Dahlias are the darling of the vase and garden this time of year, and with so many new varieties, there are now dahlias for even the smallest balcony or patio. Dahlias crave the sunshine and deserve a ...

Last February I did a talk at the Napa County Library on dahlias and planting them in containers. I like growing in containers as the shady areas in my backyard shift over the course of the year.