Online Membership
This Members Only area provides access to society documents, event materials, growing resources, and member communications. It is your hub for everything happening within the St. Louis Dahlia Society so you can stay informed and engaged throughout the season. Membership also includes member-only resource access and admission to all in-person society meetings, where members gather to learn, share growing experiences, and connect with fellow dahlia enthusiasts.
American Dahlia Society
$30.00
Every year
Your membership supports the mission and activities of the ADS while connecting you to a nationwide community of growers, exhibitors, judges, and dahlia enthusiasts. Whether you are just starting out or deeply involved in growing and exhibiting, ADS membership helps you learn, grow, and stay engaged with the world of dahlias all year long.
ADS Membership is not required to have membership in the St Louis Dahlia Society but it is highly encouraged.
✓ Support the mission and programs of the American Dahlia Society
✓ Dahlia classification system & research projects
✓ Trial gardens and seedling bench evaluation for new varieties
✓ Judge accreditation and training programs
✓ Promotion of dahlias as a cut flower
✓ Access to ADS publications including the Bulletin and Classification & Handbook of Dahlias
✓ Exclusive members-only resources, archives, and online tools
✓ Be part of a nationwide community of dahlia enthusiasts
What’s included?
Membership in the St. Louis Dahlia Society includes in-person meetings, access to our members-only Slack community, seasonal society updates, and exclusive online resources. Members can participate in the tuber exchange, join bloom showcases, attend educational workshops, and connect with a supportive community of Dahlia growers from across the St. Louis area. Opportunities for member spotlights and engagement are also included throughout the season.
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Monthly In-Person Meetings
Members-Only Slack Chat
Members Only Website Resources
Tuber Exchange Participation
Bloom Showcase Participation
Educational Workshops
Community and Connection
Member Spotlights and Engagement
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Membership includes access to a private resource library created specifically for St. Louis–area growers. These resources include seasonal growing guidance, helpful references, and materials shared during meetings, all designed to support learning and community connection.
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Monthly In Person Meetings
Educational presentations, seasonal guidance, demonstrations, Q&A sessions, and community conversations with growers from across the St. Louis area.
Members Only Slack Chat
A real time space to ask questions, share updates, get advice, and stay connected with other Dahlia growers throughout the season.
FAQs
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No. The St. Louis Dahlia Society is an associate of the American Dahlia Society, but the memberships are separate. Joining the St. Louis Dahlia Society gives you access to our local meetings, events, and member resources. ADS membership is an optional national membership that provides additional benefits at the national level. We encourage membership of ADS along with your St Louis Dahlia Society membership.
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Not at all! The St. Louis Dahlia Society welcomes all experience levels, from first-time growers to longtime collectors.
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No. Meetings are optional. Members participate in ways that fit their schedules and interests.
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After purchase, you’ll receive instructions for accessing the members-only portal and private community spaces.