November 5 - Bingo for Orchids
We are going to try something different, Orchid Bingo. Bring some cash to buy your bingo cards so you can play for chances to win orchids as prizes. Our meeting is on election night, and we will be electing our 2025 SAOS officers too. Come join the fun, we’ll get you home in plenty of time to watch the election returns. We will have our normal raffle at the end of the meeting. Friends and guests are always welcome!
What's in Bloom?
Bring your blooming orchids to the monthly meeting for others to admire. If you can't come to the meeting, send high res pictures to info@StAugOrchidSociety.org by the 26th of the month.
Proposed Changes to SAOS Bylaws.
We will be voting November 5th on proposed changes to the bylaws to organize publicity efforts under the Communications Committee along with some other minor changes. Click on the link if you are interested in the details.
SAOS News and Activities
Questions? Call or text Sue at 904-501-0805 or email info@StAugOrchidSociety.org.Click to join the St. Aug Orchid Society.
When: Friday-Sunday, November 1-3
Where: Krull-Smith Nursery
2800 W. Ponkan Rd, Apopka 32712
Monthly Meetings
Photo of the Month. Our October selection is Brassolaeliocattleya Waikiki Gold 'Pink Spot' AM/AOS grown and photographed by Suzanne Susko. This hybrid between Rlc. Pink Surprise and C. forbesii has many color variations, has won many awards and has been used widely in hybridizing.Monthly Meetings. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month. The meeting begins at 6:30 with a plant sale followed by a review of the show table plants and presentation by an orchid expert. The meeting closes with a plant raffle where members can expand their collections. It's fun and informative for growers of all levels. Join us, visitors and guests are always welcome!
Where: Memorial Lutheran Church
3375 US 1 South, St. Aug 32086
When: First Tuesday of Month, 6:30 til 9 pm
Cultural Tips for Orchid Growers
Bob Scully's Month by Month Orchid Growing:
October in St. Augustine. We usually receive our first cold snap around Halloween, so if you are growing outdoors, this is the time for you to make your winter preparations... read moreDr. Courtney Hackney Tips, Redux:
Fall Preparations. Gone are the hot days of summer, but the fall season reminds us that it is time to prepare for the coming cold season... read moreCalcium. For many years, the only water available to me for my orchids was too salty and getting even worse from salt water intrusion into the aquifer. A concrete cistern... read more
Dr. Martin Motes Notes:
Progress of the Season. This September has been a little wetter than usual but the rain has fallen in a pattern beneficial to our orchids. Rather than the typical soft slow drizzles... read moreOrchids in October. October is a month of change in South Florida. If the Romans had lived here where we do, they would have named this month for their two faced god ... read more
Culture Article by Sue Bottom:
Trust, But Verify. Everybody’s got an opinion, and orchid growers are no different. When you read or hear orchid cultural advice, you can assume that the recommendations... read moreBuying Seedling Orchids. Some people only buy orchids in bloom so they can choose which orchid flower they like the best. These plants are usually older and so are more expensive ... read more
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The St. Augustine Orchid Society is a dynamic group of orchid growers having all levels of experience, from those who just brought their first orchid home to those with overflowing greenhouses. All members have one thing in common. We love to share our experiences, our knowledge and our orchid divisions with other orchid growers. Come to one of our meetings so we can get to know each other. If you would like to join, you can complete this interactive form.Join the Club or Pay Your Dues
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