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.

Our hearts are heavy today. On September 10th, the day before our nation pauses to remember the sorrow of September 11th, we lost a young patriot, Charlie Kirk, whose life was cut short in Utah by an assassin’s bullet. He was only in his early thirties, full of promise and courage. His death, followed immediately by a day of national mourning, presses the weight of life, death, and eternity onto all of us.

Today I was out in the field, taking photographs and videos of the dahlias in bloom. The light was just right, the colors were radiant—and then a thunderstorm rolled in. Raindrops began to fall, disrupting my plans. At first, I felt the interruption. But as I hurried indoors, I realized God was offering me a gentle reminder: I am not the one in control. I make my lists, set my goals, and work hard to accomplish them, but ultimately it is His plans that matter most.

There is nothing more precious than time spent alone with the Lord in prayer, praise, and in His Word. Not because it is a duty or a box to check off, but because of a grateful heart toward the One who gives us the very air we breathe. “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” (Psalm 150:6).

Every September, dahlia growers from across the Treasure Valley gather together for one of the most colorful events of the season—the Southwest Idaho Dahlia Society Show at JUMP in Boise. This year’s show will be held Saturday, September 13th, and for the very first time, we’ll be stepping into the excitement not just as visitors, but as participants!

The air has shifted—mornings are cooler, evenings arrive earlier, and the fields are bursting with late-season color. After the long stretch of summer heat, the dahlias are lifting their faces again, renewed by the crispness of fall. Creation itself seems to breathe a sigh of relief, as if reminding us that every season carries its own refreshment.

More Than a Nursery: Franz Witte itself is worth the trip if you haven’t been lately. Beyond the cut garden, they are a full nursery for landscaping needs, with a wide array of plants, trees, and shrubs. And tucked inside is a charming gift shop filled with treasures for garden lovers. It’s a place where inspiration spills out of every corner.

Our Grandkids Every time I look into the eyes of my grandchildren, I see God’s handiwork—each one crafted with a personality, passion,...

What a start! Here’s what readers are loving since our Sept 1 “official” launch. The doors to our online shop opened August 10th for our “Soft Opening” and we are three days into our “official” launch, and the response has been incredible. With over 200 dazzling dahlia varieties to explore, it’s no wonder hearts (and Wishlists!) are filling up fast. Here’s a little behind-the-scenes peek at what’s been happening since the big day.

Last fall, we tucked away hundreds of tiny treasures—dahlia seeds harvested from our 2024 fields, each one a mystery waiting to bloom. Unlike tubers, which clone their mother plant, seeds are full of surprises. Every petal, every hue, every form is a brand-new creation, a one-of-a-kind story written by the bees who carried pollen between our 300+ varieties. Now, as September arrives, our seedling patch has truly come alive. The diversity is breathtaking...

The calendar has turned, and September has arrived—a new month, a new season, and for us here at Flaming Acres Dahlias, a brand-new chapter. Yesterday we officially opened the doors of our online tuber shop, and already we’re overflowing with gratitude. Every order, every note of encouragement, every new subscriber feels like a seed planted in faith—one that will bloom in time.

Today’s the day—September 1st, Flaming Acres Dahlias’ grand opening...when the online store "officially" opens! With over 200 dahlia varieties ready for you to explore, our shop is a treasure trove of color, form, and garden inspiration.

There’s a certain magic that happens when you walk through a dahlia field with scissors in hand and creativity on your heart. This week, that magic belonged to my daughter Ashley—our family’s bouquet artist—and my niece Nikki, who captured every moment in photos, video, and gentle questions as the arrangement came to life.

Shopping for dahlias should feel as joyful as walking through a field of flowers—and we’ve just made it even easier. This week, we’ve added a handful of new features to our online SHOP to help you find (and remember!) your favorites while discovering even more treasures along the way.

Every great farm has its own security detail. Ours just happen to weigh under 50 pounds, have floppy ears, and look like they’re grinning even when they’re napping. Meet Cooper and Gus, our self-appointed Farm Security Officers (FSOs)—two mini Australian shepherds who take their jobs very seriously… unless there’s thunder, fireworks, or a fairy princess in a yellow tutu involved.

Flaming Acres Dahlias. Find ‘The One’ 210 choices = bliss (not overwhelm). Think of our catalog as a treasure map, guiding you straight to the blooms that will light up your garden and your vases. With our easy-to-use filters—and a few new SHOP features—we’ll help you find your next favorite dahlia in no time.

There’s a special kind of rhythm on the farm this time of year—the steady hum of sprinklers, the rustle of weeds being pulled, the quickened heartbeat of blooms unfurling in every direction. At Flaming Acres Dahlias, August is when all the behind-the-scenes work begins to show itself in living color.

Every dahlia you admire—whether in our fields at Flaming Acres or in a vase brightening your kitchen—begins the same way: with a humble tuber. A dahlia tuber is a potato-like root full of stored energy and promise. When planted in spring, it wakes up, pushes out green shoots, and eventually bursts into the dazzling flowers that steal the show all summer and fall. But here’s the thing—not all tubers are created equal. That’s why we put so much care into growing, inspecting, an

Most gardeners think of dahlias as tuber treasures—but tucked inside their fading blooms lies another kind of gold: seeds. Harvesting dahlia seeds isn’t just a thrifty way to grow more flowers, it’s an adventure in discovery. Each seed carries unique genetics, meaning no two plants will bloom exactly alike. That’s how brand-new varieties are born!

Every marriage, no matter how strong, will encounter seasons of disappointment, misunderstanding, or hurt. Words spoken too quickly, unmet expectations, or even simple oversights can leave wounds that feel deep. Left unchecked, those hurts can harden into resentment—but God has provided a better way.