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Cafe au Lait You've eaten your bodyweight in Christmas pudding, and now you're eyeing the garden catalogues. Those glossy dahlia photos are tempting, aren't they? Dinner-plate blooms in jewel tones, promising months of cut flowers from a single tuber... But here's what the catalogues don't tell you. What Makes Dahlias Tricky in Dordogne Timing is Everything And catastrophically easy to get wrong: - Plant too early (before mid-April)? Our surprise frosts kill tender shoots ove

You still have time to plant allium bulbs. The best time is from October to December. Alliums produce stunning globe-shaped flowers that rise above borders in late spring and early summer. They are hardy plants that can withstand heat and rain, provided the soil drains well. These sculptural blooms belong to the onion family, which makes them tougher than they look. Their height offers great dimension in the garden and brings a fun, architectural element to any border. Pairin