We created the catalog to make browsing and garden planning easier. You can explore varieties by bloom size, discover some of the exciting additions to our collection, compare colors and forms, and begin putting together your own wish list for 2027.

Tuesday is a big day at Flaming Acres. The online shop begins opening at noon on September 1st, and over the next several hours, more and more of our 2027 collection will make its way onto the website. And then we'll head right back out to the field.

Rather than simply scrolling through the online shop once it opens, our new Interactive 2027 Collection Catalog gives you an opportunity to explore the collection ahead of time. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, settle into your favorite chair, and start dreaming about next summer.

One of our favorite days each month is finally here. Today we finished delivering the July Flaming Acres Subscriber Perks, and we hope they bring inspiration, encouragement, and a little extra joy to everyone who is growing along with us this season. This month's collection was all about celebrating the stories that make every garden unique.

One of the greatest joys of walking through the garden is seeing our own Flaming Acres Original varieties come to life. After making crosses, growing seedlings, and harvesting tubers, keeping them over the winter only to plant as tubers…it is so satisfying to see the beautiful foliage and flowers produced.

If there's one thing growing dahlias teaches you, it's that every season brings its own set of challenges. Here in southwestern Idaho, we've settled into a stretch of triple-digit temperatures. The days are long, the soil dries quickly, and every living thing is searching for relief from the heat.

There is always something exciting happening in the dahlia field this time of year. This week brought one of those milestone moments we look forward to every season.

Every Garden Has a Story. One of the greatest joys of growing dahlias isn't simply watching flowers bloom—it is seeing where they bloom.

This weekend our nation celebrated 250 years since the birth of America. Like many families, we watched the fireworks, listened to patriotic music, and reflected on the blessings we sometimes forget to count. As I watched the celebrations, my thoughts drifted to two people who would have appreciated this anniversary more than most—my parents. I am a first-generation American. That is a statement I have never taken lightly.

One of my favorite days each month is Subscriber Perks Delivery Day. It's the day we get to share something special with the wonderful community that has chosen to follow along with our journey here at Flaming Acres Dahlias. Today, our June Perks have been delivered to every subscriber's inbox. This month's collection was created to help subscribers enjoy their summer garden with confidence and inspiration.

Friday was a stormy day here in Idaho's Treasure Valley. Before turning in for the evening, I took one last walk through the garden and our dahlia fields. Everything looked peaceful, and I thought the rain had finally passed. I was wrong.

The past few weeks here at Flaming Acres have been full. Full of growing things. Full of family. Full of work. Full of moments that have reminded me just how precious each day truly is.

Growing up, Dad and I were inseparable. If he was going somewhere, I usually went too. We picked up supplies for projects together. We drove to Saxton Fruit Orchard for apples. We picked out Christmas trees. We went skiing at Bogus Basin, fishing, biking, and water skiing.

June 8th, 2026 Feeding for Blooms, Not Just Leaves One of the most rewarding things about growing dahlias is watching them transform from a simple tuber into a strong, vigorous plant covered in blooms. While sunlight and water are essential parts of that journey, proper fertilization also plays an important role in helping dahlias reach their full potential. The key is understanding what you're really feeding. The goal isn't simply to grow the biggest plant possible. The goal

This morning brought one of my favorite moments of the entire growing season. As Dion and I walked through the dahlia field, checking rows and watching for signs of life, we spotted it—a tiny green sprout pushing its way through the soil. The first sprout of 2026...Ali Oop!

Deep Roots Begin with Deep Watering. One of the most important lessons dahlia growers learn is that healthy plants begin beneath the soil. When dahlias struggle to thrive, wilt during warm afternoons, or produce fewer blooms than expected, watering is often at the heart of the issue. While watering may seem simple, understanding when and how to water dahlias can make a tremendous difference in the health and performance of your plants throughout the growing season.

The Beauty of Waiting for the First Bloom There is something magical about the anticipation that comes with growing dahlias. After carefully planting tubers in spring, watering tender shoots, and watching green stems slowly stretch toward the sun, every dahlia grower begins looking for the same thing—the first bloom.

Some of the most exciting flowers growing at Flaming Acres this year aren't varieties we purchased—they're varieties that began as tiny seeds and have become something entirely their own. This week, I transplanted our greenhouse-grown Flaming Originals into the garden, and as I worked among the plants, I found myself reflecting on the remarkable journey these dahlias have already taken.

May 29th, 2026. Today marks a remarkable milestone in our family as my parents, Stanley and Elisabeth Ilin, celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary. Sixty-six years.

Delivering the May Subscriber Perk. There is something beautiful about this stage of the season. The waiting of spring slowly gives way to the quiet rhythms of early summer. Tiny dahlia sprouts begin stretching toward the sunlight. Young plants gain strength with each passing day. Gardens start to feel alive again.