Lockport florist and cut flower farmer Fran Parrish has expanded her business expertise into a comprehensive grower’s guide for dahlias with the launch of her new book, “Growing Gorgeous Dahlias: The Regenerative Grower’s Guide.” In this 200-page book, Parrish shares her knowledge on the best locations for growing dahlias, soil preparation, planting, natural pest management, growing in pots, harvesting, and storing dahlia tubers.
Dahlias are known for their large, colorful blossoms in various shapes and sizes, making them popular both as cut flowers and for home growing. Parrish, who owns Heirloom Soul Florals, is committed to supporting ecologically friendly production methods, ensuring that her flowers are grown with sustainable practices and without the use of synthetic fertilizers or chemicals. Her flower farm is even New York State Grown & Certified, showcasing her dedication to environmental stewardship.
Parrish’s book also delves into regenerative gardening techniques that aim to restore soils and ecosystems. She emphasizes the importance of sustainability as more consumers are becoming conscious of where their products come from and how they are produced. In addition to dahlias, Parrish grows a variety of ornamental plants on her 10-acre farm, catering to both bulk cut-flower buckets and wedding designs.
For those looking to grow dahlias at home, Parrish recommends using fresh potting soil and ensuring the soil stays consistently watered. By offering these tips and sharing her expertise in her book, Parrish hopes to inspire more people to cultivate these stunning flowers in an environmentally friendly way. Customers can find “Growing Gorgeous Dahlias: The Regenerative Grower’s Guide” on the Heirloom Soul Florals website.
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