Aaron I agree with you 100%! It's almost like a treasure hunt to see how many new treasures you'll have for next year to grow. 😆 It really is exciting to see how many new tubers are produced every year.
WOW! Really? I'm sure you have some beautiful varieties. 😍 Dividing is really fun once you get started and know what to do. Its a great way to increase your inventory- I mean who doesn't want more dahlias? 🤩
That’s so good to hear! It’s hard at first, but once you start it becomes less intimidating. If you’re unsure, you can always wait until spring for when the eyes are more visible too. I’m here to help if you have any questions. ❤️
Great video- have watched many videos regarding dividing dahlias but none as specific and detailed as yours. Loved that you used the pen to circle the eyes to make them more visible to us newbies. Only my 3 rd year growing and have not divided yet- also appreciated the up close focusing to help us visualize them. Thanks for all the tips regarding tools , disinfecting and storing. I tried wood shavings this year not sure I will use again.
Thank you for discussing the anatomy! I watched a few videos before this and everyone talks about the eyes and necks like we all know what they mean 😅 It's my second year growing dahlias in my yard and I plan on digging them up and dividing them since I introduced so many lovely new varieties and I definitely want some for next year. Hopefully I'll be able to share with my MiL and we'll both have some beautiful additions ☺️ Thanks so much for your very informative video!
Thank you so much. ❤️ I feel the anatomy is important and coming from a research background I can’t help myself. 😂 That’s what I love about dahlias, you get rewarded year after year. It’s the perfect flower to share. Which are you looking forward to most?
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia Oh wow, thanks for the response ☺️ Heh, so I literally grabbed 1 or 2 of every variety of dahlia they had on the racks at my local Walmart - sure, not the best place to source bulbs but when you're on a budget, it'll do just fine (and thanks to your video, I was actually able to successfully divide a few and double the number I had to plant!) But now I have no idea which ones I put where 😂 Once they bloom, I'll make note of who's where! My MiL has a lot of the pom-pom and water lily types and I really like the cactus ones - something about those spiky petals does it for me! And I love the yellow with the bright orange/pink edges. I managed to scoop up an interesting cultivar of fuchsia from there on Mother's Day, too. It was the only one with white sepals and I'm leaning towards a Paula Jane variety but who knows 🤷🏻♀️ I'm just excited to have all these amazing plants that will continue to reward me with beautiful flowers, year after year ☺️ Thanks for letting me ramble about my flowers!
Thanks for this great video! I'm growing dahlias for the first time this year and I'm much less intimidated by dividing them next year after watching this!
Rheannon yay!!! It's going to be great, and you'll love growing them. I'll do a planting video when its time to get them in the ground, but if you ever have any questions, I'm here to help. 🙂
That’s awesome Joyce! Aren’t they so addicting!? I keep telling myself I don’t need more... but then I then I’m like one more wouldn’t hurt. It’s a viscous cycle.🤣
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia I know right. And then your tour of Swan Island didn't help, well it did. Lol. You my friend are an enabler of beautiful flowers. 😍
I have never grown dahlias before, but have bought a few this year and plan on buying a few more! I would love to have the marking pencil when dividing next year. Thank you for doing this video and for the give-a-way!
Absolutely! Vickie you'll love growing them. They are super addicting, and if you love fresh flowers in your home, then these are perfect for cut flowers! 😍
Wow Claudia this was such a great informative video! You really knew how to explain verbally and visually show anybody new/old gardener a great way to divide dahlias! Thank you so much!
Really informational video, I have never grown dahlias but I have bought some online for this year and I am hoping to get some flower in my Texas heat. Will refer back to this video when I have to divide them in the end of the season😄🌸
YAY! First off, how are you guys doing down there with this crazy weather? I hope you're safe. I'll definitely do another planting video this year. I know a lot of gardeners grow beautiful dahlias down there, so I'm super excited for you! 😍
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia We are doing mostly ok with the storm but I can not say the same for my garden😅luckily I had not planted out my starts and tubers
Aww!! I will definitely keep you guys posted. I totally picked some up at Costco, they had such good varieties this year! 😍 I haven't opened them yet, but I always find it hard with those. Maybe washing the peat moss off would help?
