First dahlia

Quite understated, this white dahlia, but nevertheless quite exciting, my first self planted dahlia. Remember the ant's farm from a week and a half ago, I've successfully battled the aphids and ants without too drastic a measures and here's the first flower !

I'm still very much behind in commenting, I'm so sorry about that. Thanks very much for your comments on yesterday's tart and study friends Blip, much appreciated.