Sunday, August 1, 2010

Today's Flower......

This is the first time I have grown Dahlia's, and it won't be my last, as they are super simple to grow.  I have always admired them, as my uncle in Britain always grew them; and he was always bringing home bunches for my aunts house.









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20 comments:

eileeninmd said...

They do look beautiful. I love that they sound simple to grow. Wonderful photos, Gill!

Carletta said...

These are very lovely Gill!
Adorable header!

Tammie Lee said...

so wonderful. Looks as though you have a wonderful garden!

MyBulletinBoard said...

They are BEAUTIFUL!!! I wonder if they'll grow here. . . . . . .DearDog loves xenias. He grazes in the flower beds. I wonder if your flowers are edible?

Liz, The Republic

Pat said...

These are gorgeous close-ups, Gil. The white dahlias look like starbursts.

Pat's Addition said...

We don't generally plant these, but this year did have a pretty red one. Love the multi petals.

DeniseinVA said...

How lovely Gill, Dahlias were always in my Dad's garden too. Great photos! I also loved your adorable header photo. Molly's little friend?
Have a great week.
An English Girl Rambles

Rose said...

My mom grew these...I always liked them. Yours are beautiful.

Unknown said...

dahlias are beautiful. my grandmother used to have white dahlias in her garden when i was a kid.

Sandra said...

They are beautiful indeed. My Dad has them and they can be as tall as I am:))

LHA said...

They're such lovely flowers and so easy to grow (though tricky to sustain).

Anonymous said...

We share the same passion for Dahlias. I love them, but slugs love them too.
Very pretty flowers and great pictures!!

Teresa said...

I've never tried them, but they certainly are beautiful.

Niki said...

I've never grown Dahlia's either..maybe I'll give them a go next year :)

KaHolly said...

I absolutely love dahlias. Their blooms looks as thought they are sculpted from wax! Don't you have to dig up the bulbs every winter? ~karen

Regina said...

Gorgeous Dahlias Gill.

Happy new week.

Stella Jones said...

Truly scrumptious Gill. I love them too, even the ear-wiggy ones. They are excellent for cutting and so perfectly formed that I'm sure God must have put them in his own garden, right at the front!
Blessings, Star

John Going Gently said...

I am not a lover of these flowers as I always associate them with old ladies gardens!!!!
mind you I am on old lady sometims!!!!!

fizzycat said...

Very beautiful flowers. Love the squirrel too!

mommanator said...

I have never had luck with them despite trying!

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