00:10
Introduction of Leanne from Cozy Town Flowers, a farm in Pennsylvania focusing on dahlias.
00:23
Leanne's discovery of new dahlia varieties by growing them from seed.
01:00
Explanation of the difference between growing dahlias from a tuber versus from seed.
02:08
Leanne's background and how she started Cozy Town Flowers while also raising two children.
03:01
The process of planting around 900 to 1,000 dahlia seedlings each year.
04:15
Discussion about irrigation and its importance for dahlia health.
04:33
Leanne talks about her favorite dahlia varieties that she's developed.
05:41
Explanation of "sporting" in dahlias, which involves genetic mutations in color or form.
06:08
Out of hundreds of seedlings, about five percent are typically chosen to keep for further development.
07:03
Highlight of some of Cozy Town's discoveries like Bermuda Pink and Gale.
07:55
Details about Cozy Town's upcoming dahlia sale on February 18th.
08:11
Planting techniques, including spacing and the use of drip irrigation.
09:49
The importance of stem strength and overall plant health for successful cut flowers.
10:29
Methods of pest management at Cozy Town, using biological and environmentally friendly products.
11:00
Discussion on the storage of dahlias and achieving the right environmental conditions for tubers.
12:00
Emphasis on water as a crucial aspect of growing healthy dahlias.
14:55
Leanne shares nine traits she looks for in a good cut flower variety of dahlia.
18:00
The process of introducing a new dahlia variety to the market, typically taking three to five years.
18:46
Fertilization method using Osmocote extended-release pelleted fertilizer with micronutrients.
20:21
Discussion of managing Japanese beetle populations in dahlia fields.
21:53
The characteristics of favorite cozy Town varieties like Goodnight.
22:40
Mention that Cozy Town dahlias often sell out quickly, and the new pre-load cart feature for sales.
23:46
Recommendation to give dahlias a try, despite initial difficulties some may face.
24:01
Leanne is also a dahlia customer and understands the customer experience.
26:12
Nicole, the host, talks about not giving up on dahlias and plans to implement drip irrigation.
27:14
Conclusion and discussion about weather conditions affecting gardening.
