2018 Annual Show

for a copy of the 2018 show catalog cover contact Anton (it’s too big to attach here)
Cathy presenting to Paul Mckittrick, Trophy for Best Single Flower of the 2018 Show.




for a copy of the 2018 show catalog cover contact Anton (it’s too big to attach here)
Cathy presenting to Paul Mckittrick, Trophy for Best Single Flower of the 2018 Show.



Link to Times-Colonist article
A reminder to club members that Thursday’s meeting is being held outdoors at Connie’s house (directions provided to club members in Teresa’s email). Members of the general public who would like to attend should send an email to vdspublicity@shaw.ca and we will send you the details .
Many thanks to Judith for her excellent presentation on pest control at our last general meeting! For those who weren’t able to attend or would like a recap, here is the information: Pest Control Strategies The “big” growers in our club have offered some ideas as to how they manage the pest problem with dahlias….
The most popular sell out early and stock is always dependent on how well the tubers overwintered. Here are some that are commonly available.
Thanks to Wendy and Pat we have the following description of how to create tuber labels for the sale using the Avery software. Download and install the Avery software from one of these links. (If you don’t already have it) Avery for PC Avery for Mac The following description is for a PC Save the…
On Thursday, February 7th we gathered at the Wellesley Retirement Home for a tool demonstration given by Anne Roy with Lee Valley Tools. Anne did a great job of compiling an assortment of tools a dahlia gardener might use, even though she does not grow dahlias usually (hopefully we changed her mind?) What struck me…