New Mexico Dahlia Society
The NMDS is a local chapter of the American Dahlia Society (ADS) formed in 2006. Our purpose is to promote interest
in dahlia culture within New Mexico and to provide beneficial information regarding the growing, care, and showing of the dahlia.
The dahlia is native to Mexico and Central America, where it was originally cultivated by the Aztecs for its tubers, which were used as food. It was later introduced to Europe in the late 18th century by Spanish explorers. In 2026 Dahlias are cultivated across the globe in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Today there are approximately 49 species of dahlia, along with thousands of cultivars and hybrids, resulting in a vast array of varieties. These flowers come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, making them popular among gardeners.
Sunday March 29, 2026 NMDS Meeting at 2:00 p.m.
Drip and Pulse Irrigation
Albuquerque Garden Center, Grace’s Room
10120 Lomas Boulevard NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Speaker: David Wimsatt
WED, APRIL 22 2025, 5:00 p.m.
TUBER SALE PREPARATION/SALE
Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center
4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM 87107
This is a working meetup.
About
We are a social group of people with a common interest in all things dahlias. We encourage interest and cultivation of dahlias through community.
Dues
$15.00 per year
Activities
Cultivating dahlias, sharing experience & ideas, our annual dahlia show, hands on tutorials, holiday party and much more.
How To Join
You may join us by attending any NMDS meeting or event. You may also contact Edith Iwan NMDS President: edithiwan@gmail.com
Contact
NMDS President Edith Iwan
edithiwan@gmail.com
NMDS Website
Membership
Among our ranks are growers, master gardeners, gardeners, hobbyists and novices. There is room for people at any level of experience.
Volunteering
Volunteers are needed throughout the year for various roles that can be a short as a few hours setting up an event or as long as 6 months organizing and planing our annual dahlia show. All throughout the year people are needed to make the NMDS function.
Tubers
The importance of tubers in successfully growing dahlias cannot be overstated. Throughout the year we have tutorials on planting tubers, watering & feeding, pest control and other tuber topics.
David Wimsatt at the NM Dahlia Society Holiday Party
Gabby Gormet, Edith Ewan and Sue Isley at the end of working in the Community Garden.
Edith Ewan and Gil Quintana separating dahlia tubers.