A local florist and cut flower farmer’s business has now bloomed into a grower’s guide for dahlias. Fran Parrish, owner of Heirloom Soul Florals, has shared her know-how in a 200-page book, “Growing ...

Dahlias come in a huge range of shapes and sizes, from dwarf collarettes to spiky cactus, dinner plate, pom pom, waterlily and anemone-flowered varieties, all of which have their own charm.