Re: dahlias

Yes it does make you feel calm when the nursery's do that. Ours also
piped in music or had 3-piece bands playing....nice way to shop with
vino in hand and soothing music surrounding you....

   
  Donna
  

"Theresa G." <macycat3@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
  Wow David- that sounds like lots of fun. I went to a plant sale in SF 
several years ago that served food and wine while you shopped. What a 
perfect combination : )
T.

David Franzman wrote:
> Linda and I attended the gala sneak preview of the flower show at the Sonoma
> County fair. The hall of flowers is an exhibit under 20,000 sq ft where
> landscapers and enthusiasts put together gardens within a theme. It's always
> fun to go the sneak preview where we are served wine and food and where we get
> to see the judging for the seperate gardens. This year the plant most used
> was dahlias. For several years my hibiscus were the main attraction but no
> more. And frankly, hibiscus are lousy flowers for indoor exhibits that are
> judged because you can't rely on the flowers opening and looking nice just
> when you want them to. Anyway, you can't believe the size, color and plant
> habit combinations of these dahlias. Tremendous! I have several dahlias and
> they went from plug to nice size plant in a year. We have been using them in
> combination with other flower we grow here for really beautiful arrangements.
> I don't remember if I sent a dahlia web site before but if I did well I guess
> I'm sending one again. But check them out. Some of them are quite stunning.
> http://www.dahlia.com/gallery2/main.php
> David
>
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