WELCOME TO THE DAHLIA SOCIETY OF GEORGIA

From first blooms to award-winning gardens, the Dahlia Society of Georgia helps gardeners across Georiga and the Southeast grow thriving dahlias in Southern heat and humidity.

Whether you're planting your very first tuber or preparing blooms for exhibition, you'll find education, encouragement, and a welcoming commumity ready to help you succced!


Why Join Us?

Founded in 1934, the Dahlia Society of Georgia brings together gardeners who share a love for beautiful blooms, hands-on learning, and Southern gardening success.

As a member, you'll enjoy:

  • Educational meetings and demonstrations
  • Access to heat-tolerant dahlia expertise
  • Annual tuber sales and special events
  • Mentorship for new growers
  • Friendship with fellow flower enthusiast

No experience required; just the love of flowers and a desire to learn.

growing dahlias in Georgia

Southern Gardening Success
Starts Here!

Growing dahlias in the South comes with unique challenges, but with the right varieties and techniques, stunning blooms are absolutely possible.

Explore our Southern growing resources:

Our society has spent decades learning what works best in Southern gardens; and we're excited to share that knowledge with you.

View Southern Growing Guide


events & shows

Learn, Share, and Celebrate Dahlias

Throughout the year, we host meetings, workshops, tuber sales, and public dahlia shows that bring growers together from across the Southeast.

Highlights include:

  • Monthly educational meetings
  • Beginner-friendly demonstrations
  • Annual Atlanta Botanical Garden Dahlia Show
  • Spring tuber sales
  • Hands-on opportunities to learn exhibiting and judging

Whether attending in person or connecting virtually, there's always something blooming in our community


Society Officers:

  • President: Bob Goehring
  • Judging Chair & Southern States Conference Leader: Lori Goehring
  • Show Chair: Siobhan Kinnelly
  • Treasurer: Cheri Felton
  • Secretary: Chris Gleason
  • Membership Director: Kathleen Hadfield
  • ADS Representative: Megan Decker
  • Social Media Manager: Siobhan Kinnelly


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