dahlias

Growing and Breeding Dahlias at Scale: Inside Florelie Flower Farm in Australia

In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer heads south to Australia to explore what it really looks like to grow and breed dahlias at scale. Lorelie Merton of Florelie Flower Farm shares how a gifted bunch of peonies sparked her journey into flower farming, how she now manages 20,000 dahlias across multiple paddocks, and why thoughtful breeding, soil care, and family collaboration are at the heart of her farm.

Growing Dahlias With Anne Long

Learn how growing dahlias can teach resilience, presence, and joy. Anne Long of The Dahlia House shares lessons on gardening, business, and letting go of perfection.

In The Garden With Claudia

Discover the inspiring gardening journey behind In The Garden With Claudia. Learn how Claudia transformed her small Zone 8b backyard into a thriving cut flower garden and a beloved YouTube gardening channel. Packed with practical gardening tips, soil advice, and creative encouragement.

Grow What Brings You Joy in 2025

In 2025 I’m choosing to grow what brings me joy. Here’s why clearing out the weeds makes room to grow what brings you joy.

The “Daffodahlia” Discovery At Cattle & Cut Flowers

What happens when a dahlia unexpectedly takes on the appearance of a daffodil? In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Kelsey Hall of Cattle & Cut Flowers shares her remarkable journey in flower farming and the intriguing story behind her recent discovery, the “Daffodahlia.”

Vonda VandeHoef: Backyard Dahlia Hybridizer

In this episode we are joined by Vonda VandeHoef, a passionate backyard gardener from the Pacific Northwest. Vonda shares her journey from growing up around flowers to becoming a passionate backyard dahlia hybridizer.

Darcy’s Dahlias

Have you ever wondered how a backyard garden with just 10 dahlias could transform into a flourishing flower farm with 1500 dahlias? Join Christopher and Wyatt, partners at Darcy’s Dahlias, as they share their journey on the Backyard Bouquet podcast. Tune in to hear their inspiring conversation about their growth from hobbyist dahlia growers to successful flower farmers.

5 Steps To Divide Dahlia Tubers

If you’re new to dahlias or you’ve never dug up your dahlia tubers before, this post will help you with five steps to divide your dahlia tubers for next season.