2022 Local Shows Update

2022 Local Shows Update

The weather seems to always be an annual challenge no matter what you grow, and this year has been no exception.  The long periods of unprecedented temperatures, lack of rain, hosepipe bans, pests and everything else have made this Dahlia growing season very...
Editors Introduction

Editors Introduction

The dust has now settled back onto the floor of the Heligan barn, and we have time now to reflect on the last year and make plans for next year’s shows. For me it has been an interesting year, after only visiting the Wadebridge show on a whim a couple of years ago l...
2022 Annual General Meeting

2022 Annual General Meeting

Many thanks to everyone that attended our 2022 AGM in March.  Numbers were reduced due to the OMICRON infections at the time but it was a good afternoon.  Plenty of tubers available and of course some wonderful refreshments. Special thanks go to Lorraine...
40th Anniversary Medals

40th Anniversary Medals

The Cornish Dahlia Society celebrated its 40th Anniversary in 2020 but unfortunately due to the COVID pandemic no meetings or shows were able to be held. So, instead, we celebrated our 40th Annual Show by awarding all exhibitors with a Bronze Medal to thank them for...
40 Years Old

40 Years Old

The Cornish Dahlia Society was formed in 1981 following a meeting in late 1980 which means that this year the society is celebrating 40 years.  This is quite a milestone in current times given that many local societies have fallen by the wayside. It may not be...
Flying the flag for Cornwall

Flying the flag for Cornwall

Che Stephenson and Cat Miles flew the flag for Cornwall at the National Dahlia Society National show at RHS Wisley.. Che was awarded 1st for Novice Class 88 – 3 blooms small Cactus, a 2nd In Novice Class 89 – 3 blooms miniature Cactus/Semi-Cactus and 2nd...