2019 Tuber and Plant Sale

This year, for fun, we are encouraging our members to grow dahlias from seed to see what flowers they might get. In September, we will have an informal flower show where members can show off their favourite blooms (judging will be by popular choice, ie what people like just by looking, and not by ADS…

2018 Show Poster Show Catalogue 2018 v5 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.

The Flowers of the Year for 2013 have been announced. This year the flowers of the year were selected by the Nanaimo Galdiolus & Dahlia Society (we alternate years selecting the flowers of the year). The single will be Gwyneth which is an orange waterlily (WL OR). Photo from http://www.mountainvalleydahlias.com The triple will be Lakeview…

Novice growers encouraged to submit their blooms! Entry is free to all (you don’t need to be a member!) Please come by to see some of our best growing efforts with these spectacular flowers!!

Here are some instructions for taking your tubers from storage (or purchase) to growing in your garden. In March, check on your stored tubers. Remove any that are rotted or have mildew. Separate the remaining tubers into those with eyes and those without eyes. Place the tubers that do not have eyes in trays with…

Teresa Thom awarding Anton deBree the trophy for best seedling 2018.