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  • 16 Jul 2024 7:33 PM | Anonymous


  • 1 Jul 2024 8:31 PM | Anonymous


    THE CLOSING DATE FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED

    TO FRIDAY 5 JULY 2024

    Payment must be made by this date

    Registration form and accommodation information


  • 25 May 2024 5:29 PM | Anonymous

    Important information for growers sending tubers to Tasmania for the dahlia tuber auction.

     Click here for instructions
    • Mainland Australian growers will send their tuber donations via Drewitts Bulbs PTY LTD.
    • Those who know which dahlias they will be donating should email Drewitts by June 10th and Drewitts will send you netted bags to package your tubers for treatment.
    • Tubers must arrive at Drewitts by JUNE 25th

    Draft Conference Progam

    Subject to change

     IMPORTANT POINTS

    If you are a breeder, and wish to present some of your new cultivars, please get in touch!

    We have allocated a longer time slot this year to allow for some of the newer breeders, as well as those more experienced, to share some of their successes, and failures this year. If you are donating NEW RELEASE cultivars to the auction, we would particularly like to hear from you!

    Friday evening dinner is at attendee’s own expense, however if you are interested in attending as part of a group booking to a local restaurant please reply and let me know by the end of May .

    Monday bus tour booking is well into the planning stage, it’s looking good for going ahead thanks to a large amount of interest. We’re engaging with local companies to get you the best price – stay tuned!

    Tickets are still on sale until well into June, so tell your friends, parents, and neighbours that Tassie is the place to be!

     QUESTIONS?
     Contact Kelly Munday (Kel) at  kelly.munday@outlook.com.au





  • 20 Apr 2024 9:24 PM | Anonymous
    Our Intermediate Champion Hien Nyguen happily receiving his award from President Pam Albutt.
    The medal was a gift from the National Dahlia Society of the United Kingdom to the Dahlia Society of Victoria to be awarded to an appropriate recipient at our annual State Show. 
    Hien is a worthy winner with his beautiful blooms starring on the Show bench.
    The Blooms that made this exhibit were:Coorabell Zoe, Coorabell Jessie, Devon Citation. Winholme Diane, Mabel Ann, Blyton Softer Gleam.


  • 27 Feb 2024 8:28 AM | Anonymous

    February 2024

    Saturday 24 & Sunday 25

     Victorian State Dahlia Show

    STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    Fran Grylls

    0481 385 122

    Schedule

    March 2024

    Saturday 2 & Sunday 3

    Shepparton & District Dahlia Club

    Congupna Community Centre

    Katamatite-Shepparton Road

    Shirley Clarke

    03 5865 5364 or

    0419 003 949

    Friday 8 & Saturday 9

    Welshpool Autumn Flower Show

    Welshpool Memorial Hall

    RURAL CHAMPIONSHIP

    Fran Grylls

    0481 385 122

    Schedule

    Saturday 9 & Sunday 10

    Portland Dahlia & Rose Show

    Civic Hall, Bentinck St

    Portland

    Bruce Millard

    03 5572 3788

    Schedule

    Saturday 16 

    Sunshine Golden Age Garden Club

    Glengala Community Hall

    Cnr Glengala Road & Simmie Street

    Sunshine West VIC 3020

    METROPOLITAN CHAMPIONSHIP

    Rosemary Sabre

    0421 714 943 or 9363 1630

    Schedule

    Friday 15 (open for staging and judging)

    Saturday 16

    Eaglehawk Dahlia & Arts Festival

    (Supported by Bendigo Garden Club)

    Senior Citizens/Bendigo Deaf Hub

    Shirley Turner

    0412 018203

    Information


  • 17 Jan 2024 8:59 PM | Anonymous

    Printed copies of the Schedule for the 2024 State Dahlia Show and complimentary entrance tickets have been posted to all DSV members.

    A soft copy of the Schedule can be viewed here.

    Show Timeline

    Entries Close 7.00pm Thursday 22 February 2024

    Staging of Exhibits 7.00 pm Friday (Continues all night)

    Staging Concludes 10.00 am Saturday (Display and Cut Flower Sections excluded)

    Judging Commences 10.00 am Saturday

    Other Staging Concludes 11.00 am Saturday (Items 64 to 67)

    Show Opens 1.00 pm

    Saturday Awards Dinner 6.00 pm Saturday (Bookings taken on the day)

    Official Closing 3.30 pm Sunday


  • 24 Dec 2023 7:44 PM | Anonymous

    Stewarding and Judging Training for the 2024 Season

    Following a successful start last season, the DSV is planning to offer further Stewarding and Judging Training in the new year.

