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Time to turn on the heated water buckets for my alfalfa pellet processing helpers! It got down to 30 degrees F last night, but wind chill brought it down to 18 degrees F. My ice puddles on the driveway never thawed out today.
December 1, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Time to turn on the heated water buckets for my alfalfa pellet processing helpers! It got down to 30 degrees F last night, but wind chill brought it down to 18 degrees F. My ice puddles on the driveway never thawed out today.
Clean up of the rocks continues. I have two sections left to do, and two are done. Look at that nice clean stretch on the left!
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Clean up of the rocks continues. I have two sections left to do, and two are done. Look at that nice clean stretch on the left!
The cinder blocks for the upper terrace for the dahlia bed are now all in place, all 181 feet of it. Still so much work to do, but it's exciting to have at least the first phase completed.
November 18, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The cinder blocks for the upper terrace for the dahlia bed are now all in place, all 181 feet of it. Still so much work to do, but it's exciting to have at least the first phase completed.
Almost done with Phase 1 of the upper terrace project. 6 feet left to go. It's a nasty last bit, as it was a burn pit and it's full of trash, big rocks, and deep-rooted weeds in very hard soil. Softer now due to the rain, I really want to finish this tomorrow.
November 17, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Almost done with Phase 1 of the upper terrace project. 6 feet left to go. It's a nasty last bit, as it was a burn pit and it's full of trash, big rocks, and deep-rooted weeds in very hard soil. Softer now due to the rain, I really want to finish this tomorrow.
Down to just 14 cinder blocks to place! It's getting cold, and it's been wet the last few days. I think I will be done with the cinder blocks on Sunday, but Monday for sure.
Rae Ann's Peach. I no longer have this--lost in the move.
Rae Ann's Peach. I no longer have this--lost in the move.
November 15, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Down to just 14 cinder blocks to place! It's getting cold, and it's been wet the last few days. I think I will be done with the cinder blocks on Sunday, but Monday for sure.
Rae Ann's Peach. I no longer have this--lost in the move.
Rae Ann's Peach. I no longer have this--lost in the move.
Down to just 24 cinder blocks to place, then I can start the even more fun job of moving ALL the rocks out to the pasture where they will eventually wind up in a deep pit to be buried out of the way.
'Coyote Ugly', a seedling which didn't make the cut.
'Coyote Ugly', a seedling which didn't make the cut.
November 13, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Down to just 24 cinder blocks to place, then I can start the even more fun job of moving ALL the rocks out to the pasture where they will eventually wind up in a deep pit to be buried out of the way.
'Coyote Ugly', a seedling which didn't make the cut.
'Coyote Ugly', a seedling which didn't make the cut.
Yesterday I was back at work de-rocking my upper terrace bed for the dahlias, and I am down to just 27 cinder blocks to place. I am not digging down as far as before as I approach the south end, so I am hoping to finish in the next week. Photo is Firesplash, a variegated single.
November 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Yesterday I was back at work de-rocking my upper terrace bed for the dahlias, and I am down to just 27 cinder blocks to place. I am not digging down as far as before as I approach the south end, so I am hoping to finish in the next week. Photo is Firesplash, a variegated single.
Still plugging away at the de-rocking of the terrace, but we went to Spokane today for a break and to get some items which aren't available in Omak. Also, got to shop at 2nd Look Books, a fabulous bookstore in Spokane. I did get ONE cinder block down when we got back home, though!
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Still plugging away at the de-rocking of the terrace, but we went to Spokane today for a break and to get some items which aren't available in Omak. Also, got to shop at 2nd Look Books, a fabulous bookstore in Spokane. I did get ONE cinder block down when we got back home, though!
I didn't do anything at all outside today--it RAINED. So I worked on paperwork instead. Not nearly as much fun as de-rocking the dahlia bed, but necessary nevertheless.
Here's Kelsey Sunshine to get us back on track.
Here's Kelsey Sunshine to get us back on track.
November 6, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I didn't do anything at all outside today--it RAINED. So I worked on paperwork instead. Not nearly as much fun as de-rocking the dahlia bed, but necessary nevertheless.
