🔪 #MyVictorinox #partner It makes dividing way less stressful and so much faster 🙌 That was my biggest mistake as a amateur farmer!

If you’re in the market look no further than the @Victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army knife – this versatile tool makes dividing tubers (and so much more!) a breeze. Compact yet powerful, with 15 different functions, it’s the ultimate companion for any gardening enthusiast. It’s my go-to flower farm tool, always in my pocket for whatever unexpected farm (or #momlife) issues come up!

Back to dahlias, here’s a few more tips for dividing —

🌸 Use a SHARP knife — I recommend the Victorinox Huntsman Swiss Army Knife for its versatility, precision and sharpness

🌸 Use the saw tool on your Huntsman for the thicker cuts, and the scissors for cutting off the stringy roots before dividing

🌸 Sterilize your tools in between varieties as you’re dividing to lessen the spread of viruses

🌸 You can either divide in the fall before storage or in the late winter/spring just before planting 

🌸 Look for eyes on the crown (they’re circled in the video), a viable tuber will have a piece of the crown attached to its neck; toss any tubers that have broken necks

🌸 Storage is different for everyone and greatly depends on your specific situation, for us what works best is storing washed, cured clumps and divided tubers in vermiculite in airtight bins that we keep in our garage for the winter (you want a cool, dark space, ideally kept at 90% humidity and around 40°)

Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions!

Happy gardening! 🌻

#SwissArmyKnife #FlowerFarmer #FarmerFlorist
#GardeningLife #BloomAndGrow
#ConvenientTools #dahliaseason #dahliatubersale #dahlialove #gardentools #gardengifts
Embracing the whimsy of tending to blooms and wran Embracing the whimsy of tending to blooms and wrangling little ones requires a multitool that's as adaptable as life itself. Enter my sidekick, the @Victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army knife! 🌸🔧

From harvesting blooms to dividing dahlia tubers to fixing impromptu toy crises, and let’s be real — opening my endless amazon boxes — its versatility mirrors the unpredictability of my days. Compact yet robust, it's more than just a tool—it's the essence of everyday convenience and the heartbeat of both my flower farm adventures and mom magic. 🌼💫 #MyVictorinox #Partner #FlowerFarmer #FarmerFlorist #MomLife #BloomWithHuntsman
1,200 dahlia clumps out, 300 more to go 🙌 Here 1,200 dahlia clumps out, 300 more to go 🙌

Here are my thoughts —

✨I prefer the fork over a shovel, lifts the clumps more gently and easier to get underneath

✨Lopping down the plant to the base and waiting a few days signals the tubers to start setting eyes, this makes dividing so much easier

✨It’s ok to start digging before the first frost, dahlias only need around 130 days in the ground to grow new tubers

✨Pre-digging and pre-frost make sure to label your plants!! Very important because once that frost hits you can’t tell one variety from the next

✨Dig around the the clump careful to not sever tubers, but if you do it’s not the end of the world, it happens to the best of us

✨Once the clump is dug gently shake and brush away excess dirt, I also like to wash immediately because I find the that leaving the soil on dries them out faster which is no bueno

✨By all means don’t dig your dahlias if you want to experiment — we did this last year with a few varieties I didn’t super care about and lo and behold they came back on their own like perennials! We just lazily cut them back and threw a hay bale on top for insulation, worked like a charm (zone 6b)

✨If you do dig you just want to get them out before the ground freezes

✨Back brace, knee pads and waterproof clothes are highly recommended

🌿I’ll be sharing tips for dividing clumps and storing them over winter in my next reel, stay tuned!!

Save this video so you can reference back, and share with someone who might need this info!

Flower farm, farmer florist, Connecticut, fall garden, dahlia tubers, dahlias
Until next year, dahlias 🌿 We’re about half Until next year, dahlias 🌿

We’re about half way through digging tubers and prepping for storage — more on that soon! It’s a long, dirty, physically taxing process but we do it because they’re worth it, they take my breath away every season 💞💫

This also means an EPIC tuber sale will be happening sometime in early 2024, stay tuned over on our farm page @wildirisflowertruck!
Harvested the last of the marigolds yesterday just Harvested the last of the marigolds yesterday just in time for Día de los Muertos 💀🧡💀🖤 and the first frost! And had my right hand man helping me to boot, he snipped all the snaps by himself, I love that he can name all the flowers in that last fresh bucket harvest ((swipe))!

