by cds-admin | Feb 10, 2016 | Dahlias
The third week of September after returning from the National Show at Harrogate is the start of my season. During September and October I gather seed heads to dry and feed all the beds with potash. I mark my “first choice” plants that I want to use for propagation and...
by cds-admin | Nov 1, 2013 | Dahlias
The late Peter Greenway (Society Vice Chairman in 2013) celebrated his success at the National Dahlia Shows at RHS Wisley and Harrogate in 2013. Weston Stardust, Josudi Telstar and Ryecroft Pixie earned Pete a Bronze Medal in The Weston Trophy at Wisley. A Silver...
by David Jasper | Mar 30, 2013 | Dahlias
The Early Years – 1978-1988 Like most farmers, gardening was not of any great interest to me, the garden was ploughed with a four furrow plough and planted in one day. Any plants that germinated were left to their own devices until it was time to harvest for the...
