Hicks Flower Show
Hicks 2026 Flower & Garden Show. Enjoy your visit to the Game of Gardens March 5 - 29
Welcome spring with a visit to Hicks March 5 - 29. This year’s theme is Game of Gardens
Cut Flower Monthly Webinar series
March 18 Webinar 12 - 1 pm
Regenerative Agriculture 101: Connecting Core Principles to Cut-Flower Production
Attached is the monthly schedule of webinars, offered by Cornell Extension. Pre- registration is required. Next Workshop is March 18
Freeport Library Seed Swap: March 9th 10am - 2pm
Bring some seeds, get some seeds. The second annual swap is scheduled March 9 . Click here for details.
Bring some seeds, get some seeds. The second annual swap is scheduled. Click here for details.
Dahlias of Today Newsletter
Puget Sound Dahlia Society offers purchase of their newsletter, Dahlias of Today. Details for purchase.
Cut Flower Monthly Webinar series
Attached is the monthly schedule of webinars, offered by Cornell Extension. Pre- registration is required.
Leave the Leaves
Freeport Library presents “Leave the Leaves” on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM with Anthony Marinello
To register please stop by the ASK Desk, or call us at 516-379-3274, or email me at cbisonette@freeportlibrary.info or ask@freeportlibrary.info.
Putting your Garden to Bed
Freeport Library garden program: “Putting Your Garden to Bed” on Wednesday October 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM with ReWild Long Island.
To register please stop by the ASK Desk, or call us at 516-379-3274, or email me at cbisonette@freeportlibrary.info or ask@freeportlibrary.info.
Dahlia Show floral arrangement team
Floral Arrangement designers.
Congratulations to the very talented individuals who designed dahlia arrangements for our show. Here is a sample of their work.
Fall Gardening Program
Freeport Memorial Library presents a discussion on “Fall Gardening” on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM with Paul Levine
To register please stop by the ASK Desk, or call us at 516-379-3274, or email me at cbisonette@freeportlibrary.info or ask@freeportlibrary.info.
Freeport Memorial Library: Paul “The Plant Man: July 17 @2pm
Freeport Memorial Library has a wonderful garden program coming up with Paul "The Plant Man" called Ornamental Grass and Watering Techniques on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM. There is still plenty of space for the program and if you would like to register for the program you can email me at cbisonette@freeportlibrary.info or ask@freeportlibrary.info, call us at (516) 379-3274, or come to the ASK Desk.
LI Dahlia Gardens
Check out Newsday, July 6th edition: LI Life page E3, for an article featuring LI dahlia gardens. Thanks to contributors Robert, Mike, and LIDS. Photo Credit Bill Barash.
Check out Newsday, July 6th edition: LI Life page E3, for an article featuring LI dahlia gardens. Thanks to contributors Robert, Mike, and LIDS. Photo Credit Bill Barash.
They’re back
Lantern fly nymph. At this stage quite small. At a quick glance, you would think it is a black spider. Closer inspection, notice the polka dots. They do fly even at this stage.
Lantern fly 2025 season is officially underway. If you spot these polka dot nymphs, eliminate them as best you can.
Join the American Dahlia Society
As a Mid Island Dahlia Society member, you already know the joy, beauty, and community that come with growing dahlias. By joining the American Dahlia Society, you’ll take that experience to the next level. Read more.
Courtesy of: Dahlia Society of Ohio
As a Mid Island Dahlia Society member, you already know the joy, beauty, and community that come with growing dahlias. By joining the American Dahlia Society, you’ll take that experience to the next level. Here’s why it’s worth it:
National Connection
Connect with passionate dahlia growers across the country. Share knowledge, get expert advice, and be part of a vibrant network that supports your love of dahlias.
Exclusive Resources
Enjoy access to The Bulletin, ADS’s quarterly magazine filled with stunning photos, growing tips, show updates, and in-depth articles from top growers.Growing Support & Innovation
ADS leads the way in developing new classification systems, organizing competitive shows, and supporting hybridizers. Your membership helps keep the dahlia world thriving and evolving.Show & Judging Opportunities
Interested in entering or judging dahlia shows? ADS membership is required for many sanctioned events and training programs. It's your ticket to deeper involvement.Dahlia Resources & Tools
Gain access to the ADS Classification Handbook, online resources, and other tools to help you grow better dahlias and identify the latest varieties.
Being part of ADS supports not just your own garden—but the future of dahlia growing in America. It’s a natural next step for any serious enthusiast. Join today and help our community bloom even brighter.
Courtesy of Dahlia Society of Ohio
Paul Callahan Garden refurbished
The 7 month PROJECT to refurbish the Paul Callahan Garden is complete and the beds are filling up with new plants. Many thanks to Vincent Simeone (Planting Fields Arboretum Director) and the New York State Park staff for their hard work. During the renovation, special attention was paid to those beds with drainage problems. The Park team dug up the beds in November to lay a new gravel foundation, worked on the beds through December, and filled the beds with all new soil in April. The beds were ready for planting by our MIDS volunteers in May. Please visit our garden soon; the blooms should be spectacular!
The 7 month PROJECT to refurbish the Paul Callahan Garden is complete and the beds are filling up with new plants. Many thanks to Vincent Simeone (Planting Fields Arboretum Director) and the New York State Park staff for their hard work. During the renovation, special attention was paid to those beds with drainage problems. The Park team dug up the beds in November to lay a new gravel foundation, worked on the beds through December, and filled the beds with all new soil in April. The beds were ready for planting by our MIDS volunteers in May. Please visit our garden soon; the blooms should be spectacular!
Cornell /East Meadow Farm beds planted
Cornell / East Meadow Farm beds all planted. Thanks to our great volunteers!
Thanks to our great volunteers!
Plant Sale -Thank You
Garden enthusiast Alex Calamba stopped by our tuber sale table during SUNY Farmingdale’s Annual Plant Sale
Thanks to volunteers and patrons for making our SUNY Farmingdale Plant Sale a success. We had a visit from LI garden enthusiast Alex Calamba.
Espoma Organic Fertilizer donation
The Mid Island Dahlia Society would like to extend a very special " Thank You" to Espoma Organic Fertilizers for their generous donation of their outstanding products to our dahlia display gardens. Their generosity is greatly appreciated.
Cornell/EMF tubers continue to be bagged up.
Tubers to be planted at Cornell / EMF are bagged up.
Bluebird Moon Dahlias’ donation
The Mid Island Dahlia Society would like to extend a special "Thank You" to Bluebird Moon Dahlias for their very generous donation of five(5) boxes of beautiful dahlia tubers to be grown in our display gardens. They are greatly appreciated.
Potting up tubers
Tuber potting is coming along at the East meadow Farm greenhouse. Many thanks to our Friday helpers.