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We're excited for the 9th year of the New England Dahlia Society (NEDS) and hope to connect dahlia growers from all over New England and the surrounding areas.

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We are looking forward to meeting everyone again at our Annual Dahlia Show, 9/27-28, 2025 at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Boylston, MA.

The 2024 NEDS Dahlia Show Results are HERE!

NEDS is getting ready for our Annual Dahlia Show!
The 2025 NEDS Challenge Show Flower is Valley Rust Bucket (6111). It’s a bronze (deep orange) colored Mini Ball that blooms from mid summer to first frost. Height: 3’ - 4’. Valley Rust Bucket was introduced in 2004 by David & Leone Smith, USA. It’s on the ‘Fabulous-Fifty’ list of 2024 ADS show awards. (The Fab 50 are cultivars that received at least 50 blue and higher awards in sanctioned ADS dahlia shows.)

NEDS Meetings & Events:

July 20, 1 PM
Membership Meeting
Watering, fertilizing, mulching dahlias. Plus dahlia diseases & leaf clinic.
Westwood Senior Center
60 Nahatan St, Westwood, MA 02090

August 2, 2 PM - 5 PM
NEDS Summer Party!
Volante Farms in Needham
Rain or Shine. Check your email for the invitation.

August 17, 1 PM
Membership Meeting
Showtime! Prepare to share and show your dahlias.
Westwood Senior Center
60 Nahatan St, Westwood, MA 02090


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About NEDS

The New England Dahlia Society (NEDS) was founded in 2016 and encompasses growers from New England (MA, RI, CT, ME, NH, VT) and the surrounding areas (NY, NJ).

Our goals are to:

  • Advance the appreciation and knowledge about the genus

  • Promote education in dahlia cultivation and evaluation

  • Stimulate public awareness

  • Develop qualified judges to assist in local and national shows

  • Foster a spirit of camaraderie, good sportsmanship, and integrity among dahlia growers and exhibitors

Membership is a mix of seasoned enthusiasts and beginners starting their dahlia adventure. We welcome all those interested regardless of level of experience. See our calendar above for the next meeting or event.

 

Officers

President
Gabriele Zybarth

Vice President
Donald VanSlochem

Secretary
Colleen Donham

Treasurer
Donna Lane

Membership
Becky Hill

ADS/NADC Rep
Donna Lane

Education & Outreach
Celeste Gauthier

Volunteer Coordinator
Craig Fitzgerald

Member-At-Large
Jessie Turbayne

Founder
Matt Mattus