😃 I watched the video you mentioned a few months back. I watched the Swan Island tour several times and studied. I would pause and try reading the name signs that you didn’t say or put on the screen. This is my first year planting dahlias. I placed a Swan Island order and few days later I called and added more. Then I watched your video showing what you ordered and I added to my order again lol! I got Koko puff because you said it would be good in a container 🌸 THANKS your videos are helpful!
Anya!! That makes me so happy! 😍You’re going to absolutely love growing dahlias! I’m so happy these videos have been helpful, I’ll continue having more videos this year on Dahlias. Also, Swan Island has awesome tubers, I’m always so pleased at the quality of their flowers. 🥰
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Delores that is so exciting!!! 😍 You're going to love growing them, and they're the best cut flowers. Do you already have a spot picked out where you're going to plant it?
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia Yes, I am starting flower farming this year so I am growing a plethora 😀 I typically grow perennials (Roses, Hydrangea) but trying out more annuals this year.
I’d love to have one of those marking pens! This is my first year growing a cut flower garden outside of my usual veggie patch and I’m waiting for it to warm up here in TX after our crazy winter storms before I plant my dahlia seedlings and tubers outside. Thanks for this video! It is very informative for a beginner like me. I’ve saved it to refer back to when I pull them divide them this fall for storage! Most people don’t store dahlias around here since we usually don’t have this type of weather. I’ll not chance it just in case this happens again next year 💞
Yay! I hope you're all stay safe in TX. I'm sending you guys all of my love, and hopefully things go back to normal soon. 🥰 I love that more and more people are growing flowers. You're going to attract so many pollinators to your garden, your veggies will thrive even more. I'm so happy this video was helpful- I've posted several videos on dahlias and will continue to post more on them and cut flowers. 🤗
Loved your video- am new to the dahlia world. Only my second year so have not had to divide. Found your video to be so informative and inspirational- amazed by the indelible pencil as well- have spent lots of time labeling with plastic tags and flagging tape. Really enjoy your channel and videos. Would love one of those pencils.
Aww thank you so much Christine. 🤗 Okay isn't growing dahlias so addicting?! I haven't met one person who started and stopped. 😂 I hope this will be helpful for when you do divide yours. 🥰
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Great explanation Claudia, thank you! The pencils look awesome. I am in Portland metro area, 8b and usually just leave them in the ground with plenty of mulch, thanks for the tip about digging and dividing every couple of years.
Aww yay!! I'm here in PDX too. Thats awesome that you used mulch, that's what I recommend if leaving them in the ground (that's what I did last year too). I left some in the ground longer then I should have without protection and they rotted a bit. 🥴
Aww that's so good to hear Elma. You're going to do great, and it's all about practicing and getting experience. Let me know if you have any questions. 🤗
I think I watched this 2 days too late! I might’ve thrown out perfectly good tubers. I tossed those w/o very noticeable eyes! 😭 Of course, I need a pencil but seeing as how this is my first time growing dahlias, I’ll take a couple of those as well! Haha! Thanks for the tips and suggestions! Also, I LOVED your visit to Swan Island! I sure hope there is another visit coming soon! 💚
Aww thanks Rebecca. 🤗 I know it’s so gut wrenching to think we toss good tubers, but now you have some experience and you’re just going to get better and better at dividing tubers. I’m happy this video was helpful, I can’t wait to hear about how your dahlias do this year. 🥰
I need one of those indelible pencils! And I think I definitely pulled and divided my clumps when they were still too fresh and green -- very tough to cut. But at this point I have about 130 stored and doing well. :^) Overall your video was very validating -- I had Erin's guidance in her book, but what I ended up doing is very much like what I see you doing. (A video is worth a thousand words, sometimes.) What I thought were eyes, are what you thought were eyes. That is a real boost. Thank you!
