I can think of no better way to start my Monday morning than by strolling through my new friend Linda's garden. Her Garden is kind of secret. I never knew it existed and probably most of Eugene. But her Dahlias are like 8ft tall!!! There is every size from Dinnerplate which can be 10" to Pompon which are 1-2". Then there are their shapes;single, peony, anemone, collarette, waterlily, ball, pom-pon, cactus, semi-cactus, decorative,and dinnerplate. I feel a little bit like Alice in Wonderland especially since I am only 5'6' and most of her garden towers over me. The pathways are narrow and in some spots the dahlias almost connect overhead to form a beautiful rainbow flower tunnel. Another wonderful thing about dahlias is they have no scent which is wonderful for all of us with allergies. Oh yes, the colors....this is the hardest part for me to choose. I have to walk all through her garden probably 2x's before I pick anything. Then I start I pick some with long stems and try to pick some of the ones that are already bent and short that I can use up. I don't know why but I never go for the yellow ones. I like the color yellow...but not solid yellow dahlias. I had to pick a couple canna leaves and flax too because the spoke to me. stay tuned to my instagram for pictures and Happy Monday!!!!