How I’m Digging & Storing Our Dahlias! 🌸👩‍🌾🌿// Garden Answer

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@msbrittiboop 3 жыл бұрын

OH NO! the tuber you are cutting at 7:03, has leaf Gall. Also, if a tuber gets sliced off at the end, its still good. Its just if the neck breaks seperating the tuber from the crown. Then the tuber is not going to grow anything and you can dispose. But i have snipped the ends off of tubers to see how the inside is, and if there is no rot and the flesh looks good, just let it cure for a day and its fine! It is still enough energy stored in the rest of the tuber that remains to feed next years growth. :)

@cathystephens3645 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for spotting that! I'm still a rookie, and now I looked up videos on dahlia gall. Learned something new!

@TRguy64 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I noticed this, it's a very bad disease easily spread by cutting tools and sucking insects. I had one such very badly infected tuber when digging this autumn's dahlias, I immediately tossed in the household trash! I had a sizeable collection years ago the disease had spread through before I had realized what I was dealing with, I had to discard the entire lot :(

@be_you2023 3 жыл бұрын

My goodness, you are dedicated - you’re pregnant, braving the wind and delivering a very thorough and informative video. Thank you so much, please take care and take time to rest.

@wendycash54 3 жыл бұрын

We can hope that she had lots of help with this.

@elevatedintuition 3 жыл бұрын

It's for the love of Dahlias.

@jessica1871 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing ! That wind looked spooky! I understand this is her job and she must get the work done but she’s preggers and I worry about her injuring herself !!! She’s tough lol

@jaynemacdougall9327 3 жыл бұрын

Love this information!

@evergreenfamily7407 2 жыл бұрын

We can see that when we do what we love we glow😁

@woodydietz7512 3 жыл бұрын

Dahlia tubers as a gift. “Who wouldn’t want that? “. I hear you

@beverlybiggs5408 3 жыл бұрын

So excited!!! Tomorrow Melbourne metro Australia can finally go plant shopping!! After nearly 4 months of strict lockdown and retail shopping shut. I have been saving my Garden Answer merch to wear when this day finally came!! Thanks for giving me something to look forward too each day with your videos 🌷😼🌹😼🌻

@stephanieblume5448 3 жыл бұрын

I saw on the news that you (Melbourne) are out of lockdown. CONGRATULATIONS! I rejoice with you! Enjoy and still be safe. May God bless you all.

@Jan-R- 3 жыл бұрын

Kudos Melburnians!

@deezahm9143 3 жыл бұрын

🌻Great news for our friends in Australia! Have a wonderful time shopping for your plants 😍

@susankilpatrick2918 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun plant shopping for your garden - wow! ✨🌸🌺🌹🌷🌱✨

@kerrytodd3753 3 жыл бұрын

Elections matter......have fun!

@TRguy64 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if anyone has mentioned, though at the 6:00 mark of your informative video, that particular dahlia has developed a proliferation of new shoots and appears to be infected with leafy gall disease. Unfortunately, such tubers should be removed and disposed of, as this is a disease that can spread to other dahlias via pruners and other tools, possibly even by sucking insects. Years ago, when I had grown a sizable dahlia collection, the disease had been transmitted to most of my dahlias before I had even known what I was dealing with. I'm now again building up a collection and found one such diseased tuber this fall, to the middle of the hot compost pile it had gone! I very much enjoy your videos and plant suggestions !!

@tracypilger5324 Жыл бұрын

Great info! How did you know it had leafy gall disease?

@TRguy64 Жыл бұрын

@@tracypilger5324 Hi Tracy, at the 7:15 mark and while she continues working on this particular tuber, you can clearly see the areas of abnormal growths of leafy gall disease. When digging my tubers this autumn, I came across one with very bad leafy gall, it was immediately placed in a plastic bag and into the trash! Tubers showing this disease will begin having a hard time producing normal shoot and top growth development. 😪

@vandthebees9249 3 жыл бұрын

“Who wouldn’t like that?” 😂 Only a garden lover would say that! 🌸💕

@henriettadodds8330 3 жыл бұрын

I know. I would love it

@jofagan4375 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos and this one was so helpful!

