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Using Your Phone for Floral Photography with Adrienne of Tah-Dahlia!
Ep 22 · Aug 11, 2026 · 37 min
Join Joann and Allison chat (more learn from) with Adrienne of @Tah-Dahlia! on how to take better pictures of our dahlias using our phone cameras. Adrienne shares with us several different considerations on how to set up your scene, how to utilize lighting and how to capture the perfect picture. Helpful to those looking to enhance their social media and/or improve the images on their website. You can find out more about Adrienne on her Instagram @Tah-Dahlia!.
Roe Shands of Sweet Briar Flowers
Ep 21 · Jul 14, 2026 · 42 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Roe of Sweet Briar Flowers. What started off as relief at the end of a long day in coporate finance has flourished into a love for flower farming, dahlia growing and hybridizing. Roe and her husband grow thousands of dahlias in the Pacific Northwest. Her first introduction, Roe's Seanshine, landed the cover of the 2026 dahlia annual, Dahlias of Today! Listen to find out how they use dahlias for good. You can find out more about what Roe and Sean are up to on thei…
Sabika with Seattle Girl Farm
Ep 20 · Jul 7, 2026 · 42 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Sabika of Seattle Girl Farm. Sabika shares her story how gardening to support her father during health concerns unexpectedly brought her to grow and love dahlias. Once in the tech world and fashion design, Sabika now finds herself growing hundreds of dahlias, a member of her local flower cooperative, SnoCoFlo, and a memeber of her local dahlia socieity. You can find out more about Sabika on her social media Instagram @seattlegirlfarm and on her website www.seattl…
Catheriya Burke with South Moore Garden Discussing Virus Removal Through Meristem and Tissue Culture
Ep 19 · Jun 23, 2026 · 48 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Catheriya Burke of South Moore Garden. Catheriya is a hobby grower who fell into learning how to clean dahlias of virus through tissue culture because of her desire to grow healthy stock after purchasing some expensive international cultivars. Catheriya openly shares with others how to be able to do the same on her social media. Catheriya has started hybridzing dahlias and is creating some beautiful blooms! To find out more about South Moore Garden and all Cather…
Liz Appleby of Lilibet Dahlias
Ep 18 · Jun 3, 2026 · 49 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Liz Appleby of Lilibet dahlias. Growing and exhibiting dahlias over in East Sussex, Liz focuses on growing dahlias both for exhibition and improving cut flower varieites. Liz shares with us her story of how she got started in dahlias and what she is currently up to. Spoiler, Liz is a waterlily lover! You can find out more about Liz on Instagram @lilibetdahlias an on her website www.lilibetdahlias.co.uk
Dahlia Enthusiast and Exhibitor Philip Merritt
Ep 17 · May 26, 2026 · 48 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Philip Merritt, dahlia enthusiast and successful dahlia exhibitior. Philip went all in on dahlias after planting a few during the COVID lockdown. His love for dahlias exponentially grew into entering blooms into exhibition and winning Best in Show! While he was newer to growing dahlias, Philip is certinaly not new to growing and arranging beautiful flowers. Listen in to hear his journey with flowers.
Karen Sanchez ADS Classification Chair and Senior Judge
Ep 16 · May 19, 2026 · 56 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Karen Sanchez, ADS Classification Chair. Karen shares with us a look into keeping all the show results organzied within the Classification Handbook of Dahlias, an annual publication sent out by the American Dahlia Society summarizing all the show winning and newly introduced dahlias. Karen is an active senior judge in the Pacific Northwest. She has released a few blooms with the Hacienda prefix. Her new blooms are released through Lobaugh's Dahlias.
Joann and Allison: Dig on Dahlias 2nd Anniversary
Ep 15 · May 5, 2026 · 14 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with one another about it being the Dig on Dahlias' second anniversary! We have had so much fun meeting all of you. A huge thanks to all of you who support and listen in each week!
Brenna Estrada with Three Brothers Blooms
Ep 14 · Apr 28, 2026 · 30 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Brenna Estrada of Three Brothers Blooms all about her experiences writing the book, Pansies: How to Grow, Reimagine, and Create Beauty with Pansies and Violas. Brenna shares with us some of her inspiration, travels and connections that made this book possible. Pansies just recieved the 2026 AHS Book Award, sure to be enjoyed by anyone who picks it up. You can find out more about Brenna on her website www.threebrothersblooms.com and on her social media FB and IG @…
Stuart Wilkinson of The Dahlia Nut and DN Dahlias
Ep 13 · Apr 21, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with collarette breeder Stuart Wilkinson. Stuart grows and breeds dahlias in the UK. His dahlia prefix is DN, for dahlia nut. He is currently working exclusively on growing gorgeous unique collarette form dahlias, especially those with a dark center. Stuart also shares with us what it is like growing in his area. You can find more about Stuart on his Instagram, @dahlia.nut. He is also active in the facebook group, Collarette Corner.
