August 4 - Mounting Orchids
George Hausermann, EFG Orchids
George "The Toolman" Hausermann will demonstrate how to attach orchids onto unusual mounts. Sue will have a nice variety of different orchid divisions, and George will show his creativity with different ways of growing orchids on eye catching mounts. We'll then be auctioning off the mounted beauties so bring your checkbook!
EFG Orchids was founded in 1939 outside of Chicago furnishing the wholesale market with cut orchid blooms and gardenias. George is a fourth generation orchid grower, who relocated to DeLand in 1999 to create an innovative new greenhouse with a wide variety of exotic plant species. George's son Quinton officially entered into the company as its grower in 2017.
When: August 4, 6:30 to 9 pm
Where: Memorial Lutheran Church
Drive around to the back entrance
3375 US 1 South, St. Aug 32086
SAOS News and Activities
Questions? Call or text Sue at 904-501-0805 or email staugorchidsociety@gmail.com.Click to join the St. Aug Orchid Society.
July 11 Repotting Clinic. Need help with your orchids? The first Saturday of the month (except for on Independence Day!) from 10 am til noon, February through October, St. Augustine Orchid Society members are available to talk with you, answer questions and help you repot orchids at the Southeast Branch Library.
Where: Southeast Branch Library
6670 US 1 N, St Aug 32086
When: Saturday, July 11, 10 am - noon
If you want to share images of your beauties in bloom for next month, send high res pics by the 23rd to staugorchidsociety@gmail.com
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Monthly Meetings
Photo of the Month. Our July selection is Blc. (syn. Rlc.)Greenwich 'Elmhurst' AM/AOS, grown by Sue Bottom and photographed by Terry Bottom. This orchid blooms with a strong stem that shows off its green flower and colored lip.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:
July in St. Augustine. The heat and humidity of summer are here. When day time temperatures rise above the 90 to 95F range, you’ll see orchid growth start to slow. Water slightly less... read moreDr. Courtney Hackney Tips, Redux:
Poor Growers. The Summer Solstice occurs late this month indicating that the sun is at its peak even before the intense heat of summer arrives. Most hybrids... read moreSpring Checklist. Spring is the busiest time of the year for Orchid growers. Given the recent weather in the Carolinas it may be difficult for us to tell that spring has indeed arrived... read more
The ABC's of Repotting Spring is the ideal time to repot most Orchids. Unfortunately, many new hobbyists are either too anxious to repot or neglect to repot when... read more
Dr. Martin Motes Notes:
Orchids in July. Although it mostly passes unnoticed to millions locked in their air-conditioned bubbles, July in South Florida is quite different from June. While the pattern... read moreCulture Article by Sue Bottom:
July in St. Augustine. It’s July in St. Augustine. The spring chores have been completed, the plants have been moved to their summer homes and all the repotting has been... read moreHot Humid Summers and the Tropical Storm Season. It is summertime and the growing is easy. As the spring days lengthened and warmed, you ramped up your... read more
Culture Article by Eric Milstrey
Make Your Own Wooden Baskets. This cutting guide is designed for most orchid basket needs, with a basket depth of about three inches. Some may wish for deeper baskets... read moreJoin or Renew Your Membership
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