@shellisspace 3 жыл бұрын

"Who wouldn't like that?!" Got that right!

@annaa.396 3 жыл бұрын

“I’m a slow learner.” 😂 You are the best Laura! ❤️

@deezahm9143 3 жыл бұрын

🌻Coffee and watching Laura work her garden magic - priceless. ☕️🧡🎃

@mcm9412 2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I'm doing now 😁. She is amazing, its so inspiring to watch her explaining with so much passion and dedication everything about gardening. Its begining of Spring down here in Argentina, and after watching this video I'm heading to the garden! 😉👩🏻‍🌾

@mjforsyt 2 жыл бұрын

I recently started watching your videos and I’m always struck with how generous you and your husband are. Not just in your knowledge but your spirit. The joy of sharing tubers made your eyes light up. Simply amazing.

@melodydaly8046 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning, have a wonderful day, love from Melbourne Australia where it is 10 o’clock in the evening

@heatherw.2751 3 жыл бұрын

Good Afternoon from coastal North Carolina :-)

@mswyman100 3 жыл бұрын

So happy for you all in Australia- happy spring/summer gardening. I hope you all stay healthy.

@fivehathcocksthefam592 3 жыл бұрын

First video I watch every morning ! I love your content ! God bless you !

@biggyziggy5777 3 жыл бұрын

FIVE HATHCOCKS #THE FAM .... last video l watch every night 10 pm ... from Australia 🤗🇦🇺

@jessicabuben9353 3 жыл бұрын

It amazes me that these weird little alien potatoes grow such stunning flowers! Is it just me or does that seem weird? I think this little piece of your property was just my favorite this year. SO beautiful!

@helenperalta3555 2 жыл бұрын

Laura. I’m like you. Visual learner. This is my third time watching this video. This time making notes. But as you mentioned at the end - it is so helpful to watch you go through the process first then do the recap. Had you gone through the list before I would not have picked up as quickly and just talking it out would definitely not have been enough! So thank you very much for taking us through this step by step. These are my most favorite videos you do.

@414justzoot 3 жыл бұрын

I am exhausted just watching you! I wish I still had your energy! Great instructional video.

@PebblesPaigey 3 жыл бұрын

You can keep the tubers that have snapped off on the ends😊 Just recut the end (to make sure it’s not rotting) and then dip in cinnamon (anti-fungal). I actually cut the ends off all my tubers to check for rot and then dip in cinnamon.

@AprilFaith3 Жыл бұрын

Great idea thanks 😊

@scottmiller1916 7 ай бұрын

Great to know

@scottmiller1916 7 ай бұрын

Good pesticide as well

@peggyjk 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite way to store tubers is to divide in the fall and wrap each tuber in shrink wrap, it takes a little time BUT I don’t loose half my tubers from drying out and it takes up very little storage space. Then I put each variety in a plastic grocery bag and put them in a box in the basement. This method is suggested by the dahlia society and it works!!!

@Bamboo4U2 3 жыл бұрын

How do the tubers breathe within all that plastic? And also? Plastic?

@peggyjk 3 жыл бұрын

I was quite amazed that this method worked as well - thinking that they would rot, but it actually holds the moisture to keep them from drying out. Important that you wrap each one separately. Two years ago I lost more than half my tubers from drying out and found this method. Don’t try Saran Wrap, it’s harder to use than shrink wrap, you have more control.

@RevAcres01 3 жыл бұрын

I read the same from the Dahlia Society. It's a great process and less space.

@helenkoulouridis8001 3 жыл бұрын

What is shrink rap? I haven't heard of that before. I live in Cardiff uk

@RevAcres01 3 жыл бұрын

@@helenkoulouridis8001 Hi Helen, Shrink wrap can be a plastic wrap placed around a pallet for packing or what I use is Saran Wrap a clingy plastic on a roll used at home to cover left over food before it goes into a refrigerator.