Michael Burns President of the Canadian Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society
Ep 12 · Apr 14, 2026 · 52 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Michael Burns, the current President of the Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society of Canada. Michael's excitement and love for dahlias is infectious. He is growing and hybridizing dahlias in Ontario, Canada. He is both a successful hybridzier and exhibitionist. His dahlia hybrid prefix is Eire. Micheal has a few blooms that have been released and has many more in the queue. You can find out more about Michael on social media. Facebook, Dahlias by Michael, or on Instag…
John Farris, Physical Therapist: Caring for Our Bodies During Gardening
Ep 11 · Mar 31, 2026 · 29 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with John Farris, Physical Therapist, share some insight on how we as gardeners can care for our bodies during times of often sudden significant increased activity. In his practice, John helps gardeners work through common problems caused by over use/repetitive movements, prolonged posture, and heavy lifting. He shares some diffierent practical techniques on caring for our bodies and generously offered a PDF of exerices we should all be doing (found here).
Dave Gillam UK National Dahlia Society Chairman Part 2
Mar 24, 2026 · 50 min
Join Joann and Allison continue our interview with Dave Gillam of Dave Gillam Dahlias. Dave is currently serving as Chairman for the UK National Dahlia Society. He is an exceptional exhibitionist. During this Part 2, Dave shares with us more about how the UK National Dahlia Society trains judges, classifies new blooms, his history of how he got into dahlias and some of his favorite blooms to grow and show. You can find out more about Dave on his YouTube @DaveGilliamDahlias.
Dave Gillam UK National Dahlia Society Chairman Part 1
Mar 17, 2026 · 44 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Dave Gillam of Dave Gillam Dahlias. Dave is currently serving as Chairman for the UK National Dahlia Society. He is an exceptional exhibitionist. During this Part 1, Dave shares with us his passion for dahlias and what it is like to exhibit dahlias over in the UK. You can find out more about Dave on his YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/@DaveGillamDahlias or on social media @DaveGillamDahlias. Part 2 will release next week, March 24,2026!
Jeff Miner ADS National Show Chair
Ep 8 · Mar 10, 2026 · 44 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Jeff Miner, ADS National Show Chair. Jeff shares with us a little sneak peak into what to expect for the 2026 ADS National Show at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He shares with us details about weekend tours and activities and how to stage and enter your blooms. You can sign up here to get email updates on the National Show.
Levi Trembly of Levi's Dahlias with Plant Biologist Mike Qiu
Ep 7 · Mar 3, 2026 · 36 min
Join Joann and Allison talk with Levi of Levi's Dahlias and plant biologist friend Mike Qiu. Levi shares with us a bit of his dahlia journey and how he went from growing beauitful flowers to sowing his first dahlia seed. Levi shares his currently breeding goals. Levi and Mike dive deeper into how Levi focuses on healthy growing stock through virus testing. You can find out more about Levi's dahlias on his webiste:https://www.levisdahlias.com and on instagram @levi_tremblay.
Janell Weiss of the Pollinator Patch
Ep 6 · Feb 24, 2026 · 50 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Janell Weiss of the Pollinator Patch. With a professional background agriculture, Janell grows thriving dahlias in Ohio, placing a strong emphaisis on virus free dahlias. When she was first made aware of virus in dahlias, she set a goal to clean her garden and has stuck with it. Janell shares with us her experiences along this journey and how others can also achieve a healhty dahlia garden. Find out more about about Janell and the Pollinator Patch on social media…
Terry Schroeder: Pacific Northwest Trial Garden Director
Ep 5 · Feb 10, 2026 · 37 min
Join Joann and Allison discuss the Pacific Northwest Trial Garden in Tacoma, WA with Trial Garden Director Terry Schroeder. Terry has made significant contributions to the dahlia community. In addition to being director of the Tacoma Trial Gardens, Terry also serves as secretary for the Federation of Northwest Dahlia Growers and secretary for the American Dahlia Society. Terry shares with us how she and her husband, Bob, help coordinate all that is involved with running the Trial Garden. Its not…
Dr. Jan Gawthrop of Oldoc Dahlias
Ep 4 · Feb 3, 2026 · 47 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Dr. Jan Gawthrop of Oldoc Dahlias. Jan is a bovine pediatrician. He grows dahlias in Northeast Indiana and is a member, previously Vice President, of the Elkhart Dahlia Society. Jan shares with us a bit of his dahlia history and reminds us how much joy sharing these flowers with others can bring. Jan new dahlia introductions are distributed through jsdahlias.com and missysdahlias.com.