Here's Kelsey Sunshine to get us back on track.
Here's Kelsey Sunshine to get us back on track.
I feel as if I am repeating myself endlessly, but I've managed to put down five more cinder blocks between yesterday and today. Still SO many rocks, and still SO far to go!
November 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I feel as if I am repeating myself endlessly, but I've managed to put down five more cinder blocks between yesterday and today. Still SO many rocks, and still SO far to go!
This is not a potato.
It's an 8 inch long, 1 pound tuber of AC White Rabbit!
It's an 8 inch long, 1 pound tuber of AC White Rabbit!
October 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
This is not a potato.
It's an 8 inch long, 1 pound tuber of AC White Rabbit!
It's an 8 inch long, 1 pound tuber of AC White Rabbit!
Another 19 clumps divided on this somewhat damp day. The rooted cutting clumps take a long time to divide. Sometimes I feel as if I am holding a Rubik's Cube instead of a dahlia clump, just trying to figure out where to make the first cut (or if there's even any eyes on the tubers)!
October 27, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Another 19 clumps divided on this somewhat damp day. The rooted cutting clumps take a long time to divide. Sometimes I feel as if I am holding a Rubik's Cube instead of a dahlia clump, just trying to figure out where to make the first cut (or if there's even any eyes on the tubers)!
All of the dahlia clumps have been lifted for the season, and the work of dividing them has started. Work on the upper terrace is on hold until I get tubers in storage.
I had an assistant helping me with the dividing of the tubers.
I had an assistant helping me with the dividing of the tubers.
October 25, 2025 at 4:36 AM
All of the dahlia clumps have been lifted for the season, and the work of dividing them has started. Work on the upper terrace is on hold until I get tubers in storage.
I had an assistant helping me with the dividing of the tubers.
I had an assistant helping me with the dividing of the tubers.
I took a break from working on my upper terrace yesterday. I *did* divide a lot of dahlia clumps, though. Today I was back at it, and lifted 16 clumps along the upper terrace, and 19 clumps from the wood beds. 29 clumps left to lift!
I'll get back to working on the terrace soon.
I'll get back to working on the terrace soon.
October 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I took a break from working on my upper terrace yesterday. I *did* divide a lot of dahlia clumps, though. Today I was back at it, and lifted 16 clumps along the upper terrace, and 19 clumps from the wood beds. 29 clumps left to lift!
I'll get back to working on the terrace soon.
I'll get back to working on the terrace soon.
90 feet done, 90 feet to go for the upper terrace. Looking forward to getting it done before everything freezes for the winter.
16 clumps lifted today, only 80 some left to go. It's really slow going, since I keep hitting rocks whenever I stick my potato fork in to lift a clump.
16 clumps lifted today, only 80 some left to go. It's really slow going, since I keep hitting rocks whenever I stick my potato fork in to lift a clump.
October 21, 2025 at 3:32 AM
90 feet done, 90 feet to go for the upper terrace. Looking forward to getting it done before everything freezes for the winter.
16 clumps lifted today, only 80 some left to go. It's really slow going, since I keep hitting rocks whenever I stick my potato fork in to lift a clump.
16 clumps lifted today, only 80 some left to go. It's really slow going, since I keep hitting rocks whenever I stick my potato fork in to lift a clump.
More dahlia clumps lifted, and progress made on leveling out the upper and lower terraces. I pulled 12 clumps today, which doesn't sound like a lot, but I am lifting clumps and leveling as I go.
I have about 100 more clumps to lift, and will glad when I am done with that part of the work.
I have about 100 more clumps to lift, and will glad when I am done with that part of the work.
October 20, 2025 at 1:37 AM
More dahlia clumps lifted, and progress made on leveling out the upper and lower terraces. I pulled 12 clumps today, which doesn't sound like a lot, but I am lifting clumps and leveling as I go.
I have about 100 more clumps to lift, and will glad when I am done with that part of the work.
