We've been growing dahlias for 12 seasons here at the farm, and slowly, over the years, Steve and I have curated the 700-ish named varieties we're growing in 2023 in our fields. This time of year, we're reminded why do work with tubers and weed baby plants 9 months of...
Sharing beauty
THROUGH DAHLIA EDUCATION
• the latest from Triple Wren •
Sharing beauty
THROUGH DAHLIA EDUCATION
• the latest from Triple Wren •
A Step By Step Guide to Creating A Flower Arbor
Are you planning an event and need a floral backdrop that is stunningly gorgeous but also transportable and sturdy? Then this floral archway "how-to" is for you! We made this beauty for the sweetest couple’s wedding in July, 2023. It was such an honor to create the...
Dahlia Comparison: Wyn’s N.E.W. Pastel and Bloomquist Alan
If you’re coming to the farm for an event this summer, you’re in for so much dahlia beauty! Prepare yourself! 😉 We’ve curated 700+ named varieties to grow in our fields in 2023, and aside from the beauty overload, having lots of varieties is so helpful to us for...
Legacy Dahlia Hybridizers: Glenn Gitts
Within our Dahlia Legacy Program, we’re honored to feature several different dahlias from hybridizer Glenn Gitts, who lives and creates right here in Whatcom County, Washington state. Despite his obvious current love for creating and cultivating dahlias, Glenn...
Dahlia Comparison: Bloomquist Endlesession and Hollyhill Pinkie
One of my favorite parts about growing the 700-ish named varieties we have at the farm this season is real time comparison of similar flowers. These two beauties are super similar, but on closer inspection you can see the differences! ???? Bloomquist Endlesession...
Legacy Dahlia Hybridizers: Jean Heeringa
Today we’d like to introduce you to another talented hybridizer: Jean Heeringa. We feel blessed to know her, as she brings so much joy and beauty into the world, and love having her as part of Triple Wren’s Legacy Program. Jean Heeringa Jean and her late husband...
A Step By Step Guide to Creating A Flower Wall
Are you planning an event and need a floral backdrop that will steal the show? We can help you make one! This video shows you how to create your own flower wall. You'll learn what supplies are needed, the number of flower stems you'll need to prepare, plus tips for...
How We Pivoted After Our High Tunnel Calamity
This year, a mid-March windstorm + very frosty nights led to a high tunnel calamity... which was the end of most of our flower seedlings ???? In the moment, it felt like a disaster. In time however, a new and better idea emerged. Each year, we plant dahlias in our...
Heat Can Affect Dahlia Color
Did you know that heat can affect the color of your dahlias? It's been super hot here at the farm and our plants have been experiencing a little bit of stress from the heat. Our Bloomquist Simple plants are blooming their cute little heads off right now, and we...
High Tunnel Calamity + Pushing Through Adversity
This year a mid-March windstorm + very frosty nights led to a high tunnel calamity… which was the end of most of our secondary flower seedlings and a big chunk of our 2023 dahlia seedlings.It was a blow for sure, but as farmers the world around have always done, we...
Legacy Dahlia Hybridizers: Walt and Cory Wynne
Walt and Cory Wynne This week in our Legacy Program hybridizer feature, we’re featuring Wyn’s Dahlias. When we first began growing dahlias, Walt and Cory Wynne were our down-the-street neighbors here in Ferndale, Washington, and their amazing, life-long journey of...
Legacy Dahlia Hybridizers: Kristine Albrecht
Today’s Legacy Program Hybridizer is no stranger to most dahlia lovers in the U.S., as her stunning creations have been melting the hearts of gardeners and florists alike for years! Kristine Albrecht, founder of Santa Cruz Dahlias, started growing dahlias in 2006, and...
Should I Stake or Corral My Dahlias?
After your dahlias grow to around 12 inches tall, it's time to start offering them some support. There are many different ways to do this, but the most common methods are staking and corralling. What is the difference and how do I decide which method to use? Staking...
Legacy Dahlia Hybridizers: Noni Morrison
Today we’d like to introduce you to another talented hybridizer whom we’ve welcomed into Triple Wren’s Legacy Program: Noni Morrison. Noni is the creator of the much sought-after Salish series of dahlias, including Salish Twilight Girl, Salish Snow Day, Salish Sea...
Dahlia Festival VIP Experience
We look forward to our annual Dahlia Festival every year here on the farm. The flowers are in full bloom and we get to meet all of you and share the beauty of our dahlias. For the first time ever, we've decided to host Dahlia Festival during Golden Hour because we...
Legacy Dahlia Hybridizers: Birch Bay Dahlias
We’re honored to feature in our Legacy Program many different dahlias hybridized by Steve and Sandy Boley of Birch Bay Dahlias. After growing and experimenting with dahlias for many years, Steve and Sandy’s first official dahlia introduction was released to the world...