Dahlias 2011 season

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Dahlias 2011 season May 15, 2011 22:20:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 15, 2011 22:20:26 GMT wowee! fantastic, geranium ;D

Tel Top Member Posts: 7,992	Dahlias 2011 season May 16, 2011 5:55:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tel on May 16, 2011 5:55:51 GMT May 15, 2011 21:37:12 GMT Geranium said: Hey, Lou - you can't say you're a novice! ;D ;D
	Terry, in Bradford Yorkshire

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Dahlias 2011 season May 16, 2011 7:21:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on May 16, 2011 7:21:21 GMT May 15, 2011 21:37:12 GMT Geranium said: Hey, Lou - you can't say you're a novice! Oh but I can....and I am really ;D
	Born and bred in Northumberland!!

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Dahlias 2011 season May 16, 2011 8:12:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on May 16, 2011 8:12:14 GMT Well - if you're a novice, I'm a non-starter. ;D ;D

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Dahlias 2011 season May 16, 2011 15:46:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on May 16, 2011 15:46:43 GMT
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Tel Top Member Posts: 7,992	Dahlias 2011 season May 16, 2011 16:57:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tel on May 16, 2011 16:57:47 GMT Now now girls, do you want a referee. ;D
	Terry, in Bradford Yorkshire

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Dahlias 2011 season May 16, 2011 17:34:48 GMT

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Post by (DahliaMan) Cornish Paul on May 16, 2011 17:34:48 GMT

May 15, 2011 18:53:53 GMT @bluebellbot2 said:

hello everyone, i have grown dahlias for the first time ever this year, from seed, mr f's cactus mixed. mine are all the same size as Tel's, and i was wondering when i should expect to see them come into flower, i know what it advises on the packet, but was just interested in everyones' comments of their own experiences from seed. i'm very happy with the germination rate and the health and vigour of the plants, and so may start to take this seriously

i am very interested in the cactus types at present, but can see myself getting going with all the others too before long! am thinking of going along to a couple of local shows to observe and learn, and to see if i could maybe go for this in the future, or see ive absolutely no hope!!! haha, thanks guys ;D

Hello there
I have been growing and exhibiting dahlias for 17 years (carnations and chrysanthemums before dahlias). If you are interested I have my own website called Paul's Dahlia Guide (www.paulsdahliaguide.info) and would be delighted to help with questions you may have. Also within the site I have hyperlinked some advice sheets including one for general gardening rather than exhibiting use. See what you think. Who knows the bug may bite. The dahlias you are currently growing would be fine for cut flower/garden display,serving your dahlia growing apprenticeship. If you do intend to exhibit later on then you will need dahlias of a higher standard in form. I have another page on the site of my favourite dahlias. I have aimed the site largely at the beginner exhibitor with 'down to earth' (pardon the pun) information. Also on the permission of the suppliers I have listed products I genuinly use myself.
Regards, Paul

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Dahlias 2011 season May 16, 2011 17:41:21 GMT

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Feeding (supplementary): I use Maxicrop bio-stimulant from cuttings onwards at every watering, then Maxicrop Garden Feed 4 weeks after planting, then Maxicrop Tomato Feed when buds form (tomato feed was short supply so I will be using Maxicrop Flower feed).
Paul

Tel Top Member Posts: 7,992	Dahlias 2011 season May 16, 2011 19:17:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tel on May 16, 2011 19:17:22 GMT I wonder if the Gardeners World Star, has come down to earth long enough to stop her dahlias yet.
	Terry, in Bradford Yorkshire

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Dahlias 2011 season May 16, 2011 19:31:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on May 16, 2011 19:31:28 GMT May 16, 2011 19:17:22 GMT Tel said: I wonder if the Gardeners World Star, has come down to earth long enough to stop her dahlias yet. Give her a shout Tel.... ...lol
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Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Dahlias 2011 season May 16, 2011 19:32:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on May 16, 2011 19:32:28 GMT May 16, 2011 16:57:47 GMT Tel said: Now now girls, do you want a referee. ;D ....perish the thought...lol.... ;D
	Born and bred in Northumberland!!

Tel Top Member Posts: 7,992	Dahlias 2011 season May 16, 2011 19:35:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tel on May 16, 2011 19:35:39 GMT May 16, 2011 19:32:28 GMT Lou78W said: May 16, 2011 16:57:47 GMT Tel said: Now now girls, do you want a referee. ;D ....perish the thought...lol.... ;D I were going to suggest Steve for the Referee. ;D
	Terry, in Bradford Yorkshire

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Dahlias 2011 season May 16, 2011 19:36:55 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on May 16, 2011 19:36:55 GMT ha.ha.Ha.....
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Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Dahlias 2011 season May 16, 2011 19:56:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on May 16, 2011 19:56:52 GMT We don't need a referee anyway, do we Lou? We understand each other perfectly! ;D

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Dahlias 2011 season May 16, 2011 20:00:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on May 16, 2011 20:00:26 GMT Oh, and here's 'Roxy' in flower. I kept her tubers from last year. I'm going to plant her out tomorrow.

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joysie21: Do anyone buy the gardeners world magazine as I want to enter competitions I have the gardeners answer magazine which is free with lloyds club account Nov 5, 2018 9:19:29 GMT

libralady: Hello Bess, I have resurrected your post about using elderflowers. I will try the fizz but could you please send your recipes for the cordial and syrup. Thanks and regards. Nov 21, 2018 18:03:23 GMT