I have about 100 more clumps to lift, and will glad when I am done with that part of the work.
I had a visit from some members of the local dahlia society visit yesterday. They didn't realize I had as many (dead) dahlias as I do, so they are going to return next year BEFORE we have a killing freeze. They *were* impressed with the way the place looked though!
October 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I had a visit from some members of the local dahlia society visit yesterday. They didn't realize I had as many (dead) dahlias as I do, so they are going to return next year BEFORE we have a killing freeze. They *were* impressed with the way the place looked though!
The dahlia bloom spectacle finally stopped early in the morning on October 15. We had a low temp of 24 degrees for a few hours, which was enough to wipe them out.
Now to lift and divide and dream about next year!
Now to lift and divide and dream about next year!
October 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The dahlia bloom spectacle finally stopped early in the morning on October 15. We had a low temp of 24 degrees for a few hours, which was enough to wipe them out.
Now to lift and divide and dream about next year!
Now to lift and divide and dream about next year!
No new bloomers today. Just hoping we don't have a frost overnight!
I worked more on my terracing against next year's dahlia season. It's obviously not level, but it's reasonably straight and gives me an idea how it will look when it's done.
I worked more on my terracing against next year's dahlia season. It's obviously not level, but it's reasonably straight and gives me an idea how it will look when it's done.
October 15, 2025 at 2:44 AM
No new bloomers today. Just hoping we don't have a frost overnight!
I worked more on my terracing against next year's dahlia season. It's obviously not level, but it's reasonably straight and gives me an idea how it will look when it's done.
I worked more on my terracing against next year's dahlia season. It's obviously not level, but it's reasonably straight and gives me an idea how it will look when it's done.
I discovered today that when AC Paint is a solid red instead of red and white variegated, it turns into AC David. So I have TWO of AC David, and none of AC Paint. The photo is my original AC David.
Next year I will have both AC David *and* AC Paint.
Next year I will have both AC David *and* AC Paint.
October 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I discovered today that when AC Paint is a solid red instead of red and white variegated, it turns into AC David. So I have TWO of AC David, and none of AC Paint. The photo is my original AC David.
Next year I will have both AC David *and* AC Paint.
Next year I will have both AC David *and* AC Paint.
I don't know if this counts as a mislabel, but my 'AC Paint' is not painted. It's a solid red, instead. Fortunately, I have a friend who will supply me with a proper tuber of AC Paint next season. I need to figure out if AC Paint is a sport, and what the solid red is called.
October 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I don't know if this counts as a mislabel, but my 'AC Paint' is not painted. It's a solid red, instead. Fortunately, I have a friend who will supply me with a proper tuber of AC Paint next season. I need to figure out if AC Paint is a sport, and what the solid red is called.
I spent the day attempting to take photos of all the currently blooming dahlias. This was made much more difficult than it should have been thanks to the sustained 25 mph winds, and the occasional gust of up to 40 mph!
Rock Run Joy, a prolific and gorgeous bloomer.
Rock Run Joy, a prolific and gorgeous bloomer.
October 11, 2025 at 4:09 AM
I spent the day attempting to take photos of all the currently blooming dahlias. This was made much more difficult than it should have been thanks to the sustained 25 mph winds, and the occasional gust of up to 40 mph!
Rock Run Joy, a prolific and gorgeous bloomer.
Rock Run Joy, a prolific and gorgeous bloomer.
New bloomer today! AC Tweedly Dum, hybridized by Ken Greenwood.
October 10, 2025 at 2:59 AM
New bloomer today! AC Tweedly Dum, hybridized by Ken Greenwood.
A late bloom, but a good one. Allen's Fireball (albeit with a big green eye--it's late in the season).
October 9, 2025 at 4:02 AM
A late bloom, but a good one. Allen's Fireball (albeit with a big green eye--it's late in the season).
Cornel finally bloomed today. It shouldn't have been such a shy bloomer, but I think it did not like where it was planted.
October 8, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Cornel finally bloomed today. It shouldn't have been such a shy bloomer, but I think it did not like where it was planted.