@bloominginct6109 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for walking us through the process using all the “visuals”! I think most gardeners are probably visual learners😉🌸❤️

@doniellestenson3502 2 жыл бұрын

Saw a dollar store dahlia and took a chance.Its now a 5ft dinnerplate pink beauty.Im now in love with them.Thank you for this tutorial.

@nancyweaver1157 3 жыл бұрын

Dahlias are so worth the extra work! They bloom endlessly from June to hard frost. Mine actually had a hard frost and are still blooming. I love the variety of beautiful colors to choose from.

@ninajespersen3942 3 жыл бұрын

No way really? I must be doing something wrong mine are still small and just leaves. :( 😞 my first time planting then

@pandagirl9096 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing how to store dahlias. Great tips ✅

@sheilamontoya5546 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for info Laura. I appreciate the time n effort it takes y'all to make these videos. I look forward to waking up to your videos. Have a blessed day 🌄☺

@barbholte2146 3 жыл бұрын

Laura, Thank you so much for informative video. So labor intensive that's why I shied away from tubers for years. A few years back I decided to buy some Dahlias from Home Depot and have had them in a raised bed and have never lifted them at the end of the season. I have been blessed every year with beautiful flowers , I guess I got lucky?

@bluesky7226 3 жыл бұрын

Miss Laura! You are not a slowlearner. Your visuals are helpful for everyone. Love it!

@MisBunnypics 3 жыл бұрын

I grow my dahlias in pots then just throw the pots in my attached garage for the winter which doesn't freeze. Do the same with cannas and elephant ears.

@nancyorkeithm1518 3 жыл бұрын

I may try this method this year Last year i rinsed, used vermiculite and boxes in attached garage . I think that was still a bit too dry.... did you leave the dahlias in the actual soil? Or take them out of soil and then place in pots, THx!

@ritasicari7518 3 жыл бұрын

I do this with elephant ears. Same plants for at least 10 years.

@Bamboo4U2 3 жыл бұрын

Like Laura said though, it depends on your climate's humidity whether or not that method will work for dahlias.

@n.w.414 3 жыл бұрын

Mis Bunny what zone are you in?

@MarisaAndChew 3 жыл бұрын

ah crap i forgot to bring my Canna's in and it's already been 20 for about a week... I so want to blame getting a puppy in the fall but that seems like a lame excuse after watching this video knowing that Laura is pregnant and had 200 + to do and I only had like 4 pots! LOL oops

@veronikasladekova5226 3 жыл бұрын

I dont rinse the tubers at all, to avoid any moisture. Just check the tubers by pressing to find the rotted ones. And I cover them in old blankets, it work just fine. No sand or shaving or vermiculite, but this really depend on the place of storage. I put mine on the floor of root cellar, not heated, no freezing.

@katystraw 3 жыл бұрын

Práve čítam či niekto používa aj piesok... pozerám že ako jedina si to zatial spomenula a potom pozrem a aha Slovenka :)

@veronikasladekova5226 3 жыл бұрын

@@katystraw piesok na Slovensku je viac dostupny aj cenovo oproti vermikulitu. Prave vcera som si uvedomila ze mi tu v strede Europy nemusime riesit ci je to slany piesok z mora, kedze u nas iny ako z lomu nie je. V Britanii tam je vacsinou piesok morsky a ten k rastlinam nie je vhodny vobec.

@katystraw 3 жыл бұрын

@@veronikasladekova5226 ja som dostala Dahlie do daru a pani čo mi ich dala ich dáva do piesku. Kde žiješ Verči?

@veronikasladekova5226 3 жыл бұрын

@@katystraw v Bratislave

@katystraw 3 жыл бұрын

@@veronikasladekova5226 pozdravujem z Trnavy 😊

@h.c9224 3 жыл бұрын

I know why I plant only annuals ! You are truly dedicated, god bless you for all the work and knowledge you share with us. Thank you 🙏

@thepiquinggardener4660 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched tons of videos about digging dahlias. You certainly made this project understandable. I always dig my dahlias and some years they shrivel and some years they don't. Storing them in leaves has been the most successful for me.

