1. What’s your favorite thing about dahlias?
A. Their vibrant colors.
B. The variety in flower forms.
C. Their history and origins.
D. Their ability to attract pollinators.
2. How confident are you in identifying different species of dahlias?
A. Very confident.
B. Moderately confident.
C. Slightly confident.
D. Not confident at all.
3. What comes to mind when you see a dahlia garden?
A. A splash of color.
B. A perfect photo opportunity.
C. A spot to relax.
D. Intricate plant breeding.
4. Are you comfortable growing dahlias in your garden?
A. Absolutely comfortable.
B. Somewhat comfortable.
C. Slightly uncomfortable.
D. Not comfortable at all.
5. How knowledgeable are you about the diseases that affect dahlias?
A. Very knowledgeable.
B. Moderately knowledgeable.
C. Slightly knowledgeable.
D. Not knowledgeable.
6. How do you feel about using dahlias in floral arrangements?
A. Love it, they add elegance.
B. Like it, but prefer other flowers too.
C. Neutral, doesn’t make a big difference.
D. Not a fan, prefer simpler flowers.
7. What makes you most excited about growing dahlias?
A. Watching them bloom.
B. Experimenting with different varieties.
C. Learning about their care and maintenance.
D. Entering them in flower shows.
8. How often do you find yourself researching new dahlia varieties?
A. Almost every day.
B. A few times a week.
C. Occasionally.
D. Rarely.
9. Do you have a go-to resource for learning about dahlias?
A. Gardening books and magazines.
B. Online forums and websites.
C. Local garden clubs.
D. Social media groups.
10. How do you handle pests affecting your dahlias?
A. Use organic pesticides only.
B. Use chemical pesticides.
C. Use a combination of both.
D. Try natural remedies and preventative measures.
11. What aspect of caring for dahlias makes you the happiest?
A. Seeing them thrive and bloom.
B. Interacting with other dahlia enthusiasts.
C. Learning new gardening techniques.
D. Contributing to their conservation.
12. When you think about dahlia diseases, what are you most concerned about?
A. Powdery mildew.
B. Grey mold.
C. Aphids.
D. Red spider mites.
13. What’s your favorite memory related to dahlias?
A. Planting them for the first time.
B. Visiting a dahlia garden.
C. Receiving them as a gift.
D. Entering a dahlia in a flower show.
14. How often do you talk about dahlias with others?
A. Very often.
B. Occasionally.
C. Rarely.
D. Never.
15. How would you describe your relationship with growing dahlias?
A. Passionate hobbyist.
B. Casual gardener.
C. Professional grower.
D. New to the practice.
16. What’s your favorite thing to do with dahlia blooms?
A. Cut them for bouquets.
B. Photograph them.
C. Gift them to friends.
D. Leave them in the garden.
17. How prepared are you for the winter care of dahlia tubers?
A. Completely prepared.
B. Somewhat prepared.
C. Slightly prepared.
D. Not prepared.
18. When you were a kid, how did you interact with flowers in gardens?
A. Loved planting them.
B. Enjoyed picking them.
C. Helped water and care for them.
D. Didn’t interact much with them.
19. What’s your biggest challenge with growing dahlias?
A. Protecting them from pests.
B. Dealing with diseases.
C. Keeping them well-watered.
D. Ensuring they get enough sunlight.
20. If you could choose one attribute of dahlias to study further, what would it be?
A. Their genetic diversity.
B. Their historical significance.
C. Their role in ecosystems.
D. Their medicinal uses.
21. How often do you incorporate dahlias into your garden plans?
A. Every season.
B. Every other season.
C. Occasionally.
D. Hardly ever.
22. What keeps you up at night about your dahlia garden?
A. Unexpected frost.
B. Pest invasions.
C. Proper watering.
D. Disease outbreaks.
23. What approach do you take if you find your dahlias suffering from mildew?
A. Apply fungicide immediately.
B. Remove affected parts and treat naturally.
C. Seek advice from other gardeners.
D. Ignore and hope it resolves itself.
24. How do you feel about the different dahlia classifications?
A. Fascinated by the variety.
B. Interested but overwhelmed.
C. Neutral about it.
D. Slightly annoyed by the complexity.
25. What is your absolute favorite type of dahlia bloom?
A. Cactus.
B. Pompon.
C. decorative.
D. Single-flowered.
26. How do you usually handle deadheading dahlias in your garden?
A. Very diligently.
B. As needed when I see it.
C. Occasionally but not regularly.
D. Rarely do it.
27. What is your current biggest challenge in growing dahlias?
A. Soil conditions.
B. Climate compatibility.
C. Pest control.
D. Disease management.
28. In a perfect world, what would your dahlia garden look like?
A. Filled with every variety imaginable.
B. Neatly organized and pest-free.
C. A small, colorful corner.
D. Part of a larger diverse garden.
29. What aspect of dahlia cultivation makes you most nervous?
A. Overwintering tubers.
B. Pest infestations.
C. Disease outbreaks.
D. Planting them correctly.
30. What is your strongest skill related to dahlia gardening?
A. Planting and spacing.
B. Caring for blooms.
C. Managing soil health.
