Yeah I was thinking the same too... last time it was a very active forum... perhaps many have shifted to other forums...

It is time to do some dahlia planning for next year. Some advice: Order early from the mail order nurseries as they run out of stock on the newer more popular varieties. Recommendations: Sorbet, AC Rooster, Carmen Bunky, Chimacum Troy. Check out their pictures by doing a Google image search.

Right now I am just about finishing cleaning up my re-bar stakes. I use a power wire brush to remove rust and repaint with rustoleum. Last year I tried some of the tomato cage supports but did not particularly care for them. Seemed to get in the way for weeding etc. Steve in Baltimore County.

I second the advice on ordering early. I started my shopping in January and was surprised to see how much had sold out. Thanks for the suggestions ted. I had already decided on AC Rooster also. I was only able to find a couple photos of it online; but the ones that I have found are stunning. Lot's of good "AC" dahlias that have originated in the last couple year. I'm also adding 'golden nickels' , 'darkhorse' and 'ben' to my list for next year. I'm afraid I might need to dig up some of my last remaining grass to make room for it all!!