Wow Kristi!! 130! Thats awesome!! I'm so excited for you! 😍 Will you be planting all of them in your garden? I'm actually taking Floret's Cut Flower course right now and our techniques are similar, I follow a lot of what she does it. 🥰
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia Oh, I can't possibly grow them all -- depending how many make it, I'll be giving most away. When the time comes and I know what's viable, I'll be posting offers for any I don't find homes for locally.
Wow, that's a ton of Cafe au Lait!! I'll be trying it out for the first time this year :D this will also be the first year I'll be dividing a few of my dahlias. Very helpful video!! I have been checking on mine in storage every few weeks but probably won't divide until mid-March. I might also get a head start planting them indoors soon after... :)
Yay!! I was so excited with how many Cafe au Lait I divided. 🤩 I’m so happy this video was helpful, and I am SO EXCITED you’re going to grow them this year. 🥰
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Oh really? Do you leave them in the ground for a more than a season before you divide them? I have a link in the description box for the pencils that you can click on- or you can also order them from Swan Island Dahlias. 😊
Ken and Diane that's so exciting!! You guys will love growing dahlias. I truly believe they are the most rewarding flower to grow in the garden. I can't wait to hear all about yours when they start to bloom. 😍
Yay I’m so excited! Will this be your first time dividing dahlias? So yes, you can let them dry for 24 hours before putting them back into storage. I mentioned that in my digging, dividing, and storing video, but I must have been too excited and didn’t mention it here. 😆 I’ll make a note in the description. 💕
Hi thank you for your great video about the dahlia tubers. Can I please have the name of the ink pencil you used to label the tubers, also where can I get them from? Can I get it from amazon?
Would love to win a pencil! Last year was my first year growing dahlias. I pulled up 40 divisions from 10 initial tubers! The only division I did last fall was to split any tuber sections that were loose within the clump. Love your videos, I’m learning a lot.
Awww thank you Lisa! 🤗 40! Thats amazing! Okay, I know dividing dahlias can be a little stressful, but isn't it the BEST feeling when you see your stock of dahlias multiply!? I get so excited over it. 😂
Yay! You were able to find yourself some indelible pencils this year!!! Did I not tell you how great they were!😄😉 You did a great job, but I don't know why I find watching other people dividing their tubers so nerve wracking!😬😰 After years & years of dividing thousands of tubers, you think I would be used to how brutal it always looks!😅
😆 Lisa I totally thought of you when I got the pencils!! You were so right, they’re AMAZING! Also, I I know how you feel about watching other divide, I just want to sit and help them. 😆 Obviously you have WAY more experience then I do, but I felt so accomplished after dividing so many different clumps. 😍
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia btw....no need to add me to the contest! I'm sure we still have tons of those pencils left out in the shed (somewhere😒😅😉). Please be sure they go to a well deserving home!😆
I actually don't start mine in pots. I plant them directly outside once there's no chance of frost, so for me that's late April or May. However, if you wanted to get an early start, you could start them in containers indoors about 4 weeks before your last frost, and then slowly transition them outdoors like you would with seedlings after any chance of frost.
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia Thank you! My Dahlias barely bloomed last year before the frost hit (they were planted directly in the ground). Thanks for the 4 week suggestion. I've read online, that last year wasn't a great year in my area for Dahlias. I also found out that Dahlias have different bloom times (i.e. 75 days, 90 days, 120 days etc). Perhaps the Toto Anemone dahlia I have is one that takes 120 days. After watching your videos, I purchased a few 75 day dahlias from swan island. Can't wait to give them a go this year.
The first time I stored tubers, I had live eyes on my old stems like an inch or two above from where the tubers meet the neck. Have you expirienced anything like that?
Hmm, were they around the crown of the clump? I have found some eyes high on the crown and not too close the neck like in others. But I still divided them and they were okay. If you aren't sure or if you are worried you could plant the entire clump again, unless its really large, then I would divide. Feel free to send my a picture on Facebook or Instagram if you'd like me to take a look. 🥰
For me I think it's equal. I always use super sharp tools, so I don't notice too big of a difference. I guess if you do divide in the Fall, they seem a little more rubbery.
