NYT bestselling author Susan Wittig Albert returns to Depression-era Darling, Alabama . . . where the ladies of the Dahlias, the local garden club, are happy to dig a little dirt! In the seventh book of this popular series, it looks like the music has ended for Darling’s favorite barbershop quartet, the Lucky Four Clovers—just days before the Dixie Regional Barbershop Competition. Another unlucky break: a serious foul-up in Darling’s telephone system—and not a penny for repairs. And while liquor is legal again, moonshine isn’t. Sheriff Buddy Norris needs a little luck when he goes into Briar Swamp to confront Cypress County’s most notorious bootlegger. What he finds upends his sense of justice. Once again, Susan Wittig Albert has told a charming story filled with richly human characters who face the Great Depression with courage and grace. She reminds us that friends offer the best of themselves to each other, community is what holds us together, and luck is what you make it. Bonus features: Liz Lacy’s Garden Gate column on “lucky” plants, plus the Dahlias’ collection of traditional Southern pie recipes and a dash of cookery history. Reading group questions, more recipes, and Depression-era info @www.DarlingDahlias.com “Captivating . . . Charming characters, a fast-paced plot, and a strong sense of history help make this a superior cozy.” —Publishers Weekly “The author of the popular China Bayles mysteries brings a small Southern town to life and vividly captures an era and culture—the Depression, segregation, class differences, the role of women in the South—with authentic period details. Her book fairly sizzles with the strength of the women of Darling.” —Library Journal Starred Review
This unique floral pattern is shown in color Dahlia, which kept bringing to mind P.G. Wodehouse’s Jeeves and Wooster, and Bertie’s Aunt Dahlia, whom he imagines is addressed by her husband as Dahlia, darling. :)
Did you know that if you cut your dahlias deeply, it will keep your plants healthier and make them chug out longer, strong stems? If you cut too short, your dahlias will become leggy, and stems will become weak & floppy. Cut 14”-18” below the bloom, just above a leaf node. Side buds probably won’t […]
It’s Labor Day weekend, 1935, and members of the Darling Dahlias—the garden club in little Darling, Alabama—are trying to keep their cool at the end of a sizzling summer. This isn’t easy, though, since there’s a firebug on the loose in Darling. He—or she!—strikes without apparent rhyme or reason, and things have gotten to the point where nobody feels safe. What’s more, a dangerous hurricane is poised to hurl itself in Darling’s direction, while a hurricane of a different sort is making a whirlwind campaign stop: the much-loved-much-hated senator from Louisiana, Huey P. Long, whom President Roosevelt calls the “most dangerous man in America.” Add Ophelia Snow’s secret heartthrob, Liz Lacy’s Yankee lover, and the Magnolia Ladies’ garden of red hot pokers, fire-red salvia, and hot pink cosmos, and you have a volatile mix that might just burst into flames at any moment. Author Susan Wittig Albert has brought us another delightful assortment of richly human characters who face the challenges of the Great Depression with courage and grace. Her books remind us that friends offer the best of themselves to each other, community is what holds us together, and even when life seems too hot to handle, there’s always hope.
How to: Triming and Staking Dahlias - I'm going to show you how my 27 tubers are doing and let you know what's next for the dahlias I'm growing.
You can divide dahlias in the fall or you could do so in the spring. But it’s not quite as simple as just cutting a tuber free.
Darling Dahlias Stamp and Die Set by Simon Hurley combines HUR80626 Ranger Darling Dahlias Stamp Set and S3-470 Darling Dahlias Etched Dies to bring together a delightful burst of Dahlia blooms! Use the outline die to cut a perfect Dahlia flower from the stamp set. Or nest the insert with the outline die to create your own kind of flower. Also included are two types of sprigs and a leaf accent. Spellbinders Paper Arts and Ranger Ink are excited to be in this wonderful collaboration of bringing Simon Hurley’s signature stamps and coordinating dies to you!
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These days, the Cafe au Lait dahlia is all the rage in the wedding flower world and it’s not hard to see why. I’ve grown this beauty for a number of seasons but finally clued in and tucked 100 row feet into one of our greenhouses to get a jump on field plantings and provide […]
The little wizard Dahlia Wizard of Oz is an adorable ball-dahlia. It is very popular on every Instagram post. It is probably because of its beautiful soft pink colour combined with the small ball-shaped flowers. At the heart, the flower is yellowish and the petals a bit darker pink, the further out, the lighter the colour pink becomes. This gives a very nice fairy-tale effect. Dahlia Wizard of Oz produces lots of beautiful flowers. Price per 1 tuber clump
We count on Shrimps to bring us playful knitwear that many could only dream of and this year they delivered! This vibrant and plush cable knit sweater has a slightly dropped shoulder and cropped boxy fit through the body. Adorned with darling dahlia embroidered flowers, a scalloped edge placket and seven mother of pearl buttons. Finished with a cable knit mock neck and a sweet tonal bow tie right at the top… does it get any better than this? - Made in China - 50% wool, 50% acrylic - Hand wash cold - Fits true to size - Samantha is 5’ 8”; bust 31.5” ; waist 25”; hips 34.5”; wears a size x-small
Clare Foster explains how to grow dahlias, how to care for them, whether they are perennials, and chooses favourite varieties
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You can divide dahlias in the fall or you could do so in the spring. But it’s not quite as simple as just cutting a tuber free.
Dahlias are a gorgeous late summer bloomer. You can get more of what you love this Spring when you propagate Dahlias from Cuttings!
Introducing the Ranger Simon Hurley Darling Dahlias Cling Stamps - the perfect addition to your crafting arsenal! These cling rubber peel-apart background stamps are designed by Simon Hurley himself, and are perfect for creating unique backgrounds and adding dimension to your cards and other paper craft projects. Measuring at a versatile 6 x 6 inches, this stamp is designed to cover the entire front of various card sizes, giving you a seamless and professional finish. What's more, the stamp comes in 5 pieces, allowing you to peel cut pieces out individually from the background to create even more versatility and unique designs. With the Ranger Simon Hurley Darling Dahlias Cling Stamps, you'll be able to create amazing designs and impress your friends and family with your crafting skills. So why wait? Get yours today and start creating!
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Detailed steps for how to take dahlia cuttings from pricey tubers to build your own stock for less money. Learn tips and tricks from Love 'n Fresh Flowers.
Hello friends! I'm so excited to be guest designing for Whimsy Stamps this month! They sell so many fun and unique stamps, dies and paper packs.I selected their Buttercup slimline paper collection to use. Even though it's slimline size, you can still make A2 size cards with it. The colors and designs are very pretty
