Sort of, but not really. You will recall that we have quite a few dahlias in the gardens at Struan Farm. I've never really counted them, but there would have to be over 30 plants around the Homestead, plus some up at the new(ish) house now too.
I used to think they were bothersome, frilly french poodles requiring too much attention. But I've come to appreciate them. They flower at a different time to the peak summer blossoms, and are great in arrangements.
In late autumn/early winter they get cut back, and at a certain point it's time to divide them up. At which point I have potentially new dahlia plants coming out of my ears.
Yep, I am at this point currently, inundated. I've planted some more up in the new gardens, and potted some up to sell during the Piopio Play Centre garden tour in November, but there is only so much of that I'm up for doing.
Any takers?
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