So What? What Now?
The Artist's Garden in Argenteuil (A Corner of the Garden with Dahlias). 1873, Claude Monet. Researching the history of dahlias, the marketing used by dahlia growers, the folklore surrounding dahlias, and government oversite in the floriculture industry has deepened my understanding of a flower that I adore. Exploring these topics through the blog has helped me realize there is so much more to dahlias than I ever knew, and I thought I knew a lot. The history of dahlias was a major eye-opener. While something I had never paid attention to before, I learned how much it matters and is part of the whole story of dahlias. I also learned that history and folklore are closely linked with one another, and that myths and anecdotes are regurgitated without citation or proof all over the internet, perpetuating the folklore further. This made me really appreciate the value of good source material more than I had previously. Dahlia floral...