Cheers to the end of a great 2023 flower season 💐
One whole month with our littlest love! Everything One whole month with our littlest love! Everything just feels right with you, our sweet + smiley Layla girl 💕
Take the photos ✨ It’s no secret that photos Take the photos ✨

It’s no secret that photos and photography are extremely important to me. Especially to document these fleeting moments of pregnancy and newborn days, which truly do fly by.

And especially through my losses I’ve learned that no matter the outcome I want the photos to remember these times. I have very few photos of my Liam belly (my son who died during pregnancy) but the ones I do have are some of my very most treasured possessions. And no, I definitely did not feel that way at first. It has taken a lot of time and a lot of therapy and a lot of work. But here I am and I’m unapologetic about how much I love and value photos and documenting this time.

So, friends, just take the photos ✨

Giant thank you to the photographers (slash  good friends!!) who entertain all of my crazy photo shoot ideas, love you guys 🫶 @jessicamicciophoto @mymotherhoodstory 

#momtobe #honestmotherhood #momoffour #maternityphotography #maternityphotoshoot #maternityphotos #pregnancyphotoshoot #pregnancyafterloss #thebump #pailawareness #pregnancylossawarenessmonth #pregnancylossawareness #pregnancylosssupport #babyloss #babylossawareness #babylosssupport #rainbowbaby #goldenrainbow #lifeafterloss #griefjourney #loveandloss #pregnancyaftermiscarriage

Maternity photos, pregnancy photoshoot, beach maternity shoot, black cut out pregnancy dress, flower farm, dahlias
2 whole extra weeks with our girl, happy due date 2 whole extra weeks with our girl, happy due date (yesterday!) little mama we’re so happy you joined us early 💕💕
Baby SISTER is here!! Best surprise ever and worth Baby SISTER is here!! Best surprise ever and worth the wait to find out! Everyone say hi to our littlest love, Layla Marie 💕💕 She came into this world making us laugh + cry the happiest tears. Weighing 7lb 3oz with the cutest cheeks and darkest hair, 20in long! Layla girl, you are everything our family needed and more 😭 IT'S A GIRL! Ahhhhh!!! Still can't believe it 🫶
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Gender Neutral Nursery Tour

January 17, 2019 / Mom & Baby

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Gender Neutral Nursery Tour

During my pregnancy with Luca we decided not to find out the gender until birth. It was such an amazing moment and both Alex and I were incredibly happy we chose to be surprised (read more HERE). Many people thought we were crazy for waiting to find out and I learned that you either love the idea or hate it haha. Like I said, we LOVED the entire experience through and through so when it came to designing the baby’s room it was an easy decision to go for a gender neutral nursery colors and decor. Our home is filled with neutrals, my wardrobe is neutral, I’m just drawn to that color pallet in general, so it was a very natural design process for me!

It ended up being a very slow process though because I am extremely indecisive when it comes to the details! Everything had to be just right, especially for our new baby. But I loved taking it slow, plus it gave me something to do during my nesting phase!

Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration.

The nursery was our old guest room and for some reason five years ago when we moved in we decided to paint it yellow. What was I thinking!? It was hideous and I was so excited to get int there and repaint. We went with the color “Owl Grey” by Benjamin Moore. It’s a very beautiful, very light shade of grey and provided the perfect blank slate to start dreaming up and decorating a neutral nursery.

The room is also extremely tight, only 10’x12′ with only one blank wall – the three others have a door, window, and small closet. We chose to place the crib against the blank wall so we could hang a mobile and signage above. We purchased the crib (and dresser) from my favorite local furniture store, Country Willow. They took a while to come in but were worth the wait – they are stunning pieces. I have linked similar ones at the bottom of this post!

Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration.

Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration.

Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration.
Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration.

The dresser with changer top is on the same wall as the entry door which I like because it’s super easy to access for changing! We went with crisp white for the furniture and I love how it subtly contrasts the light grey walls.

Once we had the big pieces in place it was time for the fun stuff – decor! It’s so funny because I didn’t have a strong feeling either way (boy or girl) my entire pregnancy but I did have an underlying, subconscious thought that the baby inside me was a boy. I was drawn to blue tones my entire pregnancy! Which is strange for me because usually, I am more attracted to warm tones like reds and pinks.

The room needed something central to tie the furniture pieces together but I didn’t want to go with a big rectangular rug for fear it would overpower the space. I ended up going with a light blue distressed-pattern circle rug which is about 6′ diameter. Even if the baby was a girl I think the light blue would have been super pretty and I would have accented the room in other ways!

Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration.

We hung shallow bookshelves on the wall opposite the crib and filled them with books we received at my shower – SO MANY BOOKS! Haha but so thankful for every single one! We chose these shallow shelves from Pottery Barn to save space. I still almost hit my head on them when I go to throw diapers out so I can’t imagine if we got normal-depth shelves. These ones worked perfectly for us!

We decided to go with these sheer curtains (in white) from Pottery Barn as well. I love how soft and light they are and feel they compliment both the wall color and the white furniture. They are another piece, like the rug, that really ties the room together. No, they are not necessary or functional, but the way they fall and drape is so gorgeous and it makes me happy!

Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration.

Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration.

The little touches were my favorite part and I added them here and there throughout the last few weeks of my pregnancy. I had this beautiful canvas calligraphed and watercolored by one of my favorite accounts to follow on Instagram, @Letterstou. Calligraphy is one of those things, like photography, that I don’t mind investing in. I LOVE supporting small, women-owned and operated artisanal businesses and Tammy is one of those people. Plus ALL her work is stunning and I am obsessed.

Tammy has an Etsy shop filled with beautiful work for all occasions and was able to design this custom piece for the nursery. It is so special to me because my mother wrote this rhyme for me when I was a baby. Now it hangs in my own son’s room and gives me all the feels.

I think its such a lovely touch to add something personal like this!

gender neutral nursery

The alpaca theme came by accident – I was browsing the Hello Birdie Birdie Etsy shop (she is another Instagram account I love following!) and stumbled upon her alpaca mobile. It was PERFECT! We love alpacas in our family because my mother in law has had her own heard at their farm for the past 10 years. They are like part of the family!

I had to have the mobile, that was a no brainer, and then I happened to stumble upon the alpaca stuffed animal collection from Pottery Barn Kids. They were ADORABLE, and the quality is actually great, so I ordered all three sizes! I also snagged a beautiful light (kind of beachy-toned) hamper and a few matching toy/miscellaneous smaller baskets at Pottery Barn as well. For Luca’s first Christmas we purchased him the matching alpaca rocker and now the room is really complete!

The bed sheets and crib skirt were also Pottery Barn Kids purchases (I was registered there and had lots of gift cards!). I have linked similar options at the bottom of this post!

Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration.

Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration.
Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration.

Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration.

I grabbed two white lamps from Wayfair (both pretty and functional because we have no overhead light in the room). And a beautiful, inexpensive mirror from Target as well. Matching diaper caddy baskets from Pottery Barn completed the changing station and keeps all our essentials organized to this day!

I opted for no rocking chair or glider just because of how small the room is. It would have been way to overcrowded, and I am actually glad we didn’t spend the money (they’re expensive!!). I ended up being more comfortable on the couch or in bed while breastfeeding because of my C-section and the difficult recovery.

We did add in a chair that we had been storing since our wedding though! Score for repurposing and not having to buy new!! The chair is another blue item that I just felt called to bring into the room (or maybe it was another intuition thing!). It looks beautiful in its new home and I actually have used it a few times to nurse! I also paired this neutral pouf with the chair as a footrest and neutral pillow for texture and physical back support.

Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration.

The finishing touches were added after Luca was born! Things like his beautiful name sign (found on Etsy), stuffed animals and some handmade blankets from his grandmothers and friends. I had the most wonderful time designing this special room for our baby, I hope you enjoy the photos!

Gender Neutral Nursery Source Links

I have linked everything possible from Luca’s nursery below!

Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration. Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration. Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration. Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration. Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration.
Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration. Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration. Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration. Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration.

Are you looking for a gender neutral nursery for your new bundle of joy? Check out our gender neutral nursery tour for great ideas and inspiration.

 

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  1. Danielle says

    January 18, 2019 at 12:36 pm

    I love the look of this nursery, I do agree that the rug (and the pouf) which are by far some of my favorite things in the room it is all stunning and very affordable. Great job mama!!!!

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    • christinemcovino says

      January 18, 2019 at 7:02 pm

      Aw!! Thank you so much!! Thank you for checking it out!

      Reply

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Unlocking the secret to dahlia dividing? Get your Unlocking the secret to dahlia dividing?

Get yourself a reliable, SHARP knife! 🌸🔪 #MyVictorinox #partner It makes dividing way less stressful and so much faster 🙌 That was my biggest mistake as a amateur farmer!

