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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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NEDS members are hard at work getting dahlia tubers ready for our ANNUAL TUBER SALE on 4/12 at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. There will be more than 150 different varieties for sale including cut flower and show varieties.

Find the 2025 NEDS Dahlia Show RESULTS HERE!

Thank you to our volunteers for showing up strong for four days of tuber dividing! And very special thanks to the team at Volante Farms for allowing us to work in their beautiful greenhouse.

2026 NEDS Meetings & Events:

ANNUAL TUBER SALE
Sunday APRIL 12, 2026
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Open to the public from 11 AM to 3:30 PM.

GROW YOUR OWN DAHLIAS
Saturday APRIL 18, 2026 at 2 PM
Workshop for beginning dahlia gardeners at Volante Farms, Needham MA. Open to the public.

MAY Membership Meeting:
Sunday 5/17 at 1 PM at the Westwood Senior Center in Westwood, MA.
Last chance tuber swap, planting dahlias and more

NEDS Members, please check your email for updates and event 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