The Joy Of Dahlias | Linda van der Slot, Marlies Weijers & Katja Staring The beekeepers journal After flowering the plant should

After flowering the plant should be cut back to the ground and it will grow again in spring to start the whole process all over again

The flowers are excellent for drying and for use in potpourri as they retain their fragrance

Effective use of colour is important in floral arrangement design

Lilacs have been a source of inspiration for artists throughout history

Leave the teabag to infuse for 5 minutes or longer if desired

The Joy Of Dahlias | Linda van der Slot, Marlies Weijers & Katja Staring The beekeepers journal After flowering the plant shouldTHE DAHLIA She's got something special. She's an eccentric diva, but also a mathematical miracle. The dahlia is a flower that catches the eye. She has thousands of faces, as many shapes, in countless colours and eccentric shapes. And she gives everything she has for months! The dahlia is back again and with the rise of the small scale farmer florists, who grow flowers all over the world using traditional methods and who share their beauty on social