Dahlia Pinching Made Simple

At some point in every grower’s experience, a dahlia behaves differently than expected. A tuber fails to sprout even though it has a growing eye. Or it sends up a...

Each flower brings its own quiet rhythm. Some prefer a generous drink, others thrive with restraint. Here are some practical tips to extending the life of your flowers. There’s something...

At Bear Creek Farm, our work is shaped by science and guided by experience; most often built on trial and error. We test, observe, revise, and trust what we see—because...

For centuries, gardeners have been conditioned to believe that a good garden is a neat garden—one of crisp edges, weed-free rows, and plants pruned into tidy submission. But is this...

It happens every year. As spring begins to arrive, the urge to plant tubers immediately is nearly unbearable. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the dahlia visions...

For decades, dahlia growers have followed a long-standing gardening tradition: leave tubers in the ground until the first hard frost. It’s a deeply ingrained practice, but not entirely based on...

The world of flower farming and gardening has been shaped by incredible teachers, many of whom are based on the West Coast, particularly in Washington State and Oregon. Their guidance...

Picking the perfect dahlia isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a blend of practicality, creativity, and a touch of intuition. With a dazzling array of forms and colors to choose from,...