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Cut and come again

Best of Dahlia Awards 2025

January 25, 2026 by Jessica Otterstrom

In 2025 we grew just over 200 dahlias. Not all of the varieties are listed here, but here are some of our favorites. Can’t wait to see them bloom next year! Cornell Bronze Chimacum Troy Black Satin Sweet Nathalie Platinum Blonde Boom Boom White Linda’s Baby Rock Run Ashley Caitlin’s Joy

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Zinnias

January 25, 2026April 27, 2025 by Jessica Otterstrom

Zinnias are a beginner favorite. They are easy to grow, come in many different beautiful colors, and are somewhat drought tolerant for desert growing. I remember my mom growing zinnias in our garden each year and then saving the heads gone to seed to replant the next year. We never cut them or brought them … Read more

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Cosmos

January 25, 2026April 27, 2025 by Jessica Otterstrom

The best word I have to describe Cosmos is whimsical. They are airy, light, and happy little flowers! They are a fabulous filler flower in bouquets and are gorgeous in your yard. I love planting them on the edge of my manicured yard as it transitions into the natural New Mexican habitat. They feel like … Read more

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Snapdragons! It’s time!

January 25, 2026April 26, 2025 by Jessica Otterstrom

Snapdragons are my FAVORITE flower! I don’t know if it is the memory of “snapping them” as a kid (and watching my kids do so now), or the majesty of watching the flowers bloom up the spike stem for several days on my kitchen counter, but they bring me so much joy. I want all … Read more

Categories OtterlyBlooming, Snapdragons Tags Annual, Cool Season, Cut and come again 1 Comment
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