Such a good video! I have been fearful to divide mine...this was really helpful. I would love to win a pencil...they look like a terrific tool . I did buy the curved knife at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens at Christmas.
How exciting Ronda!! Okay good job on buying the knife, its super helpful. Make sure it's sharpened, you might have to sharpen after dividing a few clumps, at least I did. You're going to do great, I'm so excited for you. 😍
Yes! If you are a beginner dividing in the spring may be easier since the eyes typically have a green or purple color to them so they are more easily identifiable. However if you dived them shortly after digging them it, they are also pretty visible. I hope you saw the examples in my dividing videos, I tried to show close ups. 🥰
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia Thanks, I guess it's not real "brain surgery" on a Dahlia tuber - stoopid me : D Today saw your new Swan Nurs Vid, what an operation to actually remove and replant 40 acres of Dahlia's! I apprec. you showing us the many aspects of their whole opr & it being labor intensive like us home gardeners, no shortcuts to get these beauties: ) ps Is your interior renovation coming along? Did you plant up your new back yard - Lots of trees, perennials & Figs? I remember the concrete being hoisted into place. So many exciting projects to behold (like Laura & Aaron at Garden Answer) Seems like you fell off my YT radar ??? but glad to see you're back.
Hi Formosa, I think I added a note to the description about waiting a day or two before storing after dividing, if not I will. Also I mentioned that in my latest dividing video. As far as common, I have never used that and have never had any issues before. But good callout for anyone who has issues with storing dahlias.🥰
Sheri, last year a grew a little over 100, this year it will be more. 😆 I don’t know exactly yet how many more, but luckily I have a friend with 14 acers which will hopefully be my overflow flower garden. 🤣 How about you, do you grow dahlias?
This was the best video on how to take care of tubers and how to divide them; so thank you for sharing this with us Claudia 👍🏽😊
Monique that makes me so happy to hear. I’m happy this was helpful, I’ll be dividing more soon. Please reach out if you ever have any questions. 🥰
This is the best explanation of dividing dahlias!
Wanda that totally made my day! Thank you so so much! 😘
I love dividing Dahlias. Its so much fun and intriguing to see how well you have done. Dahlias rule!!
Aaron I agree with you 100%! It's almost like a treasure hunt to see how many new treasures you'll have for next year to grow. 😆 It really is exciting to see how many new tubers are produced every year.
Great to see how you divide the dahlias. I was doing a lot of things wrong. I would love a marking pencil.
thank you - very informative. I've been growing Dahlias for 25 years and have never divided! Now I will.
WOW! Really? I'm sure you have some beautiful varieties. 😍 Dividing is really fun once you get started and know what to do. Its a great way to increase your inventory- I mean who doesn't want more dahlias? 🤩
Thanks for this video! Dividing this weekend and it's the first year doing it on my own. So intimidating but this video really was helpful!
That’s so good to hear! It’s hard at first, but once you start it becomes less intimidating. If you’re unsure, you can always wait until spring for when the eyes are more visible too. I’m here to help if you have any questions. ❤️
Great video- have watched many videos regarding dividing dahlias but none as specific and detailed as yours. Loved that you used the pen to circle the eyes to make them more visible to us newbies. Only my 3 rd year growing and have not divided yet- also appreciated the up close focusing to help us visualize them. Thanks for all the tips regarding tools , disinfecting and storing. I tried wood shavings this year not sure I will use again.
Great video! Thank you! It’s been very helpful for me dividing this week. 20 clumps done, 30 to go 🎉
Woohoo!!! Keep going!! It’s fun when you get going and you see how many new babies you get!
Thank you for discussing the anatomy! I watched a few videos before this and everyone talks about the eyes and necks like we all know what they mean 😅 It's my second year growing dahlias in my yard and I plan on digging them up and dividing them since I introduced so many lovely new varieties and I definitely want some for next year. Hopefully I'll be able to share with my MiL and we'll both have some beautiful additions ☺️ Thanks so much for your very informative video!
Thank you so much. ❤️ I feel the anatomy is important and coming from a research background I can’t help myself. 😂 That’s what I love about dahlias, you get rewarded year after year. It’s the perfect flower to share. Which are you looking forward to most?
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia Oh wow, thanks for the response ☺️ Heh, so I literally grabbed 1 or 2 of every variety of dahlia they had on the racks at my local Walmart - sure, not the best place to source bulbs but when you're on a budget, it'll do just fine (and thanks to your video, I was actually able to successfully divide a few and double the number I had to plant!) But now I have no idea which ones I put where 😂 Once they bloom, I'll make note of who's where! My MiL has a lot of the pom-pom and water lily types and I really like the cactus ones - something about those spiky petals does it for me! And I love the yellow with the bright orange/pink edges.
I managed to scoop up an interesting cultivar of fuchsia from there on Mother's Day, too. It was the only one with white sepals and I'm leaning towards a Paula Jane variety but who knows 🤷🏻♀️ I'm just excited to have all these amazing plants that will continue to reward me with beautiful flowers, year after year ☺️
Thanks for letting me ramble about my flowers!
Thanks for this great video! I'm growing dahlias for the first time this year and I'm much less intimidated by dividing them next year after watching this!
Rheannon yay!!! It's going to be great, and you'll love growing them. I'll do a planting video when its time to get them in the ground, but if you ever have any questions, I'm here to help. 🙂
Great information about dividing dahlia tubers! Thanks!
Thank you Justine, I’m happy this video was helpful. 💕
Last year was my first year growing dahlias. I am hooked. I love your videos they are so helpful for a first time grower. Thank you
That’s awesome Joyce! Aren’t they so addicting!? I keep telling myself I don’t need more... but then I then I’m like one more wouldn’t hurt. It’s a viscous cycle.🤣
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia I know right. And then your tour of Swan Island didn't help, well it did. Lol. You my friend are an enabler of beautiful flowers. 😍
This was very informative. I’ve never divided them before but next spring I will.
I have never grown dahlias before, but have bought a few this year and plan on buying a few more! I would love to have the marking pencil when dividing next year. Thank you for doing this video and for the give-a-way!
Absolutely! Vickie you'll love growing them. They are super addicting, and if you love fresh flowers in your home, then these are perfect for cut flowers! 😍
Thanks so much for your video Claudia, so helpful for me. Right now I will know how to divide them.
I have learned a lot from watching your videos. I hope I get flowers this year.
Yay! Thank you April. 💞
Wow Claudia this was such a great informative video! You really knew how to explain verbally and visually show anybody new/old gardener a great way to divide dahlias! Thank you so much!
Kahla!! You're the sweetest!!! Thank you so much!! Are you going to grow them this year? 😍
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia not sure. I did some last year they bloomed right when we got snow. So debating....so that's a yes 😂
Really informational video, I have never grown dahlias but I have bought some online for this year and I am hoping to get some flower in my Texas heat. Will refer back to this video when I have to divide them in the end of the season😄🌸
YAY! First off, how are you guys doing down there with this crazy weather? I hope you're safe. I'll definitely do another planting video this year. I know a lot of gardeners grow beautiful dahlias down there, so I'm super excited for you! 😍
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia We are doing mostly ok with the storm but I can not say the same for my garden😅luckily I had not planted out my starts and tubers
Please keep us posted what new kinds you ordered this year?
I got dahlias at Costco, can you believe I can’t make out the eyes on any tuber?😄
Aww!! I will definitely keep you guys posted. I totally picked some up at Costco, they had such good varieties this year! 😍 I haven't opened them yet, but I always find it hard with those. Maybe washing the peat moss off would help?
😃 I watched the video you mentioned a few months back. I watched the Swan Island tour several times and studied. I would pause and try reading the name signs that you didn’t say or put on the screen. This is my first year planting dahlias. I placed a Swan Island order and few days later I called and added more. Then I watched your video showing what you ordered and I added to my order again lol! I got Koko puff because you said it would be good in a container 🌸 THANKS your videos are helpful!