    There is no need to have attended previous sessions, so if you are looking to expand your knowledge plan to come along for all of some of the following events.

    Sun 14 Jan, 10am-noon – Stewarding and Judging refresher followed by lunch and informal discussions on showing and standards.

    Sat 10 Feb – Mini-show at the Mt Waverley Hall – a chance to put things into practice, whether that’s showing, stewarding or judging, a real hands on day.

    Thu 15 Feb – Mini-show at the monthly meeting – a chance again for showing, stewarding and judging practice.

    Sat 24 Feb, 5pm – Debrief from the judges on results at the State Show.  An opportunity to hear directly what was good and perhaps not so good at the show.

    Thu 21 Mar – Mini-show at the monthly meeting – a chance to  practice showing your dahlias.

    Sun 7 April, 10am-noon– Judging by the standard. A focus on what makes the perfect show dahlia. Followed by a light lunch.

     DSV members only


  • 5 Dec 2023 10:04 PM | Anonymous


  • 28 Nov 2023 9:27 PM | Anonymous

    Dahlia Society of Australia

    2024 National Dahlia Championship

    The National Dahlia Championship in 2024 will be held as part of the DAHLIA SOCIETY of SOUTH AUSTRALIA Inc. Show and Championships.

     23rd - 24th March 2024
    Goodwood Community Centre
    32 – 34 Rosa St, Goodwood, Adelaide SA

    Show Schedule


  • 10 Nov 2023 9:42 AM | Anonymous

    CropBioLife Special Offer

    DSV Members Only
    You are invited to submit an Expression of Interest in taking up a CropBioLife special offer that has been negotiated by the DSV.

    Background

    At our March 2023 members meeting soil microbiologist Dr Mary Cole spoke on the benefits of dramatically improving poor soils by using chemical free composting and natural mineral elements.

    During her talk she referred to an Australian invented natural fertilizer called CropBiolife which provided outstanding increases in farm crop yields when applied to previously unproductive land.

    An Internet search on the use of CropBiolife indicates it is being used extensively by food producers worldwide with outstanding success.

    At the conclusion of Dr Cole’s talk there was much discussion on whether this product would significantly benefit the growing of dahlia plants and production of better blooms and how can it be obtained.

    About CropBioLife

    An investigation undertaken by DSV has found that CropBiolife is:

    • manufactured in Australia by Aussan Laboratories and supplied to agricultural industries worldwide.
    • currently sold in bulk 5 litre ($500), 10 litre ($1000) and 20litre ($2000) containers and can only be purchased from Aussan Laboratories.
    • a concentrated liquid with a dilution rate of 2ml to 10litres of water.
    • applied three times during the growing season via folia spray or soil drench.

    There is evidence that CropBiolife significantly reduces pest attack and disease by increasing the health of the plant.

    See also: What is CropBioLife?

    The Carbon Garden

    To cater for home gardeners Aussan Laboratories have established an online garden club called The Carbon Garden. Initial membership costs $200 and includes a “Starter Kit” containing;

    • a 100 ml dropper bottle of CropBiolife.
    • 2 bottles of specialist mixes of plant tonic and plant food.
    • various garden tools.
    • Gardening work bag.
    • There is an annual membership fee of $100 after the first year.

    The Offer

    In response to an approach from the DSV, the management of Aussan Laboratories have made the following offer:

    • allow DSV members to become The Carbon Garden members at no charge and not requiring them to purchase the starter kit.
    • the yearly membership renewal fee of $100 would be waivered for DSV members.
    • DSV members who join The Carbon Garden can then purchase CropBioLife in 100ml dropper bottles for $45 plus a shipping fee of around $10.
    • DSV members who sign up as Carbon Garden members can also:
    • purchase all the products sold on the website without any obligation to buy any,
    • post and share information on the community page and put questions to a horticulturist who responds to question from the community,
    • access all the Carbon Garden articles and extra resources.

    If the offer is taken up, Aussan Laboratories will promote the DSV as partner on their website and via their communications.

    The offer from Aussan Laboratories is dependent on sufficient interest by DSV members in taking it up.

    Committee View

    The DSV committee considers that the Aussan Laboratories proposal for DSV members to join the online Carbon Garden club is a great opportunity to acquire access to a demonstratively effective growing supplement for better growing results for not only your dahlias but for the whole garden.

    Expression of Interest

    If you as a DSV member would like to become a free member of the online Carbon Garden club to obtain access to buying CropBiolife, please register your interest by email to Bill Johnson:

    mailto:bjohnson@wdjohnson.net

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