Welcome

We're excited for the 10th 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 everyone who participated in our Annual Dahlia Show, 9/27-28 but especially our great volunteers and our host, the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. It was a wonderful and very successful show.

The 2025 NEDS Dahlia Show RESULTS ARE HERE!

Congratulations to all the winners! The judges had to make hard decisions since all tables were full of beautiful entries. NEDS hopes you will join us again in 2026!

NEDS Meetings & Events:

January & February Membership Meetings will be via ZOOM

March Meetings: Dividing tubers for our Annual Tuber Sale

ANNUAL TUBER SALE
APRIL 12, 2026
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Open to the public from 11 AM to 3 PM.

NEDS Members, please check your email for updates and show information.

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

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