April 2008 Orchids

 

 

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Odontoglossums, disas, and pleurothallids, oh my! Coastal Oregon and the Willamette Valley are home to about six orchid societies depending on how you define coastal and the Willamette Valley. Regardless of how you count them, this area, rich in history, is a fabulous area for growing high elevation, cloud forest beauties. I recently had the wonderful opportunity to spend a few days on the coast of Oregon visiting three of these long-established affiliated societies.

Southwest Regional Orchid Growers Association Show - Rogers, Arkansas- May 2-4, 2008

Congratulations are due the Orchid Society of the Ozarks (OSO) for hosting another successful Southwest Regional Orchid Growers Association (SWROGA) show! Held in the Embassy Suites in Rogers, Arkansas, the show featured at least 48 exhibits and attracted some 150 registrants.

Metro New York – Don’t Miss This Opportunity – May 31, 2008

The Joint President's Council, representing the leadership of the orchid societies in the metropolitan New York Area, in conjunction with the American Orchid Society presents the 25th Speakers' Day. You are invited to register for the daylong event that will highlight four outstanding speakers, an orchid plant and book sale, raffle of fine plants, morning refreshments and a complete lunch, all included in the registration fee.

Haitian Orchid Show

After many years without an orchid society or show, a small group of dedicated orchid growers in Haiti have moved forward and held their first show.