Virtual Dahlia Show:
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​https://sldstuber-plants.sg-creations.com/

San Leandro Dahlia Society ​is a group of people who love dahlias and want to share that love with the world.  Well, at least with the people in the East Bay. Our members come from the San Francisco area, around San Leandro, and as far away as Brentwood and Modesto.  We share successes and failures as well.  


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BAD BUG!!
  This little critter is a very BAD BUG!!!  It's called diabrotica or cucumber beetle.  They are herbivores, meaning they eat our plants, especially our dahlia flowers.  There is no easy way to get rid of them.  Early in the morning you can do hand to hand combat and squash them, one by one before they start to fly.  Insecticides don't seem to work.  If one flower is full of them, cut it and stick it in a bucket of water.  Diabrotica don't swim.
Yes, there is a tuber sale! 
​Plan ahead:

Orders will take place April 22 to April 28.  Pickup will be in Oakland near the Oakland Zoo on May 1.  Details to follow when they are finalized.  If you are on our emailing list, you will be notified.  Not on the list?  Complete the contact form and ask to be place on the email list.  It's that easy.  

Winter in the Garden

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  Our dahlias are definitely done for  2020.  Think about 2021 with hope ... to dig or not to dig.  Check out digging
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Hope starts with preparing the soil. Adding compost is one way.  Another way is to plant a cover crop of fava or clover. 

2020 Dahlias on Display, Virtually

Due to COVID-19, all American Dahlia Society events were cancelled.  So, this year the San Leandro Dahlia Society  has exhibited their favorite dahlias with photos taken from their gardens, plus some indoor bouquets and arrangements. Flowers are fresher since they are alive and are more colorful since they are seen in natural light. Please feel free to share this site with your friends, family and neighbors.
  • These Dahlias were grown in August 2020.
  • The Show opened September 8th.
  • People’s Choice - visitors voted for their favorite bloom in each category.
  • You can find the website at:
 https://sldstuber-plants.sg-creations.com/

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​  We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Church of Christ (new location as of November 2019)  601 MacArthur Blvd. Our meetings include some business and a great program to encourage, demonstrate, or teach methods of raising more beautiful dahlias.  Dahlia related questions are welcomed. 
  
Our next meeting will be
March 16, 2020
​7 PM
(zoom for members) 
 Meeting topic:  Tuber sale, virtually
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2021 Dues can be paid anytime.
$10 for SLDS
$24 or $27 for American Dahlia Society 

Click here to go to the membership form
Click here to check out more about preparing the soil.