Flower enthusiasts, florists, growers, exhibitors, gardeners, and those who are simply dahlia-curious or pompon-passionate, don’t dilly-dahlia. Make plans now for The American Dahlia Society Show, Saturday, September 13, 1:00-5:00 P.M.; and Sunday, September 14, 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. The event is at The Village Green’s Lewis Hall, 160 Frank Allen Road, in Cashiers. This exhibition marks 36 years of Dahlia Shows in our region.
Visitors will enjoy hundreds of judged dahlia blooms, among them Singles, Cactus, Ball, Collarettes, Anemone, the ever-popular dinner-plate dahlias, and scores of other varieties. You’re encouraged to linger over the exhibits, chat with growers, and cast informal favorites. An abundance of fresh bouquets and floral arrangements will be available for purchase. Take home a botanical display of Mother Nature’s finest art.
The Carolinas Dahlia Society, a nonprofit that’s deep-rooted in the Western Carolinas, nurtures education and friendship with hands-on workshops, judging clinics, and gardening events. Lifting spirits, encouraging community, conserving pollinators, preventing erosion, and making the Carolinas even more beautiful are the dividends of digging CDS’s growing passion.
To learn more about the show, explore membership opportunities, or browse upcoming events, visit carolinasdahliasociety.org. Admission is free, and, as Luke Osteen reminded us last season, “Smiles – like dahlias – are abundant.”
Growers from four states will be exhibiting in this show. Don’t miss these accomplished Dahlia growers and designers. Growers are encouraged to grow and show their own seedlings. If they pass several levels over the years their new varietals can be officially recognized by the ADC.
Don’t miss the 10” dinner plate dahlia displays. Displays will contain 3, 5, and even 7 of these enormous flowers. It’s a goose-bump moment, more than eye-candy. It’s eye-bloom-boom!
For more information, contact Lori Goehring: excaliburdrilling@msn.
Donna’s message to children who’ll be attending:
Dahlias first grew in Mexico and Central America. Over the years, they’ve evolved into blooming-amazing flowers, but did you know they are also edible? Central Americans eat their tubers and say they’re quite delicious. I wonder if fast food restaurants in Mexico serve Dahlia French fries?
But a word to the wise – don’t dig up your mom’s tubers and try them out for dinner. Dahlia know what I mean?
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