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Originally published in "Organic Gardening and Farming" (May 1964) by Harry L. Dixon, this timeless advice holds up beautifully for today’s organic gardeners. Raised for their beauty, dahlias respond incredibly well to organic care. Here is Dixon’s classic guide to producing prize-winning blooms. There is no good reason why you cannot grow prize-winning dahlias just as well as the neighbor you envy. If you want to start a collection of awards, follow these foundational steps

Congratulations on your new tubers! Whether you joined us for our annual May sale in North Kingstown or Bristol, following these professional growing tips will ensure your dahlias thrive in the New England climate. When to Plant Dahlia Tubers in Rhode Island Dahlias are tropical plants and do not like the cold. In Rhode Island and surrounding states, tubers should be planted outdoors at the same time you would plant warm-weather vegetables like tomatoes or eggplants. Optimal