Leader, mentor, excellent counsel and benefactor are some of words that describe Harry Rissetto. No one has greater love for the American Dahlia Society.
Currently serving as an elected Trustee, Harry has been active in the ADS for many years. He has served in many capacities, including President. He has taken the lead in this adventure we call the 100th … See entire post.
Dave is well-known internationally for what he has contributed to the National Dahlia Society of England. He served as editor of their publication, “The Dahlia Annual” and he is currently the NDS Treasurer Emeritus. He is recognized for his photographic contributions and for his ability to capture images of the dahlia with great acuity, both in the show and in … See entire post.
Barbara is a founder of the Greenwich Dahlia Society in Connecticut.
Our late ADS Board Member Steve Nowotarski and I had a conversation during the late fall, early-winter last year. Steve had called see if we could honor Barbara at our Centennial Show. Steve credited her with creating much interest in the dahlia through her dedication and energy and especially … See entire post.
The ADS Gold Medal 2015 was presented to Jim Chuey and in memory of Carl Chuey, September 5, 2015. Ron MIner, past ADS President presented the award.
Ron’s remarks:
“Most of you know that an important part of every ADS National Show is the presentation of several awards, the most prestigious of those awards is the ADS Gold Medal. Each … See entire post.
Whenever dahlia people discuss open-centered type dahlias, especially during the judging process, we often hear reference to so many rows of stamens, not enough or too many stamens, etc. The Original Judging Manual stated…”in the open-centered types the disc in perfect show condition should present no more than two rows of pollen bearing stamens…” That wording has been carried through … See entire post.
The Organic Corner: June Bulletin 2009
Some thoughts on Actively Aerated Compost Tea
Excerpts from an article by Jeff Lowenfels; Jeff has given his permission to this for use of parts of this discussion.
When I write about compost tea and promote its use to return biology to soils, I am speaking only of “Actively Aerated Compost Tea” (AACT); a … See entire post.
One of the most important components of a green program for your garden is aerated compost tea. This tea when produced properly will reintroduce necessary biology back into your garden. With repeated applications your soil will be alive again. Your garden will require less water and almost no fertilizer. Your plants will thrive and your blooms will have stronger color. … See entire post.
When farming began in the United States over 200 years ago the available land was vast and untapped. When a farmer depleted his farm’s soil nutrient level, he simply cleared land and started a new one. Most had 3 farms in their lifetime. Of course that option has long passed, and we need to be conscious of our garden’s soil … See entire post.
Wha-at! I think I have been reborn again! I can only hope this next life is better than my last. I cannot recall how many lives I have had, but it seems more than most, possibly by luck and good caregivers. Many other tubers are not so fortunate. Some tubers are merely dug up and thrown into a large can. … See entire post.
Spider mites thrive in warm or hot, dry weather. They survive over the winter on a number of plants, including many evergreens. Carbamates such as DDT and Sevin cause an explosion in fertility of spider mites. Use any Carbamate and you will have spider mites all over. Some of the pyrethrium based insecticides also increase the activity of mites — … See entire post.