@mvanhoose6365 3 жыл бұрын

I overwintered dahlias for the first time last year. Thank you for all the encouragement that gave me the courage to try all sorts of new things in my landscape! Dahlias are so beautiful, and I had always been intimidated by them...

@TheThriftedPlanter 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t rinse my tubers when I dug them up. Most of the soil fell off when I pulled them. I hope they’ll be ok 🥺. They’re dry and already stored so 🤞🏾

@margierousu468 3 жыл бұрын

I dont rinse mine and they make it just fine🙂

@TheThriftedPlanter 3 жыл бұрын

@@margierousu468 Thank you!! I got a little worried. Its my first year digging them up

@mayzellprice9946 8 ай бұрын

I learn something from you every day. Thank you so much for all your wealth of information.

@juliepizzolato1911 3 жыл бұрын

Best, clearest Dahlia digging tutorial I've ever seen :) I would love to see your spring follow up! Kudos as per usual from North Idaho zone 6a 😊🌿💚🌻

@Talk2Barbara 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my lord, that’s a huge project! This is one time I’m NOT jealous of your garden. Wish you’d showed a “before” pic of the tubers to see how they developed, but kudos for the show & tell. You’re opening up a whole new gardening world for me. Based on your video (storage space needed and work required) I’d be willing to commit to ~10 tubers. I’ve never thought to grow them so Thank you so much! PS: your full energy will return post-pregnancy but the difficulty level you feel as you get more pregnant is good practice for when you get older. At 64 I’m gardening like I’m due in 6 weeks. 🤣

@maryjoszymanski8409 3 жыл бұрын

Ain’t it the truth?! I’m one year behind you. I wish I had half of her energy and stamina!🤣

@wendycash54 3 жыл бұрын

Great analogy.

@crazyflowerlady1060 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 69 I hear that! Lol

@LoveOfScotland2022 3 жыл бұрын

Uhhh she does have a before video ya know? The video where she planted all of them...

@janicebrowningaquino792 3 жыл бұрын

Lol-I’m 68 and I couldn’t do any of this is I didn’t pace myself! I love 💕 every moment of it though. Loved having my hands on the dirt and planting things since childhood!

@judygray7718 3 жыл бұрын

That wind is fierce!!! Thanks for showing process. I’m a visual learner, also! 🍂

@cherylschumacher1832 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you give us such great information and show the process! I can’t imagine doing as much as you do, clearly you are the most energetic person. Dig the Day Laura, Dig the Day❤️

@stacypecora7110 3 жыл бұрын

I label my tubers individually with a sharpie, works great

@Bamboo4U2 3 жыл бұрын

Wait. You WRITE, directly onto the tuber?!

@margierousu468 3 жыл бұрын

Yes on the tuber doesn't hurt them at all.🙂

@jacquessoubliere5826 3 жыл бұрын

@@Bamboo4U2 yep! Write directly on them.

@Bamboo4U2 3 жыл бұрын

@@margierousu468 that's crazy. I never considered that.

@cjinspirations 3 жыл бұрын

I know a dahlia- grower that marks their tubers with sharpies, says it works great

@margierousu468 3 жыл бұрын

Yes have done that it does work great!

@caroldieter2483 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing - I should get a light frost on Saturday so I’ll dig on Sunday (zone 7b) Thanks for the visual😊

@katjoy9921 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. My family used to have a “dahlia day” in the spring and we would split up and share our different varieties. It was such fun.

@janetclark8754 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel when I saw the video about putting in your water feature. I am really enjoying the information you present and the way you are presenting it. Thank you for sharing with us!

