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We're excited for the 8th 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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THANK YOU TO our Tuber Sale VOLUNTEERS and customers! It was a great sale!

We are looking forward to meeting everyone again at our Annual Dahlia Show, 9/27-28, 2025.

The 2024 NEDS Dahlia Show Results are HERE!

Our wonderful team of NEDS volunteers before we opened the tuber sale.

NEDS Meetings & Events:

May 17: Meet NEDS at the ‘Spring Garden Emporium’ Plant Sale at NEBG at Tower Hill. A selection of dahlia tubers will be available.

Spring Garden Emporium

May 18, 1 PM
Membership Meeting
Dahlias in Spring
Westwood Senior Center
60 Nahatan St, Westwood, MA 02090

June 22, 1 PM
Membership Meeting
How to create winning dahlia arrangements!
With two special guest floral design judges.
Westwood Senior Center
60 Nahatan St, Westwood, MA 02090


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New members are welcome!

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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