Public sale begins at 9:00am SHARP Friends and Public welcome
SEMDS Potluck Dinner March 16th
Join us for an afternoon of camaraderie and delicious food at our SEMDS Pot Luck Dinner!
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024 Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: Bloomfield Twp Public Library
What to Bring:
- A dish to share with fellow members
- Your appetite and enthusiasm!
Activities:
- Fun Social Event
- Raffle with Exciting Prizes
- Opportunity to connect and exchange tips with fellow dahlia enthusiasts
RSVP: Please sign up via Sign Up Genius by clicking the link below: SEMDS 16 March Potluck <— Click Here
Start Dahlias from Cuttings
If you want to learn how to start your Dahlias indoors to get a jump start on the growing season, this meeting is for you!
Date/Time: Saturday, February 17, 2024, 3:00-5:00 pm
Location: Bloomfield Twp. Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd.
Presentations: 1) Starting Dahlias indoors; potting, hardening, planting, and 2) Starting Dahlias from cuttings
Invite your friends!
2024 Dahlia Season Begins!
If you are looking to learn more about growing dahlias, considering attending the Southeastern Michigan Dahlia Society’s January meeting.
- Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024
- Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
- Location: Bloomfield Twp. Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Hills
- Presentation Topics: 1) How to use the American Dahlia Society Classification Guide, 2) Video presenting all ADS newly classified dahlias, and 3) Hybridizing and growing dahlias from seed
The Southeastern Michigan Dahlia Society (SEMDS) members have lots of experience growing dahlias. This is a great opportunity to network with other dahlia enthusiasts. Join us in January and start planning your 2024 dahlia garden.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
GIFT IDEAS FOR THE DAHLIA GROWER
Click link above to view the list of gift ideas for yourself or your gardener friends and family. A couple of the tools were “game changers” for me this year. Have fun shopping. The websites I reference are to give you an accurate description of the product.
Digging, Dividing, & Storing Dahlia Tubers
Soon it will be time to dig up your dahlia tubers and prepare to store for the winter. Here are links to two YouTube videos for your reference.
A Season of Growing Dahlias Chapter 6 – Dividing & Storing
Winterize your Dahlias
This is a great class that will demonstrate techniques for digging, dividing, and storing your dahlia tubers over the winter.
2023 SEMDS Dahlia Show
Exhibitors – 2023 Show Booklet
2023 Annual Tuber Sale
Cheers for 2023!
Mark your calendar! First SEMDS meeting: Saturday, January 21, 2023 @ 3:00 PM. Bloomfield Twp. Library