Anya!! That makes me so happy! 😍You’re going to absolutely love growing dahlias! I’m so happy these videos have been helpful, I’ll continue having more videos this year on Dahlias. Also, Swan Island has awesome tubers, I’m always so pleased at the quality of their flowers. 🥰
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Wow... I learnt something new... Thank you 💚
Yay! Thank makes me happy Kajal!! 💜 I will be dividing sone soon again.
Your video was helpful. I purchased my first dahlia this year.
Delores that is so exciting!!! 😍 You're going to love growing them, and they're the best cut flowers. Do you already have a spot picked out where you're going to plant it?
This is my first year growing Dahlias, so excited!
YAY!! Do you grow any other flowers? Dahlias are super easy in my opinion, and very rewarding. 😊
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia Yes, I am starting flower farming this year so I am growing a plethora 😀
I typically grow perennials (Roses, Hydrangea) but trying out more annuals this year.
I’d love to have one of those marking pens! This is my first year growing a cut flower garden outside of my usual veggie patch and I’m waiting for it to warm up here in TX after our crazy winter storms before I plant my dahlia seedlings and tubers outside. Thanks for this video! It is very informative for a beginner like me. I’ve saved it to refer back to when I pull them divide them this fall for storage! Most people don’t store dahlias around here since we usually don’t have this type of weather. I’ll not chance it just in case this happens again next year 💞
Yay! I hope you're all stay safe in TX. I'm sending you guys all of my love, and hopefully things go back to normal soon. 🥰 I love that more and more people are growing flowers. You're going to attract so many pollinators to your garden, your veggies will thrive even more. I'm so happy this video was helpful- I've posted several videos on dahlias and will continue to post more on them and cut flowers. 🤗
Divided dahlias before...thanks for the info
Perfect time. I need to divide my dahlias.
Yay! Do you have a lot to divide Sanjay?
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia I have 4 crates to divide.
Dividing in the spring.
Yay! That will be nice, I hope the eyes will be super visible for you. 😍
Loved your video- am new to the dahlia world. Only my second year so have not had to divide. Found your video to be so informative and inspirational- amazed by the indelible pencil as well- have spent lots of time labeling with plastic tags and flagging tape. Really enjoy your channel and videos. Would love one of those pencils.
Aww thank you so much Christine. 🤗 Okay isn't growing dahlias so addicting?! I haven't met one person who started and stopped. 😂 I hope this will be helpful for when you do divide yours. 🥰
Hi Christine, you were selected as one of the winners for the indelible pencils. Will you please send me your name and address to coasttocoasthomeandgarden@gmail.com OR feel free to message me on Facebook or Instagram. 😍
Great explanation Claudia, thank you! The pencils look awesome. I am in Portland metro area, 8b and usually just leave them in the ground with plenty of mulch, thanks for the tip about digging and dividing every couple of years.
Aww yay!! I'm here in PDX too. Thats awesome that you used mulch, that's what I recommend if leaving them in the ground (that's what I did last year too). I left some in the ground longer then I should have without protection and they rotted a bit. 🥴
I want to add dahlias to my garden this year :-)
Yay!! You totally should Cynthia, they are so fun to grow and super addicting. 🤩
First Texas needs to get out of this frozen tundra! Hope my wintersowing survives.
I have never saved tubers till this year. I hope I do this all correctly !
Aww that's so good to hear Elma. You're going to do great, and it's all about practicing and getting experience. Let me know if you have any questions. 🤗
I think I watched this 2 days too late! I might’ve thrown out perfectly good tubers. I tossed those w/o very noticeable eyes! 😭 Of course, I need a pencil but seeing as how this is my first time growing dahlias, I’ll take a couple of those as well! Haha! Thanks for the tips and suggestions! Also, I LOVED your visit to Swan Island! I sure hope there is another visit coming soon! 💚
Aww thanks Rebecca. 🤗 I know it’s so gut wrenching to think we toss good tubers, but now you have some experience and you’re just going to get better and better at dividing tubers. I’m happy this video was helpful, I can’t wait to hear about how your dahlias do this year. 🥰
I need one of those indelible pencils! And I think I definitely pulled and divided my clumps when they were still too fresh and green -- very tough to cut. But at this point I have about 130 stored and doing well. :^) Overall your video was very validating -- I had Erin's guidance in her book, but what I ended up doing is very much like what I see you doing. (A video is worth a thousand words, sometimes.) What I thought were eyes, are what you thought were eyes. That is a real boost. Thank you!
Wow Kristi!! 130! Thats awesome!! I'm so excited for you! 😍 Will you be planting all of them in your garden? I'm actually taking Floret's Cut Flower course right now and our techniques are similar, I follow a lot of what she does it. 🥰
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia Oh, I can't possibly grow them all -- depending how many make it, I'll be giving most away. When the time comes and I know what's viable, I'll be posting offers for any I don't find homes for locally.
Whoa! Yesterday you were under 2K,
Today you are 🥂 2,000🍾!
Good for you.
Great explanation 👌
Thank you so much!! 🤗
Wow, that's a ton of Cafe au Lait!! I'll be trying it out for the first time this year :D this will also be the first year I'll be dividing a few of my dahlias. Very helpful video!! I have been checking on mine in storage every few weeks but probably won't divide until mid-March. I might also get a head start planting them indoors soon after... :)
Yay!! I was so excited with how many Cafe au Lait I divided. 🤩 I’m so happy this video was helpful, and I am SO EXCITED you’re going to grow them this year. 🥰
Hi Sabrina, you were selected as one of the winners for the indelible pencils. 🤩 Will you please send me your name and address to coasttocoasthomeandgarden@gmail.com OR feel free to message me on Facebook or Instagram. 😍
Very interesting I have never divided mine so small. Very nice and great info. Can you share the source for the ink pencils?
Oh really? Do you leave them in the ground for a more than a season before you divide them? I have a link in the description box for the pencils that you can click on- or you can also order them from Swan Island Dahlias. 😊
I would love to have one of your marking pens (I’ve never grown them, but have several ordered). Thank you!
Ken and Diane that's so exciting!! You guys will love growing dahlias. I truly believe they are the most rewarding flower to grow in the garden. I can't wait to hear all about yours when they start to bloom. 😍
Want to add some to a new cut flower garden!
Samantha you totally should! 😍 They are so beautiful and easy to grow.
Don't the wounds have to dry and seal before you put them back into storage? I haven't divided them yet. I expect to do that next month.
Yay I’m so excited! Will this be your first time dividing dahlias? So yes, you can let them dry for 24 hours before putting them back into storage. I mentioned that in my digging, dividing, and storing video, but I must have been too excited and didn’t mention it here. 😆 I’ll make a note in the description. 💕
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia Yes...the first time. I sure love your videos! You should give away some dahlia tubers hint hint :)
Hi thank you for your great video about the dahlia tubers.
Can I please have the name of the ink pencil you used to label the tubers, also where can I get them from?
Can I get it from amazon?
Hello, happy it was helpful. You can go to www.dahlias.com. I get them from Swan Island Dahlias. ❤️
Would love to win a pencil! Last year was my first year growing dahlias. I pulled up 40 divisions from 10 initial tubers! The only division I did last fall was to split any tuber sections that were loose within the clump. Love your videos, I’m learning a lot.
Awww thank you Lisa! 🤗 40! Thats amazing! Okay, I know dividing dahlias can be a little stressful, but isn't it the BEST feeling when you see your stock of dahlias multiply!? I get so excited over it. 😂
Yay! You were able to find yourself some indelible pencils this year!!! Did I not tell you how great they were!😄😉
You did a great job, but I don't know why I find watching other people dividing their tubers so nerve wracking!😬😰 After years & years of dividing thousands of tubers, you think I would be used to how brutal it always looks!😅
😆 Lisa I totally thought of you when I got the pencils!! You were so right, they’re AMAZING! Also, I I know how you feel about watching other divide, I just want to sit and help them. 😆 Obviously you have WAY more experience then I do, but I felt so accomplished after dividing so many different clumps. 😍
@Coast to Coast Home and Garden oh yeah, after a couple of years of it (especially as many as you grow) you're a pro!