@Youpenga 3 жыл бұрын

Always giving that thumbs up because a video from you guys has literally never disappointed! Always inspiring and always bringing joy! Thank you 💕

@CarolAnnHenderson 3 жыл бұрын

Oh perfect! I planted Dahlias for the first time this year! Just a handful as an experiment, but they flourished beautifully here and produced many stunning blooms Laura! Soon they will need to be brought up and stored for winter here in the Southeast! So THANK YOU SO MUCH Laura!!! I'm very excited to do this right!!

@monicahelland49 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, a labor of love! I had no idea how much tender loving care goes into storing dahlias!

@GardeningOnTaylorMountain 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you! Dahlias are quite a bit of work but so worth it! You’re awesome to keep rolling out these helpful videos while you’re expecting your baby girl! We gardeners appreciate you!

@angelwolfe6728 3 жыл бұрын

I love it! You are beyond helpful as I would have never even attempted Dahlias before. You said it when you said that you have to see things to learn! That’s me! 🤷‍♀️ Now that you have shown us how it really can be done and it’s not really hard I for one am looking forward to adding them next season!

@Kylie4Queen 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing; I have to do this and needed this tutorial!

@suesweeney5952 3 жыл бұрын

This was a very interesting video. I have always wondered about the process (not enough to go looking other places on youtube). This spring will have another interesting video on dahlias. Thanks.

@idahohoosier8989 2 жыл бұрын

Thank y'all so much. I'm new to trying to do this with dahlias. Y'all are a huge help. Blessings, julie

@grownbydesign 3 жыл бұрын

This is always a bittersweet time of year. It’s sad seeing the dahlias all killed back but the holidays are nearly here! Have you ever tried propagating dahlias by cutting? I think it would be interesting to see you pull one of the tubers out in late winter and plant it up in the plant room to get some nice cuttings. Theoretically every rooted cutting should produce a new tuber over the growing season!

@aflanagan13 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I would love this!!!! I'm gonna try in the spring but would love laura to walk me through it haha

@grownbydesign 3 жыл бұрын

Ashley Yorke Hopefully Laura will make a video on it but if not propagating dahlias from stem cuttings is super easy! I recommend taking your tubers out of storage and planting them in containers indoors in about March (depending on your climate) and then in April the stems should be about 8-10 inches tall (dahlias tend to grow quite fast). At this point you can take 3-4 inch cuttings and root them in perlite. Once they’ve formed roots you can move them to potting soil and just like that you have more plants! The mother plant will still bloom like normal and all of the cuttings will bloom and form full size tubers by the end of the season. Good luck! ☺️

@elaynelofthouse1293 3 жыл бұрын

@@grownbydesign whoa! Thanks! I had no idea!

@grownbydesign 3 жыл бұрын

Elayne Lofthouse I may have to add this to my own list of videos to make in the spring. Good luck if you give it a try!

@windrider5845 3 жыл бұрын

Now I remember why I’ve never planted tubers! 😂 maybe someday.....

@Bamboo4U2 3 жыл бұрын

Start small. A handful; five or less. Her scale would be overwhelming to most gardeners but remember, she's getting paid to garden (on her own property, no less).

@JudyG53 3 жыл бұрын

@@Bamboo4U2 yes, the scale of her task ahead was in the back of my mind when I became totally overwhelmed by watching this video. Thank you for the hug back into my reality and do-ability.

@Bamboo4U2 3 жыл бұрын

@@JudyG53 it's cool. We're all living vicariously through her. We all want her garden but know if it was our property, we'd all start to calculate how many landscapers we could afford to help us, lol.

@Gin0827 3 жыл бұрын

Jake Jones You are so right. My husband had to pull me back to reality. I still have many plants that have yet to be planted, still in their cans. Went overboard in the spring. She over-inspired me.

@dormetheus 3 жыл бұрын

@@JudyG53 Laura certainly does a LOT of work, but she does have some top-notch help (just off camera)

@IsabellaMurphy99 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for yet another informative video! After watching it I ordered some Dahlias tubers first time in my life. I’m looking forward to planting and share the tubers with others next year!

