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Sep 17, 2022 6:01 PM CST
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NW Wisconsin (Zone 4b)
Bee Lover Butterflies Dahlias Seed Starter Winter Sowing Region: Wisconsin
Mr. Optimist

Mr. Optimist dahlia, profuse bloomer, lovely picotee and darker color.

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Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle ... a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. And the anticipation nurtures our dream."
— Barbara Winkler
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Sep 17, 2022 6:55 PM CST
Name: Nancy
Northeastern Illinois (Zone 5b)
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That is a beautiful close up of the flower, and that color is amazing. Beautiful banner!
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Sep 17, 2022 9:08 PM CST
Name: Laurie
southeast Nebraska (Zone 5b)
Irises Butterflies Bee Lover Bulbs Cat Lover Region: Nebraska
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I love the depth of color in this image. Nice banner, Tricycle!
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Sep 18, 2022 4:15 AM CST
Thread OP
NW Wisconsin (Zone 4b)
Bee Lover Butterflies Dahlias Seed Starter Winter Sowing Region: Wisconsin
Thank you! It's a lovely plant and heavy bloomer.
Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle ... a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. And the anticipation nurtures our dream."
— Barbara Winkler
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Sep 18, 2022 5:46 AM CST
Central Florida (Zone 9a)
I recycle, reuse, repurpose!
Composter Region: Florida Enjoys or suffers hot summers Birds Annuals Cactus and Succulents
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Dazzling! Love your quote by H. Beston.
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Sep 18, 2022 9:13 AM CST
Name: Cal McGaugh
Escondido, California (Zone 10b)
Banner perfection....rich color, contrast, details, lighting. Thumbs up
Can we please see more, e.g. the whole bloom, the plant, and anything else
you'd like to share? Smiling
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Sep 18, 2022 10:21 AM CST
Thread OP
NW Wisconsin (Zone 4b)
Bee Lover Butterflies Dahlias Seed Starter Winter Sowing Region: Wisconsin
Not sure if this was the image as I take photos daily.

Thank you for the compliments. This is Mr. Optimist: from a Walmart bag! Heavy producer with lovely blooms.


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Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle ... a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. And the anticipation nurtures our dream."
— Barbara Winkler
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Sep 18, 2022 10:37 AM CST
Name: Rj
Just S of the twin cities of M (Zone 4b)
Forum moderator Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Plant Identifier Garden Ideas: Level 1
Spectacular banner ST!
As Yogi Berra said, “It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.”
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Sep 19, 2022 9:07 AM CST
Name: Evelyn
Sierra foothills, Northern CA (Zone 8a)
Irises Region: Ukraine Garden Procrastinator Bee Lover Butterflies Plant and/or Seed Trader
Region: California Cat Lover Deer Bulbs Foliage Fan Annuals
Charming!
"Luck favors the prepared mind." - Thomas Jefferson
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