Summer seems so short here in Oregon. Actually, it's probably much longer than, say, Vermont summers. But because spring is indistinguishable from winter and autumn is about 2 two weeks long, summer feels very fleeting. When dahlias make their ostentatious debut at the farmer's markets, than you know the end is near.This specimen I bought today at the Montavilla market from a guy that has this amazing dahlia farm in his yard at his home very close to mine. Another example of the urban farming trend here in Portland. This flower is called a "dinner plate" dahlia because it is over 10" wide.
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What a beautiful photo. There was a man in Provincetown who was famous for his full yard of Dahlia's every summer. He was known to be a real grouch and I found it funny that someone so grumpy would go through all that trouble every year to make something so beautiful for everyone passing by to enjoy.
xo K
PS love the blog, keep it up!
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