The third Friday of January, February, April, June, July, September, November, and December  finds society
members at The Missouri Botanical Garden for the monthly meeting of the Greater St.Louis Dahlia Society.
The meetings consist of  general society business old and new, and an education program given by different
society members. Lots of Q and A usually sparks a spirited discussion during and after the education
program. Refreshments, provided by members, and great conversation put an exclamation point on the
evening.

  • The months of January and February find St. Louis dahlia growers waking up tubers and getting  ready
    to start the propagation process for the coming season.
  • The months of April and May bring the major fund raisers for the Greater St.Louis Society. The intra-
    society plant sale at the April  meeting, and on the 11th of May, the public plant sale at The Missouri
    Botanical Garden. Society members donate propagated dahlia plants for sale to other members and
    the general public. Also for sale are plenty of supplies to grow dahlias and other donated plants, annual
    and perennial flowers and plants ranging from vegetables to trees.
  • During June, July, and August most members and dahlia growers in general are very busy with their
    patches. Whether its making sure the dahlias have plenty of water, shading them from the hot summer
    sun, pinching and tying them up, or just administering general loving care. Greater St.Louis Dahlia
    Society members manage to squeeze in some fun though. Their are judging seminars to attend, tours
    of other members gardens to take, and the annual picnic and fish fry. August is also the start of the
    show season. There are local shows, shows at state and county fairs, and also shows and exhibitions
    by all other societies affiliated with the American Dahlia Society.
  • September usually finds members of the Greater St.Louis Dahlia Society preparing for our crown
    jewel. The annual Greater St.Louis Dahlia Society show and exhibition held at the Missouri Botanical
    Garden. It is a two day event open to the public, but it is a week long event for the society members.
    Preparation for next years show actually begins the day after this years show, and continues all year
    long.
  • In October there is a catered banquet and awards ceremony. Members celebrate triumphs at this years
    show and set goals for the coming year. There are still plenty of blooms to show off also, and the
    banquet hall is usually filled with dahlia blooms.
  • By December all of the precious dahlia tubers have been dug and carefully put away to rest for winter,
    and society members are dreaming of spring. We celebrate the holidays and the new year with a
    special monthly meeting. Gift giving and every ones favorite holiday treats are in order.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January:
Monthly meeting
Education: Propagation of dahlias (St. Louis Style). Given by: President Mike Plannett

February:  
Monthly meeting.
Education: Propagation of dahlias (St. Louis Style) part #2. Given by: President Mike Plannett

March:
No Monthly meeting
Society Board Meeting
(7 p.m., March 4 at the Grand Glaize Branch of the St.Louis County Library)
April:
Monthly meeting
Intra-society plant sale
Education:

May:
No Monthly Meeting

May 11th:
Plant sale at the Missouri Botanical Garden

June:
Monthly meeting
Education:

July :
Monthly meeting
Education:

August :
Annual Fishfry/Picnic Meeting
(Date and site to be determined)

September:
Monthly Meeting
Education:
Annual Garden Tour
(Dates and sites to be determined)

October:
No Monthly Meeting
October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd:
Annual Society Show and Exhibition.
October 11th:
Annual Society Awards Banquet.

November:
Monthly meeting
("Flower of the Year" selection)
Education:

December:  
Monthly meeting
(Holiday treats and gift exchange)
Education: