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The Dirt & the Details of Life on a Flower Farm

Welcome to our blog—where we share the rhythm of our weeks, the lessons from the field, and the beauty that comes with growing thousands of flowers in Western Pennsylvania. Whether you’re a fellow flower farmer, a customer who loves to learn more, or someone just curious about life on a working flower farm, we’re glad you’re here.

From weather woes to blooming breakthroughs, planting tips to business behind-the-scenes—this is where the story of Goose Creek Gardens unfolds, one week at a time.

The Anatomy of a Dahlia Tuber
Marjorie Dagnal Marjorie Dagnal

The Anatomy of a Dahlia Tuber

Dahlias are beautiful, lush plants that produce many blooms from August to the first frost. Dahlias come from tubers and each variety of Dahlia tuber has a different size and shape: large, round, small, or thin. No matter the size or shape, Dahlia tubers all grow Dahlia flowers.

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