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Rhode Island Dahlia Society, Inc.
PROGRAMS 2026-27
January 11, 2026, 1:30pm, Special Zoom Program; link will be sent to members
"Mexico: Origen of the Dahlia" presented by Mrs. Lupita Trevino, President of the Mexican Dahlia Association.
February 1, 2026, 1:30pm, location tbd
"Setting Up Your Dahlia Garden”: Experienced members will cover a range of topics including plant spacing, staking, labeling, fencing, and vermin control.
March 1, 2026, 1:30pm, location tbd
"Starting and Propagating Dahlias"
We will discuss the pros and cons of starting your tubers in pots. Experienced growers will also demonstrate how to take cuttings and share various seed starting methods.
April 12, 2026, 1:30pm, location tbd
"Garden Irrigation": How do you supply water to your dahlias? This program will explore varied irrigation systems and techniques in use by members.
May 2-3, 2026, times TBD Cold Spring Community Center, Wickford, RI
"Marking Party (Sat 5/2 for members) and Dahlia Tuber Sale #1 (Sun 5/3 for the public)"
May 9, 2026, 10am-3pm, Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum
"Dahlia Tuber Sale #2"
June 7, 2026, 1:30pm, Cold Spring Community Center, Wickford, RI
"BRIX: Understanding How it Effects Plant Pests."
Find out about this easy and effective approach to organic pest management.
July 2026, Date, time and place to be determined
"Dahlia Photography": learn photography techniques to capture the magic of dahlias
August 2, 2026, Annual Members Picnic
August 15-16, 2026, Times TDB, Fairgrounds, Richmond, RI
"Rhode Island Dahlia Society Show at Washington County Fair"
A great opportunity to learn how to stage and show dahlias and see a beautiful display.
September 12-13, 2026, Cold Spring Community Center, Wickford, RI, Times TBD
"60th Annual Rhode Island Dahlia Society Show" including the Annual Dahlia Photography Show.
The largest dahlia show in Rhode Island is a colorful display not to be missed! Also, it's a great opportunity to learn about the many forms of dahlias. FREE Admission.
October 4, 2026, 1:30pm, Cold Spring Community Center, Wickford, RI
"Digging Tubers, Collecting Seedpods, and Preparing the Garden for Winter"
Members will share their season's end practices and dahlia hybridizing methods, experiences, and results.
November 1, 2026, 1:30pm, Cold Spring Community Center, Wickford, RI
"Storing Your Tubers for Winter"
We will demonstrate dividing tubers for storage and popular methods of packing both divided tubers and tuber clumps for the winter.
December 6, 2026, Annual Holiday luncheon for members
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