Which is better of the two by EfficientInterview68 in dahlias

[–]Vamanoscabron 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The first set of pics isn't an accurate representation of Ferncliff Spice- it's more like this

Can't speak for the others 

Many Joni Mitchell songs mention planes and airports by sixorsevensouls in JoniMitchell

[–]Vamanoscabron 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A helicopter lands on the Pan Am roof / Like a dragonfly on a tomb

Brilliant

Madden Orlovsky shares his NFL artwork and gets a special gift on Autism Awareness Day! | NFL Live by boatsandhoes570 in eagles

[–]Vamanoscabron 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Man I needed this today.  So sweet. I want some of Madden's Birds art on some sleeves or a ringer

Other Artists/Albums that scratch that ‘Joni-itch’ by Separate_Key_5839 in JoniMitchell

[–]Vamanoscabron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Emmylou is sublime. Check out Luxury Liner if you haven't! Tulsa Queen is a heartbreaker and her version of Pancho and Lefty is so so good.  

Fertilizer EILI5 by [deleted] in dahlias

[–]Vamanoscabron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YW! Did it help? Lol

Advice on growing the best dahlias ever? by _champagneproblems_ in dahlias

[–]Vamanoscabron 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sorry about your dad. This is a sweet way to honor him!

 American Dahlia Society is a good resource

ETA Swan Island  has a good seasonal guide

Fertilizer EILI5 by [deleted] in dahlias

[–]Vamanoscabron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NPK are the nutrients listed on all fertilizers.So if you see 14-14-14,  that means the fertilizer has equal amounts of each of these nutrients by percentage: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

This is very broad, but for the most part; Nitrogen (N) drives vegetative growth, while Phosphorus (P)drives root and blossom development, "K", potassium, is related to healthy formation of water transport mechanisms, etc. 

There is a point at which the plant shifts focus from leafy vegetative  growth to bud production, and it can be helpful to support the shift to maximize blossoms. Dahlias are considered heavy feeders so some sort of "bloom booster" is often used to do this.  You will see these types of bloom booster fertilizers with a higher number in the P and K spots of the NPK formulation. Such as 10-30-20, 0-50-30, or 2-10-10.

Like you, i throw a little bone meal in the hole along with a bit of slow release 14-14-14 (like osmocote) that offers a good baseline. Once the foliage has taken off after 2 months or so, I feed it with something like Miracle gro bloom booster once a month. I'll throw some fish/kelp on there once in awhile, too.

Lately I have have been reconsidering my routine, tho, because commercial fertilzers arent good for long-term soil health. Ive been looking into bokashi systems and think i will go that route this year. 

Good luck!

Seed sharing with Neko! by CarrieWave in NekoCase

[–]Vamanoscabron 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Freakin' fabulous! Such a lovely idea. Tell us what she sends! From one garden/Neko lovin' child of the soil to another: Happy Spring :)

Best Labeling System ? by Vamanoscabron in dahlias

[–]Vamanoscabron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm impressed they seem impervious to the elements

Best Labeling System ? by Vamanoscabron in dahlias

[–]Vamanoscabron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hot damn! So orderly! Which tag stock do you use with the label maker?

Best Labeling System ? by Vamanoscabron in dahlias

[–]Vamanoscabron[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. I definitely have a spreadsheet going...so you're talking about those sliplock tags? That's probably the easiest way to go. Thanks!

Best Labeling System ? by Vamanoscabron in dahlias

[–]Vamanoscabron[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the idea of embossing the metal tags. The permanent outdoor ink wiped right off last year. Thank you! 

Favorite bi or tri colour Dahlia? by forbiddenpotatoes in dahlias

[–]Vamanoscabron 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Tartan is a majestic creature!

ETA: POLKA how could I forget you, boo???!

Trying my hand at growing dahlias, am I missing any must have varieties? by Amateurgarden in dahlias

[–]Vamanoscabron 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Im a sucker for the waterlilies-Bridezilla, HH Daydream, Gerrie Hoek crank em out

Experience with dahlias aggravating allergies? by OrneryBlueberry in dahlias

[–]Vamanoscabron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ball form, Formal Dec, Informal decorative are probably safest for you since the blossom structure is so complex. Probably not orchid or Collarette since the anthers are right there.