Field Journal

All beginner dahlias bridal garden cut flower garden cut flower stems dahlia care dahlia growing dahlia guide dahlia varieties dahlias dinnerplate dahlias easy dahlias flower farm business flower farming flower production fox cottage farm giant dahlias grow more blooms grow your own wedding flowers new england garden profitable flowers romantic garden wedding flowers
How to Make Dahlias Bloom More: 7 Mistakes That Reduce Flower Production

How to Make Dahlias Bloom More: 7 Mistakes That Reduce Flower Production

— Shannon Shipman
Tagged: beginner dahlias cut flower garden dahlia care dahlia growing dahlias flower farming flower production fox cottage farm grow more blooms

If your dahlias aren’t blooming as much as you expected, the issue may not be the plant — it may be the approach. Here are 7 common mistakes that reduce flower production and how to encourage more blooms all season long.

If You’ve Never Grown Dahlias, Start Here | Beginner Dahlia Guide

If You’ve Never Grown Dahlias, Start Here | Beginner Dahlia Guide

— Shannon Shipman
Tagged: beginner dahlias cut flower garden dahlia growing dahlia guide dahlias flower farming fox cottage farm new england garden

If dahlias have been calling to you but you’re unsure where to begin, this guide was written for you. A grounded introduction to growing dahlias, rooted in real flower farm experience and the quiet joy of learning season by season.

Best Dahlias for Beginners and Cut Flower Gardens

Best Dahlias for Beginners and Cut Flower Gardens

— Shannon Shipman
Tagged: beginner dahlias cut flower garden dahlia varieties dahlias easy dahlias flower farming fox cottage farm romantic garden

Choosing the right dahlias can make all the difference when you’re starting a cut flower garden. In this guide, I share the beginner-friendly varieties I grow at Fox Cottage Farm — blooms known for reliability, strong stems, and the confidence they bring to new growers building a garden filled with beauty and purpose.