In my last post, I mentioned that I had accidentally planted a Dinner Plate Dahlia. The plant takes up a lot of real estate in my raised bed, so I was a little disappointed; I could have used that space for some other cutting flowers for the wedding.
I'm not one to wallow in misery, however, so I decided to put the flower to some use; I entered it into the horticulture category at the county fair. The entry fee was $1, so the risk was low and I figured that someone should see the flower, since it's not something I can use at the wedding, and, is really rather pretty in its own right.
Apparently, the judges agreed because, when I went to the fair yesterday I discovered that I had won the blue ribbon! And, not just that, but the ribbon for Best in Show!
The fact that the honor came with a $53 payout is the cherry on top; it comes close to covering the expense of the seeds and tubers for the entire raised bed this year. Not once has that happened when I planted vegetables, my friends.
I may have to become a flower farmer and forego vegetables forever.
Just kidding, Hugh; I know you're missing your cucumber salads right about now.
But, yeah. Grand Champion! Not a bad way to remember the Garden Experiment of 2024!
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