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Orchid Society news and updates (2/16/2012)

  • Society to display at the Miami Valley Orchid Society show Feb. 18,19.  Contact Elaine Better president@cincinnatiorchids.org if you have orchids to show or would like to help.
  • Miami Valley Orchid Society Sping Show this weekend Feb. 18,19; see calendar for details
  • Volunteers are needed to help with the orchid display and receptions Feb. 25,26 & Mar. 3,4 at the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show.  Contact Brian Spitler publicationschair@cincinnatiorchids.org.
  • Next beginners meeting March 6 see program details
  • Our spring orchid show details are set.  Contact Stan, our show chair, if you would like to help.

Did you know?

  • Orchids existed during the time of dinosaurs.  Thanks to Bob, our new board member, you can read about it at the Live Science website.
 

What is The Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society about?

We help people grow, conserve, and learn about orchids. We teach the public and orchid enthusiasts how to care for and protect these beautiful plants in their homes and greenhouses. Many orchids are endangered in their native habitats, which are now under extreme pressure. Growing orchids in homes and greenhouses, besides being enjoyable, is vital for preserving the magnificent plants that can no longer survive in the wild. The Society does public presentations at various events and organization around the Greater Cincinnati area.  Contact us if you would like us to attend your event or check our calendar periodically to see what is already scheduled.  Donations are appreciated.

January 2010 LED light presentation picture by Larry Sanford and Stan BetterIn the Photo A great time was had by all at long time member Larry's greenhouse.  Larry imparted his infinite wisdom of orchid growing, and shared his research on supplementing and growing with LED lights ( in the background).  Take a look at the pictures.

Meetings We meet once a month at 7:30 pm. on the first Tuesday of the month.  We take July, August, and December off (No meetings these months).  We meet at the Civic Garden Center on Reading Road just off the Taft exit on Highway 71. Here are directions to our meetings.  Everyone is welcome!


Next meeting

Our next meeting is February 7 with the beginners program starting at 7:00 PM and our regular meeting starting at 7:30 PM.  In preparation for our upcoming show at Krohn March 17,18 the presentation will be on how to clerk during orchid judging and how to setup orchid displays.  The presentations will be provided by Stan Better and Dana White respectively.  After a great kickoff discussion on humdity and air movement last month, Rick Noel will be leading the beginners program with a discussion on maintaining proper light and humidity in the indoor environment.  Please take some time to look at the detailed beginners program for 2012.   We will also be deciding on a vendor for group purchase at the next beginners meeting.  If you have not signed up to participate in the beginners program please email publicationschair@cincinnatiorchids.org so that you can get on the communication list.
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Want to see some beautiful Orchids?  Please look at our shows or our general photo gallery.

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The Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society's educational meetings, orchid exhibits, and outreach events are free and open to the public.  Because we are a 501(C)(3) charity, gifts to the society and annual membership dues are tax-deductible.

Please help us protect and appreciate orchids by making a gift to The Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society and participating in our monthly events.  For information on donating to the society please email info@cincinnatiorchids.org.
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last updated 9/22/2011