Tuesday, October 25, 2011

November Meeting


Our November dahlia meeting will be held Wednesday, November 9th at 7:30 PM at the Celeste Campbell Center, 155 High Street, Eugene. The topic of this meeting will be the proper digging, dividing, and storage of dahlia tubers. Society members will be set up at many work stations, giving hands-on demonstrations of tuber dividing. This is one of our most popular meetings of the year and we expect a large turnout. As always, the meeting is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Sunday, September 25, 2011

October Meeting


The Lane County Dahlia Society will hold its October meeting Thursday, October 6th at 7:30 PM at the Celeste Campbell Center, 155 High Street, Eugene. At this month's meeting we will watch a DVD highlighting the winners of the American Dahlia Society 2010 photo contest. This contest features an array of dahlias photographed across the nation ( be on the lookout during the DVD for an entry by one of our own members!).We will also have our last informal dahlia "show-and-tell" of the season as members bring in blooms to share. The meeting is free and open to the public

Monday, September 19, 2011

The 48th Annual LCDS Dahlia Show -It's a Wrap!


On the weekend of September 17-18th, the Lane County Dahlia Society held its 48th Annual Dahlia Show at the Wheeler Pavilion, at the Lane County Fairgrounds. We had over 40 exhibitors from Oregon & Washington stage and enter 1,500+ dahlia blooms, baskets, and arrangements. The building was ablaze with color and beauty.


After a whole morning spent judging and narrowing down the best of the best, the Head Table was soon displaying the top dahlias. The beautiful mass arrangement on top of the Head Table was created by Eleanor Shantz.


The Best 1-bloom fully double in Show - "Pop Willo" from Tiffany Boatwright


The Best 1-Bloom Disc Center in Show - "FV's Dainty" by Max & Marie Ollieu


Best 3-Bloom Fully Double in Show - "Peach Delight" by Wayne Shantz


Best 3-Bloom Disc Center in Show - "Midnight Star" by Wayne Lobaugh


Best Basket in Show - "Fidalgo Julie" by Christy Parks


Best Arrangement in Show - "Two to Tango" by Sherry Cossey


One of the highlights of our show this year was the arrangement category in honor of our late member Alfretta Spores. The arrangements were to use blooms in the colors of pink & purple and we were thrilled with the number of folks who entered. It was such a lovely tribute to a wonderful lady.

Lastly, Cheryle Hawkins, our Show Chair and Michael Canning ,our Judges Chair with their winning triple entry of "Nick Senior". Well done!

Monday, September 5, 2011

LCDS 48th Annual Dahlia Show


Lane County Dahlia Society 48th Annual Show

" A Dahlia Fiesta"

Show Flower of the Year: Weston Spanish Dancer

September 17-18, 2011

The Wheeler Pavilion, Lane County Fair Grounds

Entries accepted Friday September 16th from 6 PM - 8:00 PM and Saturday September 17th from 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM. All exhibitors must check in at the registration table. The judges meeting will start at 9:00 AM sharp and judging will commence at 9:30 AM.

The show will open to the public from Noon until 6 PM on Saturday and from 10 Am until 4 Pm on Sunday. Please come, bring a camera and enjoy the show! Free Admission! The public is encouraged to vote for the People's Choice special entry and there will be a staffed information table to answer any questions. We look forward to seeing you!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

September Meeting


The Lane County Dahlia Society will hold its September meeting Thursday, September 1st at 7:30 PM at the Celeste Campbell Center, 155 High Street, Eugene. At this month's meeting Eugene Kenyon & Sonia Hall will give a demonstration on saving seed from dahlias. They will also talk about their unique hybridizing programs and explain the "magic" behind the creation of new dahlia varieties.. We will also have an informal dahlia "show-and-tell" as members bring in blooms to share. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

August Meeting


The Lane County Dahlia Society will hold its August meeting Thursday, August 4th at 7:30 PM at the Celeste Campbell Center, 155 High Street, Eugene. This month's meeting will focus on how to enter a bloom in a dahlia show and how to exhibit at the Fair. We will discuss how to improve bloom quality on your plants, how to transport blooms safely to a show, and demonstrate how to stage a 1-bloom and 3-bloom exhibit. We will also have an informal dahlia "show-and-tell" as members bring in blooms to share. The meeting is free and open to the public. Free refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

Monday, July 11, 2011

July Potluck


Last Thursday evening, members of the Lane County Dahlia Society gathered for the annual members & friends potluck. As usual, the tables were soon groaning under a delicious assortment of salads, main dishes and deserts.


Besides the opportunity of sampling so many wonderful dishes, this fun evening gives members the chance to talk and really get to know one another. Of coarse dahlias were the number one topic of the night!