If you’re in the market look no further than the @Victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army knife – this versatile tool makes dividing tubers (and so much more!) a breeze. Compact yet powerful, with 15 different functions, it’s the ultimate companion for any gardening enthusiast. It’s my go-to flower farm tool, always in my pocket for whatever unexpected farm (or #momlife) issues come up!

Back to dahlias, here’s a few more tips for dividing —

🌸 Use a SHARP knife — I recommend the Victorinox Huntsman Swiss Army Knife for its versatility, precision and sharpness

🌸 Use the saw tool on your Huntsman for the thicker cuts, and the scissors for cutting off the stringy roots before dividing

🌸 Sterilize your tools in between varieties as you’re dividing to lessen the spread of viruses

🌸 You can either divide in the fall before storage or in the late winter/spring just before planting 

🌸 Look for eyes on the crown (they’re circled in the video), a viable tuber will have a piece of the crown attached to its neck; toss any tubers that have broken necks

🌸 Storage is different for everyone and greatly depends on your specific situation, for us what works best is storing washed, cured clumps and divided tubers in vermiculite in airtight bins that we keep in our garage for the winter (you want a cool, dark space, ideally kept at 90% humidity and around 40°)

Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions!

Happy gardening! 🌻

#SwissArmyKnife #FlowerFarmer #FarmerFlorist
#GardeningLife #BloomAndGrow
#ConvenientTools #dahliaseason #dahliatubersale #dahlialove #gardentools #gardengifts
Embracing the whimsy of tending to blooms and wran Embracing the whimsy of tending to blooms and wrangling little ones requires a multitool that's as adaptable as life itself. Enter my sidekick, the @Victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army knife! 🌸🔧

From harvesting blooms to dividing dahlia tubers to fixing impromptu toy crises, and let’s be real — opening my endless amazon boxes — its versatility mirrors the unpredictability of my days. Compact yet robust, it's more than just a tool—it's the essence of everyday convenience and the heartbeat of both my flower farm adventures and mom magic. 🌼💫 #MyVictorinox #Partner #FlowerFarmer #FarmerFlorist #MomLife #BloomWithHuntsman
1,200 dahlia clumps out, 300 more to go 🙌 Here 1,200 dahlia clumps out, 300 more to go 🙌

Here are my thoughts —

✨I prefer the fork over a shovel, lifts the clumps more gently and easier to get underneath

✨Lopping down the plant to the base and waiting a few days signals the tubers to start setting eyes, this makes dividing so much easier

✨It’s ok to start digging before the first frost, dahlias only need around 130 days in the ground to grow new tubers

✨Pre-digging and pre-frost make sure to label your plants!! Very important because once that frost hits you can’t tell one variety from the next

✨Dig around the the clump careful to not sever tubers, but if you do it’s not the end of the world, it happens to the best of us

✨Once the clump is dug gently shake and brush away excess dirt, I also like to wash immediately because I find the that leaving the soil on dries them out faster which is no bueno

✨By all means don’t dig your dahlias if you want to experiment — we did this last year with a few varieties I didn’t super care about and lo and behold they came back on their own like perennials! We just lazily cut them back and threw a hay bale on top for insulation, worked like a charm (zone 6b)

✨If you do dig you just want to get them out before the ground freezes

✨Back brace, knee pads and waterproof clothes are highly recommended

🌿I’ll be sharing tips for dividing clumps and storing them over winter in my next reel, stay tuned!!

Save this video so you can reference back, and share with someone who might need this info!

Flower farm, farmer florist, Connecticut, fall garden, dahlia tubers, dahlias
Until next year, dahlias 🌿 We’re about half Until next year, dahlias 🌿

We’re about half way through digging tubers and prepping for storage — more on that soon! It’s a long, dirty, physically taxing process but we do it because they’re worth it, they take my breath away every season 💞💫

This also means an EPIC tuber sale will be happening sometime in early 2024, stay tuned over on our farm page @wildirisflowertruck!
Harvested the last of the marigolds yesterday just Harvested the last of the marigolds yesterday just in time for Día de los Muertos 💀🧡💀🖤 and the first frost! And had my right hand man helping me to boot, he snipped all the snaps by himself, I love that he can name all the flowers in that last fresh bucket harvest ((swipe))!

Cheers to the end of a great 2023 flower season 💐
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