@hazelstreiff8984 2 жыл бұрын

I just love how you explain everything! Thank you so much! I learn something new every time I watch your videos.

@phyllisroark8526 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing as always. I do have to say that I was so looking forward to watching you dig them all up. I know we ask a lot from you but you have spoiled us lol. It was nice to watch what you did show. Thanks again!

@Mygraciously 2 жыл бұрын

You are planting the three best and favorites tubers of mine. Would love to see your garden in fool bloom.

@mukumomkttt 3 жыл бұрын

You work so hard Laura. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do for us folks that are new to the gardening scene. I am 66 years old and have watched your videos for the last two years. It is not to late to learn how to garden and enjoy the benefits of the beauty and nourishment it brings. God Bless you and your family.

@maggieschwabenbauer6002 Жыл бұрын

These videos are always so incredibly informative! I CANNOT get enough! Thank you so much for sharing all of your wisdom!

@YardCoach 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching professionals, who have learned or been trained correctly. By dahlias, see ya next spring. You are a credit to our industry.

@brittanygarrison8030 3 жыл бұрын

7b Philly I always leave em and they come back every year bigger and better.

@raylenenielsen5943 3 жыл бұрын

Really? I’m zone 7. So I can leave them in the ground and they’ll come back ? Need any mulching or protection?

@sandramoore3317 3 жыл бұрын

Your knowledge is so impressive. I was wondering what the light requirements are for the bulbs you planted in containers that you said could be stored in a garage or shed?

@cherylcentenioblessedvirgi3241 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the demonstration of lifting and storing dalhia tubers. I have viewed the tubers at Lowe's but I have never planted them in the landscape. I will definitely trying planting dalhia tubers in the future and try storing them if they thrive. Have a great day!

@NJS7577 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Laura, thank you so much for making this video. I was just waiting for you to make this Dahlia bulbs storing video. As you said at the end, I am the same personality like you, I’m a slow learner and I always like to see somebody doing it then I get kind of a clear idea. So thank you very much. I❤️all your videos. Happy Gardening🌱🌿🌻🌷🌺

@TheEnthusiasticGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness the dahlias changed overnight!!! You have inspired me to plant dahlias next year, they have been gorgeous. How would you know if the stored tubers need misting when you’re checking them once a month? You have very nice handwriting 😁

@when_eagles_fly7511 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I bought my very first Dahlia at a farmers market this spring and I cannot believe it…it’s bloomed since Spring and still going strong! Tomorrow is the first day of Fall and still beautiful! Can’t wait to preserve it for next year! Thank you again…and I am just like you…I need to see and see again to learn.

@MimaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Laura, for sharing so much knowledge with us. Please make sure you are taking it slow, don't stress over videos.....trust me; we are not going anywhere. You are glowing, and your energy is always contagious. Thank you for being yourself and not changing over the years. So humble and simply amazing.

@danielmcbain382 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for all your videos you have inspired me so much in the last 3 years .I haven't garden since I was a kid but after coming across your videos you have inspired me to beautify my garden and yard so thank you so much

@dianajean4837 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Laura! Great info. I would have just cut each one, I did not know about the eye. I'm always amazed at your knowledge!

@LoveOfScotland2022 3 жыл бұрын

Its not that hard to do a simple search on Google for "splitting and storing dahlia tubers" She is learning about the tubers as she goes along and I'm sure she's only just learned about the eyes this past year.

@Elizabeth45840 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, a lot to do in the cold and wind. So worth it. Question, how many bags of Vermiculite did you go through? Thank you so much for sharing.

@jimkingsland1645 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for both the visual and the narrative. I too am a visual learner. Your demo was very thorough and exactly what I needed. The narrative list of steps at the end reinforced the process. I will be taking this on very soon! Your thoroughness of knowledge and attention to every detail that you pour out-all with a passion and love for plants- is second to none. I’ll certainly-most certainly will be checking your spring videos on dividing and replanting. God bless you.