Thanks to all of the LCDS members and guests who brought dishes and friendship to share.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

June Meeting


The Lane County Dahlia Society will hold its June meeting Thursday, June 2rd. at 7:30 PM at the Celeste Campbell Center, 155 High Street Eugene. This month's program will feature dahlia veteran grower Wayne Shantz. He will share successful dahlia growing techniques and answer audience questions about dahlia cultivation. A "last chance" tuber sale is also planned. The meeting is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Monday, May 9, 2011

Last Tuber Sale - Saturday May 14th


This Saturday, May 14th, will be the last tuber sale of the year held by the Lane County Dahlia Society. The sale will take place from 9 AM until 3 PM and will be located at the Key Bank on River Road. The address is 1960 River Road. Key Bank is located right in front of the Bi-Mart, just south of the Beltline Expressway. Please come early for the best selection. With the sun shinning and the outside temperature finally rising, now is the time to plant. We hope to you you there!

Saturday, April 16, 2011

May Tuber Sale


Tuber Sale
Oregon Plant Fair
Alton Baker Park, Eugene
Saturday, May 7, 2011
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Please join the Lane County Dahlia Society for our 2ND tuber sale of the season. We will once again join the Avid Gardeners for the Oregon Plant Fair in beautiful Alton Baker Park. Look for our members selling dozens of varieties of dahlia tubers under the Picnic Shelter. We will be joined at the event by many local, specialty plant vendors, as well as garden artists and food vendors. Come early for the best selection!

Saturday, March 19, 2011

2011 Annual Tuber Auction & Sale


Lane County Dahlia Society Annual Tuber Auction & Sale


When : Thursday, April 7th , 2011
Where: The Celeste Campbell Center, 155 High Street, Eugene
Time: The Auction will start at 7:30 sharp, to be followed by open table sales approx. 1 hour later
What: Choice dahlia tubers will be auctioned off and sold to support the activities of the Lane County Dahlia Society. After the auction, there will be tables loaded with different dahlia tubers for sale. There will be free door prizes throughout the evening, as well as free refreshments. This is always a fun evening and we hope that you will join us! Call 541-461-8004 or 541-344-0970 with any questions.

Friday, February 25, 2011

March Meeting



The Lane County Dahlia Society will hold its March meeting Thursday, March 3rd at 7:30 PM at the Celeste Campbell Center, 155 High Street, Eugene. At this month's meeting Michael C. & Cheryle H. will do a presentation on the "Lasagna Bed" method of gardening and all of the benefits that it offers dahlia growers. The meetings are free and open to the public. We hope that you will join us!

Saturday, January 22, 2011

February Meeting


Hollyhill Tigress       WL V  Y/Rd      Originator: Ted Kennedy

Happy New Year! The Lane County Dahlia Society will hold its first meeting of the year Thursday, February 3rd at 7:30 PM at the Celeste Campbell Center. The meeting will feature a program showing a DVD of 2011 introductions -the top scoring dahlias from the American Dahlia Society Trial Gardens, along with other promising varieties. This will be proceeded by a discussion concerning on-line dahlia sites and tools for ordering dahlia tubers by computer & through the mail. The meetings are free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Saturday, January 8, 2011

It's a Brand New Year - Time to Renew Your Membership



January is the time to renew your dahlia society membership and pay yearly dues to help sustain our organization. If you joined the Lane County Dahlia Society after September 1st 2010, then your dues are good thru 2011. We encourage members to join the American Dahlia Society and the Pacific Northwest Dahlia Conference as well.

Lane County Dahlia Society Dues are $10 per person, $15 each family; Members receive 11 issues of our newsletter The Dahlia Data

American Dahlia Society $20 per person, $23 for a family. Members receive the quarterly ADS Bulletin and the 2010 Classification Guild. The Bulletin contains timely articles pertaining to dahlias, information on new cultivars, and a host of other topics. The Classification book is indispensable as a guide that states which cultivars performed well in your region and lists winning varieties from around the nation. The ADS provides a great service to all dahlia enthusiasts at a bargain price.

Pacific Northwest Dahlia Conference $10 per person or $15 for a family. The PNDS hosts 3 trial gardens: Inland Empire Garden in Spokane, Canby Trial Garden in Canby, Oregon & the Victoria Trial Garden on Canada's Vancouver Island. The PNDS provides training for judges, maintains records for all member societies, and sponsors an annual show. Each member of the PNDS receives 3 newsletters a year, a membership booklet, and an exhibiting number.
Please renew your dues by mailing them to our Membership Coordinator Camille Noel at : 2330 W. 27th Ave. Eugene, OR 97405. Make all checks payable to : The Lane County Dahlia Society.

Our first meeting of the new year will be held Thursday, February 3rd. at the Celeste Campbell Center in Eugene.  Our program that evening will be a DVD of the new 2011 dahlia introductions. We hope to see you there!