Established in 1964 in North Kingstown, the Rhode Island Dahlia Society (RIDS) began with 12 passionate members dedicated to growing dahlias in New England. Today, our society continues to promote the beauty of the dahlia through expert cultivation tips, annual tuber sales, and regional exhibitions for growers in RI, CT, and MA.
Schedule Of Events
Promoting the growing, showing, and beauty of the dahlia through local meetings and our annual spring sales at Blithewold Mansion and the Knights of Columbus.
Sun, Apr 12North Kingstown United Methodist ChurchLearn expert irrigation techniques for dahlias and dive into dahlia anatomy at our April educational meeting in North Kingstown.
Sun, May 03North Kingstown Knights of ColumbusFind rare and hard-to-find dahlia tubers at the Rhode Island Dahlia Society’s annual spring sale.
Sat, May 09Blithewold Manor, Gardens, and ArboretumShop an incredible selection of dahlia tubers at the historic Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, RI.
Stay up to date with the Rhode Island Dahlia Society:
View our full 2026 calendar of meetings and garden events.
How to Store Dahlia Tubers: A Step-by-Step Guide
Expert tips for overwintering your dahlias in New England.
Learn the fundamental steps for digging, cleaning, and overwintering your tubers so they stay healthy until planting season in late May. Click below for our full step-by-step instructions. Want to master dahlia care? Join the Rhode Island Dahlia Society to connect with local experts and grow like a pro.
Rhode Island Dahlia Shows
Celebrating the beauty of the dahlia through competitive exhibitions, artistic floral arrangements, and community events. Explore the schedules and results from our 2025 show season across Rhode Island and Washington County.
