Dig on Dahlias

Joann Hartwell and Allison Lingbloom
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All things dahlia

  1. Joann and Allison: Dig on Dahlias 2nd Anniversary

    5 DAYS AGO

    Joann and Allison: Dig on Dahlias 2nd Anniversary

    Join Joann and Allison chat with one another about it being the Dig on Dahlias' second anniversary! We have had so much fun meeting all of you. A huge thanks to all of you who support and listen in each week!

    14 min
  2. Brenna Estrada with Three Brothers Blooms

    28 APR

    Brenna Estrada with Three Brothers Blooms

    Join Joann and Allison chat with Brenna Estrada of Three Brothers Blooms all about her experiences writing the book, Pansies: How to Grow, Reimagine, and Create Beauty with Pansies and Violas. Brenna shares with us some of her inspiration, travels and connections that made this book possible. Pansies just recieved the 2026 AHS Book Award, sure to be enjoyed by anyone who picks it up.  You can find out more about Brenna on her website www.threebrothersblooms.com and on her social media FB and IG @ThreeBrothersBlooms.

    30 min
  3. Stuart Wilkinson of The Dahlia Nut and DN Dahlias

    21 APR

    Stuart Wilkinson of The Dahlia Nut and DN Dahlias

    Join Joann and Allison chat with collarette breeder Stuart Wilkinson. Stuart grows and breeds dahlias in the UK. His dahlia prefix is DN, for dahlia nut. He is currently working exclusively on growing gorgeous unique collarette form dahlias, especially those with a dark center. Stuart also shares with us what it is like growing in his area.  You can find more about Stuart on his Instagram, @dahlia.nut. He is also active in the facebook group, Collarette Corner.

    1hr 13min
  4. Michael Burns President of the Canadian Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society

    14 APR

    Michael Burns President of the Canadian Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society

    Join Joann and Allison chat with Michael Burns, the current President of the Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society of Canada. Michael's excitement and love for dahlias is infectious. He is growing and hybridizing dahlias in Ontario, Canada. He is both a successful hybridzier and exhibitionist. His dahlia hybrid prefix is Eire. Micheal has a few blooms that have been released and has many more in the queue.  You can find out more about Michael on social media. Facebook, Dahlias by Michael, or on Instagram @tattooeddahliaguy. To find out more about his new collaboration, Bonded by Blooms, with Murray Thompson and Lori Peplinskie, check them out on Instagram @bonded_by_blooms.

    52 min
  5. John Farris, Physical Therapist: Caring for Our Bodies During Gardening

    31 MAR

    John Farris, Physical Therapist: Caring for Our Bodies During Gardening

    Join Joann and Allison chat with John Farris, Physical Therapist, share some insight on how we as gardeners can care for our bodies during times of often sudden significant increased activity. In his practice, John helps gardeners work through common problems caused by over use/repetitive movements, prolonged posture, and heavy lifting. He shares some diffierent practical techniques on caring for our bodies and generously offered a PDF of exerices we should all be doing (found here).

    29 min
  6. Dave Gillam UK National Dahlia Society Chairman Part 2

    24 MAR

    Dave Gillam UK National Dahlia Society Chairman Part 2

    Join Joann and Allison continue our interview with Dave Gillam of Dave Gillam Dahlias. Dave is currently serving as Chairman for the UK National Dahlia Society. He is an exceptional exhibitionist. During this Part 2, Dave shares with us more about how the UK National Dahlia Society trains judges, classifies new blooms, his history of how he got into dahlias and some of his favorite blooms to grow and show.  You can find out more about Dave on his YouTube @DaveGilliamDahlias.

    50 min
  7. Dave Gillam UK National Dahlia Society Chairman Part 1

    17 MAR

    Dave Gillam UK National Dahlia Society Chairman Part 1

    Join Joann and Allison chat with Dave Gillam of Dave Gillam Dahlias. Dave is currently serving as Chairman for the UK National Dahlia Society. He is an exceptional exhibitionist. During this Part 1, Dave shares with us his passion for dahlias and what it is like to exhibit dahlias over in the UK.  You can find out more about Dave on his YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/@DaveGillamDahlias or on social media @DaveGillamDahlias. Part 2 will release next week, March 24,2026!

    44 min
  8. Jeff Miner ADS National Show Chair

    10 MAR

    Jeff Miner ADS National Show Chair

    Join Joann and Allison chat with Jeff Miner, ADS National Show Chair. Jeff shares with us a little sneak peak into what to expect for the 2026 ADS National Show at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He shares with us details about weekend tours and activities and how to stage and enter your blooms.  You can sign up here to get email updates on the National Show.

    44 min
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All things dahlia

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  • Creator
    Joann Hartwell and Allison Lingbloom
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Dig on Dahlias

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