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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6788 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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 Posted - Apr 25 2023 : 07:10:55 AM
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Yesterday my niece gifted me a large pot of beautiful dahlias. They're orange with yellow in the center. I've never had dahlias so I will have to read up on how to care for me. I put them between the two tubs of garlic. Now I have color there besides the blooming sage. The zinnias and other flowering plants are only an inch tall, so I have a way to go before I have more color in my raised beds. Next fall I would like to put the dahlia in the ground, but my yard gets shadier every year and the only sunny spot is where the raised beds are. Well, I got between now and then to come up with a plan.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4330 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2023 : 07:20:54 AM
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Good morning Sara!! I love my dahlias and grow them every year in their own designated spot!! I have been reading and taking free classes at Florence to learn about my dahlias and grow them successfully. Here is a website you can join and access thier library to help you! All the best! Love love dahlias!
https://library.floretflowers.com/pages/how-to-use-the-library
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4330 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2023 : 07:22:40 AM
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Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6788 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6788 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2023 : 08:07:15 AM
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Thanks Dianna, I checked the website out. Beautiful picture and words.
Do your dahlias winter over in the ground?
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4330 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2023 : 08:15:49 AM
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Yes, Sara. They do but just after my last freeze I dig them up, separate them and replant. I may lose a few but gain more.:) enjoy!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6788 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6788 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2023 : 09:11:15 AM
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Thanks Dianna, we do have similar weather if not exactly the same. Now all I have to do is find that sunny spot by fall. My backyard is in total shade so is the front yard most of the day. Where there is a will there's always a way so surely, I can find a sunny spot for one lone dahlia.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6436 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6436 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2023 : 12:53:28 PM
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I love that Dianna, thank you. Still waiting to plant!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17020 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17020 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2023 : 5:35:29 PM
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Still to cold over here,,for direct in ground gardening.
Not sure I will do much this year.. but I have been out in my garden 3 times so far,, and my Gooseberry, currents are popping up and I see my chocolate mint is popping up.. oh, and the strawberry plants are doing great..
Not sure if or what I want to plant, I want to do some traveling this summer and have no one to take care of my garden while we are gone,, is I will have to do some thinking..
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4330 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2023 : 7:33:00 PM
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I totally get it Grace! If its not the animals, its the garden tying us down. Was seriously thinking the same, not planting food but just flowers. Ended up planting both so we shall see. I am taking one week in June tho! Its been unusual weather for us here and seeding in ground is coming up slowly. I'm like, you know what? Whatever will be will be. NOT stressing like I did last year. I say, stock up on some MJ freeze-dried foods and enjoy your summer!! :)
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4330 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2023 : 7:33:43 PM
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I liked that one too Debbie! :)
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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VegiChik
True Blue Farmgirl
101 Posts
Sharon L
Gaylord
MI
USA
101 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2023 : 08:20:11 AM
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| Ground & trees once again snow-covered here in N MI! Some of my little seedlings, upon peeking over the windowsill at the landscape, immediately pushed their tiny “heads” back into the soil “Hunker down, guys & gals, so she doesn’t see you & plant you out there”! “Brrr . . . “ |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6788 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6788 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2023 : 08:38:46 AM
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  Sharon you do have a way with words.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4330 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2023 : 2:25:29 PM
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Indeed she does Sara! Poor things!! Go away snow!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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VegiChik
True Blue Farmgirl
101 Posts
Sharon L
Gaylord
MI
USA
101 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2023 : 5:44:49 PM
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| I just love all of the words that are posted here in Farmgirl Connection. It is evident that we all see a bit of the Divine in all created things. |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4330 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2023 : 6:18:18 PM
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I see ALot of the Divine wherever I look , Sharon! :D
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4714 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4714 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2023 : 05:22:03 AM
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After a week of summer temps in April here in the Chicago area May has had a chilly start. I am hoping to start planting as early as next week. They show 70's for the days and 50's at night. Hopefully we are done with the 30's for the rest of the season.
Dawn in IL
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
1607 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2023 : 4:19:14 PM
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Here in TX. I got blooms on my cukes, green beans, my carrots are looking good as are the tomato's. The squash has blooms.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4330 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2023 : 08:42:45 AM
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You go Laurie!! Even tho we've had a few good warm days, we're still cool in the am and pm and things are slow coming uo for us. I'm NOT complaining tho! :)
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4330 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2023 : 08:43:54 AM
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A little gardening humor for my farmsister gardeners
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1408 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1408 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2023 : 7:58:36 PM
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Love that, Dianna!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2991 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2991 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2023 : 6:01:55 PM
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LOL!
My onions are looking good and a few radishes are coming up. Oh, and I'm happy to say my lemon balm survived the winter and is looking good. I wasn't sure if it came back or not. Chives are getting ready to open their pretty purple flowers. Hopefully the peas, beets, and carrots will make an appearance soon :)
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4099 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4099 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2023 : 03:42:15 AM
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Always amazes me the different stages everyones gardens are in. Some have planted, and some getting ready to harvest. Here is WI we are too wet to do anything. It is plenty early too for us. My daffodils are just getting ready to open. The fields are still sopping wet.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6677 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6677 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2023 : 1:12:19 PM
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That is funny Dianna!
Michele, I feel the same way. It's also interesting the different types of stuff people can plant and what others can't. I can't tell you how much I wish I could grow pineapple! But I am happy with what I can grow.
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2991 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2991 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2023 : 1:55:32 PM
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I wish I could grow black olives!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6677 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6677 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2023 : 4:14:41 PM
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Oh that's a good one too, Heather!
Krista |
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