We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Church of Christ 601 MacArthur Blvd. San Leandro Our meetings include some business and a great program to encourage, demonstrate, or teach methods of raising more beautiful dahlias. Dahlia related questions are always welcomed. January 21 agenda:
Pot Luck and white elephant exchange • Opening remarks- Ellen • Introduction of visitors - Ellen and new members • Approval of minutes- Ellen and treasurers report . Discussion of tuber sale • Garden Q&A - All • Announcements- Ellen • Closing- Ellen • Next Meeting February 18, 2025 November in the garden
As the gardens are slowing down, don’t do any more fertilizing but do try to control mildew and pests. The tubers are forming, and we do not want the plants to be suffering while the tubers are forming. We want happy tubers so we can have Blue Ribbon winning blooms next year. |
Members of the SLDS presented an informative talk and demonstration about dahlias. Rave reviews!
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 the flower and stick it in a bucket of water. Diabrotica don't swim.
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Our June 2024 meeting was like this, only different .. different location ... Casa Peralta.
At our 2023 June meeting .... Curtis (with the straw hat) showed how to pinch the top and disbud. Super helpful!
Chris explained more about disbudding.
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. What's happening in your garden? Let the experts help you solve some of the garden problems. |