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August - Orchid Mounting with Auction
George Hausermann, EFG Orchids

George "The Toolman" Hausermann demonstrated how to attach orchids onto unusual mounts. Sue had a nice variety of different orchid divisions, and George showed his creativity with different ways of growing orchids on eye catching mounts. Then we auctioning off the mounts, what fun!
    Courtney weaved his orchid tales for our Virtual Show Table, using pictures of blooming orchids sent in by members. Here's a link to Courtney's August Virtual Show Table on YouTube and Rumble.

July - Angraecums for the Home
Alan Koch, Gold Country Orchids

Alan talked about Angraecums and their Relatives for the Home Grower. This group includes many miniature and compact African species and their hybrids that do well in the home. He offered lots of great cultural tips on growing them.
    Courtney weaved his orchid tales for our Virtual Show Table, using pictures of blooming orchids sent in by members. Here's a link to Courtney's July Virtual Show Table on YouTube and Rumble.

June - Brassavola nodosa: Fragrance and Form
Jason Mackey, Barefoot Orchids

Jason talked about how Brassavola nodosa shaped modern hybrids with its dominance of fragrance and form. Brassavola nodosa, otherwise known as 'The Lady of the Night' is known for its exceptional fragrance, which is emitted primarily after dark to attract night-pollinating moths. It also tends to produce star shaped hybrids similar in form to its own, although it often picks up the color of the other parent and has amazing spots.
    Courtney weaved his orchid tales for our Virtual Show Table, using pictures of blooming orchids sent in by members. Here's a link to Courtney's June Virtual Show Table on YouTube and Rumble.

May - Cultivation of Vanda Orchids
Serena Roman, Lady Vanda Orchids

Serena, also known as Lady Vanda, talked about growing vandas, focusing on watering, fertilizing, light, and temperature to promote healthy roots, leaves, and blooms. She had lots of common sense tips and answered many questions, a great night to talk orchids with Lady Vanda!
    Courtney weaved his orchid tales for our Virtual Show Table, using pictures of blooming orchids sent in by members. Here's a link to Courtney's May Virtual Show Table on Rumble and YouTube.

April - Bifoliate Cattleya Hybrids
Ben Oliveros, Orchid Eros

Ben talked to us about the different bifoliate cattleya hybrids, those beautiful cattleyas that bloom in the spring through fall with clusters of flowers. He talked about his breeding program with bifoliate cattleyas.
    Courtney weaved his orchid tales for our Virtual Show Table, using pictures of blooming orchids sent in by members. Here's a link to Courtney's April Virtual Show Table on Rumble and YouTube.

March - Spring Blooming Pendulous Dendrobiums
Jim Roberts, Florida SunCoast Orchids

Jim talked about the pendulous spring blooming dendrobiums, like Den. anosmum, aphyllum and others, sometimes called soft cane dendrobiums. Jim talked about the different varieties and gave care guidance for their summer growth season and winter resting season.
    Courtney weaved his orchid tales for our Virtual Show Table, using pictures of blooming orchids sent in by members. Here's a link to Courtney's March Virtual Show Table on Rumble and YouTube.

February - Tips and Tricks for Growing Orchids
Eric Milstrey, St. Augustine Orchid Society

Eric's program focused on ways to grow your orchids using locally available materials (moss, fern and palm fiber) and how to make and use hand-made baskets. He also demonstrated some safe modifications to low cost plastic and clay pots and show how to make fence cages for epidendrum and vandaceous orchids.
    Courtney weaved his orchid tales for our Virtual Show Table, using pictures of blooming orchids sent in by members. Here's a link to Courtney's February Virtual Show Table on Rumble and YouTube.

January - Miniature Orchids Indoors
Luis Ortiz, Orchid Hobbyist

Every warm climate orchid grower has dreamed of growing plants that are considered impossible to grow because they do not have the right conditions. Luis presented some of his techniques, tips, and tricks to help orchid growers cultivate miniature orchids indoors.
    Courtney weaved his orchid tales for our Virtual Show Table, using pictures of blooming orchids sent in by members. Here's a link to Courtney's January Virtual Show Table on Rumble and YouTube.