Last Chance Tuber Sale

Saturday, May 19th  will be the last tuber sale of the year held by the Lane County Dahlia Society. The sale will take place from 10 AM until 2 PM and will be located at the Key Bank on River Road. The address is 1980 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. We have 100's of varieties for sales in a wide assortment of forms, sizes and colors. With the sun finally out and the outside temperature warming, now is the perfect time to plant! All tubers will be $3.50 each or 5/$15. We hope to see you there!

Tuber Sale !!

What: A Garden Extravaganza! - A dahlia tuber sale and plant sale held in conjunction with the Willamette District Garden Clubs

When: Saturday, May 12th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

May Meeting

The Lane County Dahlia Society will hold its May meeting Thursday, May 3rd at 7:30 PM at the Celeste Campbell Center, 155 High Street, Eugene. At this month's meeting a pair of experienced dahlia growers will be on hand to discuss preparation methods for planting a dahlia garden. They will offer advice on when, where, and how to plant your dahlia tubers and will gladly answer any questions. There will be door prizes and free refreshments available.The meetings are free and open to the public. We hope that you will join us!

*Also, please note, the next chance to purchase from a large selection of dahlia tubers will be Saturday, May 12th. 10 AM-4 PM  at the Key Bank on River Road, in front of the Bi-Mart "A Garden Extravaganza"! A sale in conjunction with the Willamette District Garden Clubs. 100's of dahlia tubers for sale along with plant starts, bouquets and garden planters.

LCDS Annual Tuber Auction and Sale

Lane County Dahlia Society Annual Tuber Auction & Sale

When: Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Where: Celeste Campbell Center, 155 High Street, Eugene

Time: The auction will start at 7:30 PM sharp, to be followed by open sales tables 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 541-954-9694 or 541-344-0970 with any questions

March Meeting

Amy K    B SC LB PK/WH

The Lane County Dahlia Society will hold its March meeting Thursday, March 1st at 7:30 PM at the Celeste Campbell Center, 155 High Street, Eugene. The March meeting will feature a panel of LCDS dahlia experts who will share their different techniques and observations about preparing their dahlia gardens for the planting season. Special focus will be on soil health, including soil testing, amendments and the right timing for these tasks. Please bring your questions as there will be plenty of time included for a question and answer period. There will also be door prizes and free refreshments available. The meeting is free and open to the public. Whether you are a first time visitor or a long-time L.C.D.S. member, we hope that you will join us!

February Meeting

"Hollyhill Finlandia"   A SC LB Dark Pink/Yellow   Photo by Ted Kennedy

Our February dahlia meeting will be held Thursday, February 1st at 7:30 PM at the Celeste Campbell Center, 155 High Street, Eugene. The topic of this meeting will be new dahlia introductions for 2018. We will show a DVD that presents all of the new dahlias that earned a passing score at the 2017 trial gardens.Also, it is time to renew your membership, if you haven't already done so. It should be a fun winter's night full of lovely dahlia blooms and help us all plan and dream about our upcoming garden. There will be refreshments and door prizes too.  As always, the meeting is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Welcome to 2018! It is 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, 2017, then your dues are good through 2018. We encourage all 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 $24 per person, $27 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 Treasurer Phyllis Shafer at : 222 E. Broadway #501 , Eugene, OR 97401. Make all checks payable to : The Lane County Dahlia Society.

Our first meeting of the new year will be held Thursday, February 1st. at the Celeste Campbell Center in Eugene. Our program that evening will be a DVD of the new 2018 dahlia introductions. We hope to see you there!