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May 2018 General Meeting
JOIN US FOR THE MAY GENERAL MEETING Please join fellow members and guests for a potluck dinner and an educational program on “Planting...
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May 10, 20181 min read
Dahlias of Today 2014
“Where have all the flowers gone?” Gone to seedling bench, everyone!? With only 12 entries this year they certainly were not in the...
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Apr 15, 20181 min read
2018 Tuber Bagging
Tuber Bagging Party Saturday, April 7th- Tuber Bagging Party Location: The National Association of Letter Carriers Bldg, (same as last...
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Mar 12, 20181 min read
2018 Dahlias of Today Publication
As mentioned at our February general meeting, the Puget Sound Dahlia Association publishes an annual news publication on dahlias, Dahlias...
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Feb 15, 20181 min read
Soil Presentation Recap
At our February General Meeting, we had an educational presentation on soil. The first and most important step in a good soil program is...
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Feb 15, 20183 min read
2018 Art In Bloom
2018 Art In Bloom Are you interested in creating artistic floral arrangements? The MDS is looking to sponsor up to 2 members who would...
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Jan 27, 20181 min read
2017 Cream of the Crop and Fabulous 50
Each year the American Dahlia Society puts out lists of the most successful exhibition varieties of dahlias as provided by the...
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Dec 31, 20171 min read
2017 State Fair Court of Honor
Photo gallery from the court of honor. Sorry I did not get more photos but I will check with people to see if I can add more. If you have...
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Oct 8, 20171 min read
2017 State Fair Results
State Fair dahlia show had over 1,600 blooms entered. Thanks to all that participated. Here are the results from the court of honor...
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Sep 19, 20171 min read
2017 Bachman’s Fall Show
Saturday and Sunday, September 16 – 17 Fall Dahlia Show Location: Bachman’s Garden Center, Heritage Room 6010 Lyndale Ave S,...
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Sep 5, 20171 min read
The Peoples Choice
People’s Choice Award from the 2017 State Fair show goes to Gary Minor for his Harts Bonnie. This is a new variety that is hard to find...
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Sep 1, 20171 min read
2017 Annual Garden Tour and Picnic
Sunday August 13th Please plan on joining fellow members and guests for the 2017 Garden Tour and Picnic. This year the tour will feature...
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Aug 30, 20171 min read
Frequently asked questions about Japanese beetles
From the University of Minnesota Extension, Vera Krischik and Doree Maser Frequently asked questions about Japanese beetles Japanese...
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Aug 27, 20173 min read
2017 State Fair Show Books
The State Fair Show Books are done and will be handed out at the Garden Tour and Picnic. If you cannot make it to this great event,...
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Aug 7, 20171 min read
State Fair Show Volunteer Sign-Up
It’s Show Time! The State Fair Show provides us with the largest venue to the public. Accordingly, we need everyone’s help for the MDS...
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Aug 1, 20171 min read
Timing Blooms for The Shows
This subject is probably one of the hardest to explain and to write about, but I will attempt to do so anyway. One of the reasons why the...
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Jul 30, 20175 min read
2017 Fall Show Books – Bachmans
The Show Books are done and will be handed out at the Garden Tour and Picnic. If you cannot make it to this great event, contact the show...
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Jul 13, 20171 min read
Order Your MDS Logo Wear – Deadline Extended to July 20th!
Below are 4 options for logo wear for you to choose from, along with the spec sheets for each item, which will provide a picture of the...
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Jul 1, 20172 min read
Trial Garden Work Team Sign Up
We need everyone’s help in maintaining the Trial Garden! We have received the maximum amount of entries for our garden this season. The...
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May 22, 20172 min read
Trial Garden Planting
Trial Garden Planting Day Saturday, May 27, 2017 It is time to plant the Trial Garden with the 2017 entries. Planting will start at 9:00...
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May 11, 20171 min read