Dahlias: Beauty from Late Summer into Fall

Nowadays many flowers are available all year around. Yet there's something special about the flowers with definite seasons. Dahlias bridge the period when the lazy days of summer wind down, the calendar picks up after Labor Day and the signs of fall become unmistakable. Herewith, some of our favorites.

The Dahlia: New Name for a Celebratory Cocktail?

Major cause for celebration! After three years, the scaffolding in front of the shop finally came down this week. Sunlight flooded the store once again. We rejoiced. The fish in our window fountain freaked out. All but one disappeared under the rocks until this shocking experience was no longer deemed a threat. We toasted with a refreshing blend of Campari, orange juice, club soda and fresh lime and orange slices, then realized the color exactly matched some of our gorgeous dahlias. Should we christen this luscious drink the Dahlia?