The third Friday of each month 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 Mother's Day weekend the 9th &10th 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 as well as other donated plants, including 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 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.
'09 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January:
Monthly meeting on the 16th


February:  
Monthly meeting on the 20th
Intra-society root sale


March:
No Monthly meeting
Society Board of Directors meeting
March 10th, 7:00 PM, at the Grand Glaize Branch of The St. Louis Public Library

April:
Monthly meeting on the 17th
Intra-society plant sale

May:
Monthly Meeting on the 15th
May 9th and 10th:
Annual public plant sale at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

June:
Monthly meeting on the 19th

July :
Monthly meeting on the 24th

August :
Annual Fishfry/Picnic Meeting
August 8th at 12:00 PM ; Bee Tree Park



September:
Monthly Meeting on the 18th
SEPTEMBER 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th:
Annual Society Show and Exhibition.

RULES and REGULATIONS

October:
No Monthly meeting
Annual Society Awards Banquet.

November:
Monthly meeting on the 20th
("Flower of the Year" selection)

December:  
Monthly meeting on the 18th
(Holiday treats and gift exchange)