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia btw....no need to add me to the contest! I'm sure we still have tons of those pencils left out in the shed (somewhere😒😅😉). Please be sure they go to a well deserving home!😆
@@ramibu239 Aww, you're the best Lisa. I swear you should just start a dahlia farm again. 😍
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia that would be awsome! If only...😅
Great video 👩🦳
Thank you. 🥰
How many weeks before your last frost date, due you typically take your dahlias out of storage, to start in pots?
I actually don't start mine in pots. I plant them directly outside once there's no chance of frost, so for me that's late April or May. However, if you wanted to get an early start, you could start them in containers indoors about 4 weeks before your last frost, and then slowly transition them outdoors like you would with seedlings after any chance of frost.
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia Thank you! My Dahlias barely bloomed last year before the frost hit (they were planted directly in the ground). Thanks for the 4 week suggestion. I've read online, that last year wasn't a great year in my area for Dahlias. I also found out that Dahlias have different bloom times (i.e. 75 days, 90 days, 120 days etc). Perhaps the Toto Anemone dahlia I have is one that takes 120 days. After watching your videos, I purchased a few 75 day dahlias from swan island. Can't wait to give them a go this year.
The first time I stored tubers, I had live eyes on my old stems like an inch or two above from where the tubers meet the neck. Have you expirienced anything like that?
Hmm, were they around the crown of the clump? I have found some eyes high on the crown and not too close the neck like in others. But I still divided them and they were okay. If you aren't sure or if you are worried you could plant the entire clump again, unless its really large, then I would divide. Feel free to send my a picture on Facebook or Instagram if you'd like me to take a look. 🥰
Ty
Benton City Wa.
Happy this video was helpful. ❤️
Is the clump more tender to cut in the fall or the spring?
For me I think it's equal. I always use super sharp tools, so I don't notice too big of a difference. I guess if you do divide in the Fall, they seem a little more rubbery.
Such a good video! I have been fearful to divide mine...this was really helpful. I would love to win a pencil...they look like a terrific tool . I did buy the curved knife at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens at Christmas.
How exciting Ronda!! Okay good job on buying the knife, its super helpful. Make sure it's sharpened, you might have to sharpen after dividing a few clumps, at least I did. You're going to do great, I'm so excited for you. 😍
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia thanks for the sharpening advice. I wouldn't have thought to do that since it's brand new.
is it easier to distinguish eyes during the spring? I' cant find any so far
Yes! If you are a beginner dividing in the spring may be easier since the eyes typically have a green or purple color to them so they are more easily identifiable. However if you dived them shortly after digging them it, they are also pretty visible. I hope you saw the examples in my dividing videos, I tried to show close ups. 🥰
What if you mess up and have more than 1 eye for a tuber? Do you cut out the other "brains" just leaving one for one tuber? Thanks : D
I would just leave them. 🥰
@@InTheGardenWithClaudia Thanks, I guess it's not real "brain surgery" on a Dahlia tuber - stoopid me : D Today saw your new Swan Nurs Vid, what an operation to actually remove and replant 40 acres of Dahlia's! I apprec. you showing us the many aspects of their whole opr & it being labor intensive like us home gardeners, no shortcuts to get these beauties: )
ps Is your interior renovation coming along? Did you plant up your new back yard - Lots of trees, perennials & Figs? I remember the concrete being hoisted into place. So many exciting projects to behold (like Laura & Aaron at Garden Answer) Seems like you fell off my YT radar ??? but glad to see you're back.
Thank y ou!
You're welcome, I hope it was helpful.
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you didn't mention the need to dry tubers before storage and using cinnamon on cut areas
Hi Formosa, I think I added a note to the description about waiting a day or two before storing after dividing, if not I will. Also I mentioned that in my latest dividing video. As far as common, I have never used that and have never had any issues before. But good callout for anyone who has issues with storing dahlias.🥰
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How many dahlias do you grow?
Sheri, last year a grew a little over 100, this year it will be more. 😆 I don’t know exactly yet how many more, but luckily I have a friend with 14 acers which will hopefully be my overflow flower garden. 🤣 How about you, do you grow dahlias?
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