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.

Today, Flaming Acres Dahlias had the honor of joining so many dahlia lovers, growers, hybridizers, and friends who gathered at Franz Witte to support the Goncalves family and celebrate the beauty and meaning behind the Kaylee Jade dahlia.

Announcing Kaylee Jade Dahlia Day — May 9, 2026, 10 am- 2 pm. There are some flowers that become more than blooms. They become symbols of love.Of remembrance.Of lives that continue to leave beauty behind long after they are gone.

A gathering of local artisans and contributors came together at Quilt Crossing to view the Kaylee Jade Quilt, now on public display. This heartfelt piece will remain available for visitors to experience before it is formally presented to the Goncalves family at the Kaylee Jade remembrance event hosted at Franz Witte on May 9th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

We are so excited to begin with a moment of celebration…Our March Giveaway Winner has been selected! The “Sips of Spring” Dahlia Trio—featuring Mai Tai, Ice Tea, and Giggles—is heading to a beautiful garden in the South.

This morning I’ll be spending a few joyful hours surrounded by fellow gardeners at the Seed Swap & Social Gathering at Franz Witte Garden Center in Nampa, trading dahlia tubers and celebrating the beginning of another growing season.

There is something especially sweet about announcing a giveaway winner at the turn of a new season. It feels a bit like watching one bloom close while another begins to unfurl. Our February Love in Bloom Dahlia Trio winner is from Whitewood, South Dakota!

We are delighted to announce our January Dreaming in White Dahlia Trio Giveaway Winner, who hails from Anchorage, Alaska. The Dreaming in White Dahlia Trio—featuring Brookside Snowball, Gitts Attention, and White Nettie—was chosen for its elegance, balance, and peaceful presence in the garden.

If you’ve noticed a bit of quiet here on the blog lately, there’s a good reason. For the past few weeks, my hands—and my heart—have been fully immersed in the unseen winter work of Flaming Acres.

We are delighted to announce our December Silent Night Tuber Trio Giveaway winner:is from Chichester, New Hampshire.

Tomorrow, December 26 at noon Pacific Time, a very special dahlia will be released into the world—one that carries far more meaning than its breathtaking beauty alone. The Kaylee Jade Dahlia was lovingly created in memory of Kaylee Jade Goncalves, a beloved young woman whose life was tragically taken in 2022. Kaylee was a student at the University of Idaho, a daughter, a sister, a friend—and someone remembered by many for her warmth, joy, and vibrant spirit.

As November settled softly over the farm—bringing quiet mornings, silvered fence posts, and the first hints of winter’s hush—we found ourselves reflecting on the simple joys this season brings. Today, we’re delighted to share one of those joys with you: announcing our November Giveaway winner!

As November settles softly over Flaming Acres, I’m reminded why this month always feels a little extra tender. The fields are quiet now, the dahlias tucked away for their winter rest, and there’s a hush over the farm that invites reflection. It’s the perfect moment to gather our community close and share something special—and I’m thrilled to tell you that our November Subscriber Perks have been sent to our subscriber email inboxes.

Congratulations to Our October Giveaway Winner! We’re delighted to announce that our October Giveaway Winner is from Walla Walla, Washington! She’ll be receiving a collection of fall-colored dahlia tubers, a warm celebration of autumn’s fiery palette—each bloom a promise of next year’s beauty waiting quietly beneath the soil.

The fields are beginning to quiet, but the real work—the kind that sets next year’s beauty in motion—is just beginning.This week, we’ll be carefully lifting the dahlias from their beds, washing and labeling each clump, and preparing the tubers for their long winter rest. It’s a task that takes many hands, much laughter, and a shared love for these flowers that have filled our fields with color all season long.

We are excited to announce that the winner of our September Subscriber Giveaway is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! When we reached out, she shared that her favorite garden colors were purples and yellows—a cheerful palette that’s both elegant and playful. We can already imagine how her garden will glow with these blooms come spring 2026!

In August, we launched our brand-new Flaming Acres Dahlias website and officially opened our online dahlia tuber shop on August 10th. What a joy this new season has already been! We’ve been humbled and delighted by the response—new subscribers are joining us daily, and orders keep rolling in. The outpouring of encouragement and support has truly blessed us, and we are so grateful for each one of you who has come alongside us on this journey.

Saturday, September 13th, was a day full of color, creativity, and community as my daughter Ashley and I loaded up her bouquets and made the 30-mile trip from Caldwell to downtown Boise for the Southwest Idaho Dahlia Show at JUMP.

Today, September 13th, is a special day for flower lovers in Boise. My 12 dahlia photographs are on display at the Southwest Idaho Dahlia Show at JUMP, alongside many other breathtaking entries. The Boise Camera Club is also sharing their incredible work, so there is no shortage of beauty for visitors to enjoy.

Tomorrow, Saturday, September 13th, the Southwest Idaho Dahlia Society will host its annual Dahlia Show at JUMP in downtown Boise from 10 am–5 pm. This is one of my favorite events of the year—a time when growers, arrangers, and photographers gather to celebrate the dazzling diversity of this flower we all love.