D. Pest and disease control.
31. How would your friends and family describe your interest in dahlias?
A. Passionate and dedicated.
B. More interested than average.
C. Casual and relaxed.
D. Not really interested.
32. When you see a new dahlia variety, what’s your first response?
A. Excited to try growing it.
B. Interested to learn more.
C. Curious but cautious.
D. Indifferent.
33. You have a choice of growing dahlias or roses, which do you choose?
A. Dahlias, definitely.
B. Roses, they’re classic.
C. Hard to choose, maybe both.
D. Whichever is easiest to care for.
34. What makes you most frustrated about pests in your dahlia garden?
A. Constant damage to plants.
B. Difficulty in controlling them.
C. Worry about long-term effects.
D. The time required to address them.
35. How do you handle the winter storage of dahlia tubers?
A. Expertly with the best techniques.
B. Follow basic guidelines.
C. Do a quick and simple storage.
D. Often make mistakes.
36. What’s your favorite thing to research about dahlias?
A. Their colors and forms.
B. Their history and cultivation.
C. Their pests and diseases.
D. Their genetic diversity.
37. How would you describe your expertise level with dahlias?
A. Expert gardener.
B. Advanced hobbyist.
C. Intermediate grower.
D. Beginner.
38. How connected do you feel to the gardening community?
A. Very connected.
B. Somewhat connected.
C. Slightly connected.
D. Not connected at all.
39. A fellow gardener suggests a new pest control method for dahlias, what do you do?
A. Try it out immediately.
B. Research it first.
C. Consider it, but stick with what you know.
D. Ignore the suggestion.
40. What physical sensation do you experience when your dahlias thrive?
A. Joyful and energized.
B. Content and relaxed.
C. Neutral.
D. Unconcerned.
41. Which dahlia hue do you most wish was available?
A. True blue.
B. Perfectly white.
C. Deep black.
D. Radiant neon.
42. What do you dream about when it comes to your dahlia garden?
A. Winning gardening awards.
B. Expanding it massively.
C. Sharing it with friends and family.
D. Cultivating unique varieties.
43. How often do you evaluate the soil quality in your dahlia garden?
A. Regularly.
B. Occasionally.
C. Rarely.
D. Never.
44. What would you say are your top struggles right now related to dahlias?
A. Pests and diseases.
B. Climate conditions.
C. Soil and water needs.
D. Space and sunlight.
45. How well do you manage the planting process of dahlias each season?
A. Very well, it’s my specialty.
B. Quite well, mostly organized.
C. It’s a bit chaotic sometimes.
D. Not very well, it’s challenging.
46. What is most likely to make you feel down about gardening with dahlias?
A. Disease outbreaks.
B. Severe weather changes.
C. Pest infestations.
D. Lack of growth or blooms.
47. How do you prepare for dahlia shows or competitions?
A. With great attention to detail.
B. Adequately with some planning.
C. Last minute preparations.
D. I don’t participate in them.
48. What’s your favorite activity in the garden?
A. Planting.
B. Pruning.
C. Watering.
D. Relaxing and enjoying the view.
49. How often do you connect with other dahlia enthusiasts?
A. Frequently.
B. Sometimes.
C. Rarely.
D. Never.
50. How would you describe your collections of dahlias?
A. Extensive and varied.
B. Moderately sized and diverse.
C. Small but curated.
D. Just a few varieties.
51. What frustrates you the most about growing dahlias?
A. Pests eating the leaves.
B. Tubers not surviving winter.
C. Not getting enough blooms.
D. Disease affecting plants.
52. How do you manage pest control in your dahlia garden?
A. Regularly check and use treatments.
B. Use preventive measures mostly.
C. Handle issues as they arise.
D. Struggle to keep up.
53. Which of these dahlia activities would you enjoy the most?
A. Visiting a dahlia festival.
B. Attending a dahlia workshop.
C. Joining a dahlia club.
D. Reading about dahlia history.
54. What’s the first thing you do when you see a pest on your dahlias?
A. Identify and apply immediate remedy.
B. Look it up and find a solution.
C. Ask for advice.
D. Leave it and see if it becomes a problem.
55. When you think of growing dahlias, what are you most concerned about?
A. Disease management.
B. Weather conditions.
C. Soil requirements.
D. Pest control.
56. What keeps you motivated to keep growing dahlias year after year?
A. The beautiful blooms.
B. The gardening community.
C. The challenge and learning.
D. Personal satisfaction.
57. How do you feel about experimenting with hybridizing dahlias?
A. Very excited and eager.
B. Interested but cautious.
C. Neutral.
D. No interest.
58. How comfortable are you with the maintenance of dahlias during the growing season?
A. Very comfortable.
B. Somewhat comfortable.
C. Slightly uncomfortable.
D. Not comfortable.
59. What member of a dahlia society are you?
A. The dedicated enthusiast.
B. The casual participant.
C. The occasional visitor.
D. Not a member.
60. What’s your idea of an ideal dahlia garden?
A. Diverse and colorful.
B. Neat and orderly.
C. Small and manageable.
D. Integrated with other plants.