@Hotmail055 3 жыл бұрын

Another great way to start my day....Garden Answer and coconut flavored coffee! I love to learn but the notes are invaluable. Can’t wait to try dahlias next year.

@tilaramonroe3567 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! I have never grown Dahlias before, so this was a great video for me. As always a morning of encouragement! 🌻👩🏼‍🌾🌻

@stephanieblume5448 3 жыл бұрын

I have ONE dahlia to dig. LOL! But it's gorgeous, given to me from a sweet friend. I saved shredded paper in a box (from work) and am wondering if I can store the tubers in the shredded paper. ??

@marialiyim5934 3 жыл бұрын

that is also what I was going to try

@pamketron 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Those multiplied fast. Can’t imagine digging all those up and storing. You do have a lot to do. Those type of gifts are always nice. Such a great thing to divide.

@WeatherNut27 Жыл бұрын

1st year growing Dahlias so this was greatly helpful! Thanks! Nice weather report and wind view

@jimskipper1167 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I really needed it. When you check on them once a month, do you pull EVERY individual bunch of tubers and inspect it, or just check the general moisture content of each container and watch for obvious stuff, like bad smell?? It seems like so much work to inspect every single tuber once a month and then repack them all.

@Bamboo4U2 3 жыл бұрын

So don't grow hundreds, like Laura, lol. Try three or four.

@greenthumbelina7331 3 жыл бұрын

Laura, that wind sure is howling outside, take care and stay safe while digging those dahlia tubers. A pair of clear wrap-around safety glasses might help keep blowing soil out of your eyes. I store my canna tubers the same way as you store dahlias, except I usually store them in sand or wood shavings. It's been a long time since I've planted dahlias, so I appreciated the refresher on how to get them ready for storage. I always enjoy your videos! You accomplish more in one day than I do in a week, and I'm not pregnant! 💕 💪 💕 👏👏 ~Margie

@annh118 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video. I share you enthusiasm about gardening. I have found it really therapeutic since my Husband died recently. Keeps my mind occupied. Yours is the most clearly explained video on how to keep and store Dahlias that I’ve seen. Thanks. Ann from England.

@claupillow8707 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you sharing this information! This is so helpful💫 I bought a dahlia container last year and didn’t know how to care for the roots. Congrats to your growing family!

@KarlasTinyWorld 3 жыл бұрын

Hm! I'm zone 12a and totally clueless on what to do with mine. Would love to get some gardening tips for this zone too :)

@jessicahughes6964 3 жыл бұрын

I remember you saying something about you needing to dig the Elephant ears up y’all have by the chicken coop, will you be treating them and storing them the same way as these? I have a few elephant ear plants I am needing to do something with and don’t know what I need to do? If someone could help that would be greatly appreciated lol 😁

@lindsays8938 2 жыл бұрын

I also could use advice. I brought mine inside and it is multiying itself quickly. 😂 way to big for my living room

@mariehernandez8431 8 ай бұрын

Love this video. I grew some gorgeous dahlias this summer and want more next year 🙏🏻❤️🥰

@ceciliasims7374 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing me why I would never fuss with this plant. I admire your expertise and ability to make it work. Way too much work for me. I appreciate learning these things before I launch into it!

@joannekempf3350 3 жыл бұрын

Best way to deal with tubers like this is simply don’t plant them! My #1 gardening rule: if they’re not hardy in my climate, they don’t belong in my garden. But those were some beautiful dahlias and if you’re really into all that work, have at it!

@dormetheus 3 жыл бұрын

Like she said, you CAN leave them in the ground (with a thick mulch and maybe a cover), but it's a little riskier, and you can't divide them

@grandsuzan1267 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! Way too much trouble!😩

@gardenbugdesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video when you check on them? I would really like to know what to look for. I know you said it, but a visual would be amazing

@tarasuppa4064 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful, Laura! I was just deciding whether to dig up my dahlia tubers this year or not. You've inspired me to do it! They were such a gorgeous purple, I want to enjoy them again next year! 💐💜🤞🌿 You look beautiful, by the way!! ❤️

@MimiK1944 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing for me....going to get into the low 20's in another day! Going to try this for the first time...usually buy them in the spring and just plant them.

