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Post by dcdahlia on Aug 26, 2014 20:52:34 GMT
Well done moonlight, wisley and harrogate for you next year.Been to the trials at leeds today with my society and a lot of people were interested in Tels Birkensaw Wyns favourite.There is a lot of good looking blytons a one called shiraz took my eye it is not unlike george marston but had much better centres.As soon as I get time(don't know when) I have photos to put on.I am starting to sweat now  on how much I will have for harrogate with the cooler temps really slowing them down,might be struggling for a great choice of small decs and oakwood goldcrest looks extremely doubtful .I WILL learn to leave them be one year.  |
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Post by snute2008 on Aug 27, 2014 8:15:52 GMT
Been really cold over night here. I have read that if blooms are a couple of days behind you can pick and put in tepid water to open them up - anyone tried this with any great success?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2014 14:09:55 GMT
Been really cold over night here. I have read that if blooms are a couple of days behind you can pick and put in tepid water to open them up - anyone tried this with any great success? Simon, This is quite true !! providing they dont have green centers. If they do dont waste your time as they will not close up. When cutting for show you should be looking for blooms with a good bit of center, nut too much or their bum end will blow before the center is at its best. |
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Post by robs2dogs on Aug 27, 2014 17:20:04 GMT
Well up in shot for a Fridays have been to earnest caukwells asking dailies; to some allotments unlikely plan the Leeds dahlia trials tomorrow and keighley agricultural show next weekend I received some dailies from lichens Susan gillot is really nice more garden variety but as I dont show I have180 in the allotment have taken some purple sports of rassbe
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Post by Tel on Aug 27, 2014 18:23:33 GMT
Well up in shot for a Fridays have been to earnest caukwells asking dailies; to some allotments unlikely plan the Leeds dahlia trials tomorrow and keighley agricultural show next weekend I received some dailies from lichens Susan gillot is really nice more garden variety but as I dont show I have180 in the allotment have taken some purple sports of rassbe Hi Rob, there is some good dahlia growers show, at Keighley Agricultural Show.  |
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Post by Tel on Aug 28, 2014 14:12:08 GMT
Received my exhibitors number today for Harrogate, just need some blooms now.
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Post by Lou78W on Aug 28, 2014 19:51:18 GMT
Received my exhibitors number today for Harrogate, just need some blooms now. I hope so!!!.....don't want a wasted journey (No pressure -  ) |
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Post by Raymond on Aug 29, 2014 0:33:26 GMT
Just wanting to wish all you dahlia competitors the very best of luck in the forthcoming big competitions. I hope all goes great for you all and us newbies expect you to bring back plenty of trophies to the garden friends community.
We also expect loads of fab pictures please !
Have great shows and good luck to you all
All the best
Raymond
Ps if any of you attending Kent show I will be going to see it with my note book and camera My first show so excited to attend. I will be posting pictures of the winning entries and my personal favorites.
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Post by Cherry on Aug 29, 2014 5:42:54 GMT
We will look forward to the pics Raymond. Hope you enjoy the show too. |
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Post by robh on Aug 29, 2014 15:10:44 GMT
hi tel had a good day at the dahlia trials some stunning plants did you have any at the trials am lookin forwarrd to kieghley are you putting any plants in also i believe that there is one this weekend
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Post by Lou78W on Aug 29, 2014 16:20:20 GMT
hi tel had a good day at the dahlia trials some stunning plants did you have any at the trials am lookin forwarrd to kieghley are you putting any plants in also i believe that there is one this weekend You are obviously not up to date on the forum...tsk...norty boy...lol Tel has several seedlings in the trials......see if you can find them |
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Post by Tel on Aug 29, 2014 18:54:31 GMT
hi tel had a good day at the dahlia trials some stunning plants did you have any at the trials am lookin forwarrd to kieghley are you putting any plants in also i believe that there is one this weekend You are obviously not up to date on the forum...tsk...norty boy...lol Tel has several seedlings in the trials......see if you can find them I am sure if I went to the dahlia trials and saw a collarette called Garden Friends, I think it may ring a bell.  |
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Post by Tel on Aug 29, 2014 19:28:18 GMT
Will have to go down to the allotment tomorrow, there is a lot of dahlia stems, that need a ring of Vaseline. Boring job. but essential....if you don't want them chewed !!......I'm expecting to see some of your seedlings at Harrogate......no pressure !...lol Not sure about Garden Friends for Harrogate, its been flowering a fair while now and the stems are now getting shorter, Wyn's Favourite was thinking about entering it in the seedling classes, but I have not entered it. When I cut anything for Harrogate (a big if at the moment) if there is 3 decent blooms of Wyn's I can make a late entry on the day. |
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Post by Lou78W on Aug 29, 2014 19:39:29 GMT
I'll keep my fingers crossed then xx
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Post by Tel on Aug 30, 2014 17:55:44 GMT
Anyone else having daisy eyed poms this season ?
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on how much I will have for harrogate with the cooler temps really slowing them down,might be struggling for a great choice of small decs and oakwood goldcrest looks extremely doubtful .I WILL learn to leave them be one year. 
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