Dahlias not looking like they did in the advertising pictures?
highlandernorth
12 years ago
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mytime
12 years agoLinda's Garden z6 Utah
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what do frozen dahlia tips look like?
Comments (6)Horrible plague LOL I have that on my peonies! Although that is no laughing matter for either plant. Sounds like frost indeed and the "turning black" is what indicates your plants have been frosted (usually in the Fall and it's then time to dig up or cover for Winter.) Can you put a stake in the pot without hurting the plant, then toss a towel, sheet or burlap over it to act as a little insulator? Or even easier: can you haul it into a garage or porch on expected frosty nights?...See MorePictures of Whatcom Dahlia Society Show
Comments (12)pdshop- we use green shredded florist foam to stage in. Pack it in really tight then thump a hole down the center to put the stems in, then firm it up around the stems. Oh, yes-- & don't forget to put water in the container before putting the stem in! Some clubs use the white foam. You can get it from most florists, but since I have a flower shop business I get it from a floral wholesaler. For the really big blooms I put the shredded foam in the bottom then use some Oasis wedged in the container sideways to hold the stems well & then cover the Oasis with more shredded foam. If I'm taking blooms to a friend I just put them in water in a bucket or vase- they last longer if they're not in Oasis or foam....See MoreTruth in Advertising - Which rose did you fall for?
Comments (4)I was disappointed with my Morden Centennial and Henry Hudson. But then, they're only 1st year bushes. I think I had 4 blooms all summer on my Morden Cent. It's supposed to have tons of flowers. I'm sure it will come around. Henry Hudson had a few more flowers, but not many more. My Cherry Parfait was a big disappointment - JUST KIDDING!! Sometimes it's in how you look at things. I have a Day Dream rose that I thought just sucks. I hate the small blooms and the shape of the bush. Then I moved it near the front of my retaining wall where I can see it at eye level and placed a statue of a woman in her gardening dress and hat. She looks like she's walking next to a flowering cherry tree. I love it now! Carol...See MoreI like it when they advertise.......
Comments (5)The "Free Enterprise" devotees like to talk about the wonderful competition that keeps the market on the straight and narrow, i.e. charging realistic prices. They love competition among their suppliers, which means that they can demand reasonable quotes for stuff they purchase - actually, not exactly. They'll take the lowest price offer for comparable merchandise, unconcerned whether the maker can make it for that price. Which is why U.S. factories (paying $20.00/hour, plus benefits) are sitting idle, while Wal-Mart and other such buy stuff by the boatload from ... it used to be Mexico, or Japan/Korea, etc. when they paid workers $20.00/day (if that high, and no benefits), then Hong Kong/Singapore when their prices went up, now India or China. They love competition among those buying their stuff, as well. But ... they hate competition on their own level. And will do what ever is necessary to get rid of it, e.g. buying out the competition (often at unreaklistically low prices), squeezing them out, whatever. Just get rid of them. What they really llike is "Private Enterprise" - and as few of that number in their own field as possible. Can you name an industry/commercial system in our part of the world where there are more than half a dozen or so entities (and often fewer than that) that carry on something like 80% or more of the business in that field? When that is the situation - prices become artificial. The monopolies/oligopolies can charge what they like, when the real competitors have disappeared from the market. We've had several studies, evaluations, investigations, etc., etc. here regarding the price of gasoline. All have concluded that there really is competition in gas pricing! Does the public believe it? Do you? Have a great week, everyone. ole joyful...See Moreteddahlia
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