@nancygoodman8273 3 жыл бұрын

That's what's happening here in AZ and freezing temps for us.

@gerger7287 3 жыл бұрын

Some Growers will add a little fungicide to the mix just in case a fungus would attack the bulbs.

@pamelakilgus9309 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that wind 💨 we have had some pretty crazy winds too this year in Illinois. Be careful out there 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@CoraBlu080605 3 жыл бұрын

Stay warm. Good information. I had no idea about dividing the. Very frugal. Thanks.

@malliemargaret2895 3 жыл бұрын

About 10 min in I'm sure that dahlia was staring at me.

@brendadonaldsonsarty2325 3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@EK-xz8ig 3 жыл бұрын

absolute zero chance I would ever put this this much work into growing a flower (plus the staking when they're growing), but interesting to watch!

@Bamboo4U2 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but what about three or four? That's manageable for most people, no?

@manuel_cavaco 3 жыл бұрын

it might take a lot of work, but in the end, it's so rewarding. ☺️

@heatherw.2751 3 жыл бұрын

@@Bamboo4U2 I'm betting that there's more of us out there with limited garden space anyway so I totally agree. I know my garden isn't big enough for 275 of anything lol! But it sure is fun to see Laura do her thing!

@Bamboo4U2 3 жыл бұрын

@@heatherw.2751 bingo. Most of us have no property at all, lol.

@lienmtitus Жыл бұрын

Your videos are wonderful and informative. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful and vast knowledge on gardening. And you have a beautiful smile!

@lpthomp1956 2 жыл бұрын

You are so informative and fun to watch! Thanks for all of the valuable information you share with us!

@doctortcbkk2027 3 жыл бұрын

Curious: are y’all north enough to see the Northern Lights in winter?

@manuel_cavaco 3 жыл бұрын

so south i'm almost reaching tropical zone lol 😂😭

@allyb1055 3 жыл бұрын

I love close by and can say normally no. There is always freak occurrences

@AllTheArtsy 3 жыл бұрын

we just missed the equator so, that'll be a no on that lol

@ramibu239 3 жыл бұрын

Though I have heard of very rare accurances where they have been seen in Oregon, it is definitely not typical that we do.☹

@sarahs.8216 3 жыл бұрын

In Oregon we don’t see northern lights. If only...

@manuel_cavaco 3 жыл бұрын

why do you have to moist the vermiculite? shouldn't it be completly dry? and if it's moist, won't it cause the tubers to rot?

@LoriSkees 3 жыл бұрын

I have one Dahlia that I got from the grocery, lol! I pretty much neglected it all summer and it bloomed like a champ, so I want to dig it up and store it for next year. I’m so glad I saw this video so now I’ll know what I’m doing!

@madalynbentz861 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly I love flowers but I have no where to garden at my condo, but your videos are so soothing and I adore them! Something about your voice is so angelic. ❤

@manuel_cavaco 3 жыл бұрын

I'm quite sad to see how the dahlias looked after the killing frost 😔 They were blooming so well and looked sooo gorgeous. 😅

@katrinabyerly6284 3 жыл бұрын

Well at least now I know why all my bulbs rotted. I was definitely doing it wrong. 🎃🍁🦃

@sudburyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

I love your modesty! You’re always on point and loaded with information! I really enjoy your videos. Your property has exploded over the past three years and it looks beautiful!

@deryacamurbuken1703 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Australia, I bought 2 dahlias last summer, but never got around to putting them in the ground so they died, so i thought, and was very upset with myself, so i was cleaning the back yard last week and thought just get rid of them and started pulling them out from their pots and realised they have tubers, oh my god was i happy😁 so i left them in the pots, so now i know what to do with them, thank you so much 👍❤😊