Part of the class was an introduction to dahlias, and we were just blown away. We came home and purchased 500 tubers, dove in ...

There are lots of great reasons to plant dahlias, including the sheer diversity of color afforded by their many varieties and the bevy of beautiful blooms that last from late summer to fall.

Dahlias thrive in a sunny spot in fertile, well-drained soil. They're tender plants so can't be planted out until the danger of frost has passed in late spring, but on light soil their tubers can be ...