Dig on Dahlias

Joann Hartwell and Allison Lingbloom
  • 4.6 (24)
  • Home & Garden
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All things dahlia

  1. Liz Appleby of Lilibet Dahlias

    Jun 3

    Liz Appleby of Lilibet Dahlias

    Join Joann and Allison chat with Liz Appleby of Lilibet dahlias. Growing and exhibiting dahlias over in East Sussex, Liz focuses on growing dahlias both for exhibition and improving cut flower varieites. Liz shares with us her story of how she got started in dahlias and what she is currently up to. Spoiler, Liz is a waterlily lover!  You can find out more about Liz on Instagram @lilibetdahlias an on her website www.lilibetdahlias.co.uk

    49 min
  2. Dahlia Enthusiast and Exhibitor Philip Merritt

    May 26

    Dahlia Enthusiast and Exhibitor Philip Merritt

    Join Joann and Allison chat with Philip Merritt, dahlia enthusiast and successful dahlia exhibitior. Philip went all in on dahlias after planting a few during the COVID lockdown. His love for dahlias exponentially grew into entering blooms into exhibition and winning Best in Show! While he was newer to growing dahlias, Philip is certinaly not new to growing and arranging beautiful flowers. Listen in to hear his journey with flowers.

    48 min
  3. Karen Sanchez ADS Classification Chair and Senior Judge

    May 19

    Karen Sanchez ADS Classification Chair and Senior Judge

    Join Joann and Allison chat with Karen Sanchez, ADS Classification Chair. Karen shares with us a look into keeping all the show results organzied within the Classification Handbook of Dahlias, an annual publication sent out by the American Dahlia Society summarizing all the show winning and newly introduced dahlias. Karen is an active senior judge in the Pacific Northwest. She has released a few blooms with the Hacienda prefix. Her new blooms are released through Lobaugh's Dahlias.

    56 min
  4. Joann and Allison: Dig on Dahlias 2nd Anniversary

    May 5

    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
  5. Brenna Estrada with Three Brothers Blooms

    Apr 28

    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
  6. Stuart Wilkinson of The Dahlia Nut and DN Dahlias

    Apr 21

    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.

    1h 13m
  7. Michael Burns President of the Canadian Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society

    Apr 14

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

    Mar 31

    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
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All things dahlia

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  • Creator
    Joann Hartwell and Allison Lingbloom
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
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    Dig on Dahlias

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