Barbara and Paul Bloomquist of Bloomquist Dahlias
Ep 3 · Jan 27, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Join Joann and Allison sitting around the table with Barb and Paul Bloomquist of Bloomquist Dahlias talk about how they started growing dahlias and how it looked for them over the years. Bloomquist dahlias are known for their beauty and strong plant habits, definitely staples in the dahlia garden. If you're intereresting in purchasing new Bloomquist releases be sure to follow Paul's son's dahlia farm www.northcascadedahlias.com and @northcascadedahlias on social media. North Cascade Dahlias grow…
Part 2: Steve and Sandy Boley, of Birch Bay Dahlias, Discuss Mentors and Breeding
Ep 2 · Jan 21, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Part 2 of our discussion with Steve and Sandy Boley of Birch Bay dahlias discussing their mentors. However, we do often get off topic and Steve and Sandy share quite a bit about breeding. Part 2 cover mentors: Wayne Holland, Jean Herringa, Steve Santose, Walt and Cory Wynne, Dick Williams and Bill Bonneywell. You can find out more about Steve and Sandy's breeding on their website www.birchbaydahlias.com or on their facebook page. Dahlia Legacy Project: https://www.legacy.nwdahlia.org/person/bole…
Part 1: Steve and Sandy Boley, of Birch Bay Dahlias, Discuss Mentors
Ep 1 · Jan 13, 2026 · 53 min
Steve and Sandy Boley of Birch Bay Dahlias are back! This time our converstaion focuses on how the many mentors of theirs influenced their journey to become the incredible hybridizers that they are today. Part 1 goes over mentors: Dr Kieth Hammett, Gordie Leroux, Richard Raymond, Evie Gullikson, Curt Sell and Bill McClaren. You can find out more about Steve and Sandy's breeding on their website www.birchbaydahlias.com or on their facebook page.
Deanna Kitchen with the Growing Kindness Movement
Ep 26 · Dec 2, 2025 · 48 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Deanna of the Growing Kindness Movement. Driven by a mission to use flowers as a way to connect and show kindness towards others, the Growing Kindness Movment has become a worldwide effort. To find out more about the Growing Kindness Movement, check out www.growingkindndessproject.com or on social media @growingkindnessproject. You can listen in on their new podcast, Growing Kindness, on all the major podcast platforms.
Rich Gibson of 20th Ave Dahlias
Ep 25 · Nov 25, 2025 · 52 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Rich Gibson of 20th Ave Dahlias. Rich shares with us all about his dahlia hybridizing from history to technique. You can find Rich's new introductions for sale through www.crazy4dahlias.com.
Heidi Zierdt ADS Chairperson, Trial Garden Director
Ep 24 · Nov 11, 2025 · 59 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Heidi Zierdt. She is the North Central Trial Garden director as well as the ADS Chairperson for all Trial Gardens. We discuss what an ADS Trial Garden is as well as how to go about entering hybridized blooms to be evaluated.
Jean Heeringa of Vista Dahlias
Ep 23 · Oct 28, 2025 · 39 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Jean Heeringa of Vista Dahlias! Her niece Lindsey, of IA Flower Farm, joins in on the conversation. Jean truely has a love for growing this beautiful flower, paired up with her innovative husband, Ron, the two grew thousands of dahlias in Whatcom County. Jean no longer sell hers tubers. You can find them with Lindsey at www.iaflowerfarm.com and another family member, Stacy, https://dillndahlia.wixsite.com/home. You can read more about Jean's dahlia history at the…
Joann and Allison: Chatting about the season coming to an end
Ep 22 · Oct 8, 2025 · 29 min
Join Joann and Allison chat about our recent adventures and our emotional preparation for the seasons end.
Melissa of Bee Merry Farm
Ep 21 · Sep 23, 2025 · 44 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Melissa of Bee Merry Farm talk all things running a dahlia farm while simultaneously working two other jobs. Melissa's love for dahilas and compassion for others is very apparent in all the wonderful things she does. Listen in as she shares what she is up to! You can follow Melissa on social media @beemerryfarm and on her website www.beemerryfarm.com. Follow her newsletter and her social media page to recieve updates on her tuber and seed sales.
Nina of Trillium Finch and Heart Song Roses
Ep 20 · Sep 16, 2025 · 38 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Nina about her new rose business Heart Song Roses. While Nina has been in the floral industry for years as Trillium Finch, she is braching out with a renewed love for old heritage roses selling varieties that are nearly impossible to find. Follow Nina on social media @trilliumfinch to find out more about Heart Song Roses and where to buy these roses and to find out information about Nina's annual tuber sale.
Senior Judge and Dahlia Hybridizer Connie Young-Davis
Ep 19 · Sep 9, 2025 · 47 min
Join Joann and Allison chat with Connie Young-Davis. Among many other talents outside of the garden, Connie is an exceptional dahlia exhibitionist and dahlia hybridizer (prefix Connie). She shares with us how she plans and tends her garden so her blooms can end up on the head table time and time again. Connie's garden is up in Canada, her varities are more easily accessible through Canadian tuber stores, however, they are starting to trickle down to the states. Check out the Dahlia Legacy Projec…
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