Dahlia Projects at the Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center
June 24, 2025 Update
Aaron Greenwood
Dahlia Ketchup & Mustard along the fence line that divides the guest parking lot and master gardener plots.
This is our mid-season report on the status of the Agri-Nature Center Dahlia projects. These projects would not be possible without the vision of master gardener Bill Shen.
Dahlia Bed By The Fence
Planted April 9, 2025
Dahlia Ketchup and Mustard
The dahlias by the fence are healthy and blooming When they reach their full growth they will offer quite a sight to guests arriving at the Argi-Nature Center.
Dahlia Ketchup and Mustard
Raised Dahlia Beds
Planted April 9, 2025
Dahlia Ivanetti
The raised dahlia beds are in great shape and it shows. Dahlias Little Blessings, Ivanetti and Bride-To-Be are blooming and Cafe Au Lait should bloom very soon.
The raised dahlia beds are positioned in front of Agri-Nature Center and thus will be on full display for all visitors to enjoy.
Dahlia Bride-to-Be
Community Garden
Planted May 9, 2025
Dahlia Pooh
The state of the community garden is good. Some plants have bloomed. We can expect vigorous growth in August.
Rain begets weeds, but they are under control. Master Gardener Bill Shen and I have been weeding on Thursdays and will continue for the rest of the season.
Dahlia Alpen Cherub
Lavender Field
Planted June 14, 2025
Dahlia Harvey Koop
While planting the lavender field dahlias a Hollyhock was growing mid-row. No one had the heart to pull it up, thus it stands today.
Surprisingly, a Harvey Koop dahlia tuber survived the winter, grew and blossomed. The dahlias planted this year are expected to bloom later in the season.
The lavender field row is being weeded on Thursday too.
Hollyhock
Photo Credits: Sue Isley except where noted.
Aaron Greenwood page featured image and image of Dahlia Harvey Koop.
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