Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society
67th Orchid Show and Sale January 8-10, 2027
Developing an Orchid Collection. A practical guide to building a collection based on personal preferences, culture and microclimate knowledge Dr. Kojš will reveal his secrets for curating a personalized orchid collection tailored to South Florida's unique environment. Recently honored as an accredited AOS judge and boasting over 60 awards from the American Orchid Society, he …
Rich Ackerman has lived in Fort Lauderdale for almost forty years, where he has grown a wide variety of plants. His current interest is Florida native orchids. He caught the orchid bug attending the World Orchid Conference in Miami in 2008. Rich works closely with UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, where he is a Florida Master …
Our annual Holiday Party will be held on December 19th at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club. Enjoy a relaxing evening together with your FLOS friends. Hors d'oeuvres & Cocktails, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers Beef Wellington Kosher Franks en Croute Kosher Franks en Croute Chicken Satay Ginger Hoisin Chicken Satay Bruschetta Dinner …
The nonprofit Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society will present “Orchid Magic:” 66th Annual Orchid Show & Sale, with dozens of vendors at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Admission is $15 available at FLOS.org soon. Parking is free.VIP Early Shopping: 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9 ~ $40 Show …
Claire Garrett has been a member of the Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society since 2011 and has received one FCC (91 points), one HCC, one CCE (92 points) and five CCM awards from the AOS for the orchids that she grows in her backyard in Hollywood. She has an eclectic collection of species and hybrids ranging …
After a friend bought a house and requested a white Phalaenopsis as a housewarming gift, and mentioned a boutique orchid store in Portland, Oregon. Naoli visited the store and was overwhelmed by the variety of orchids, especially a multi-growth Paphiopedilum micranthum priced at $800. He left that day with only a white Phalaenopsis. A few …
Judy has always been an enthusiastic plant aficionado and stumbled across her first orchid show more than thirty years ago while seeking a warm indoor respite during a particularly cold, snowy winter day in Northeast Ohio. As a long time Master Gardener, both in Ohio and Florida as well as a Senior Judge with the …
Itinerary: Itinerary includes 4 Vendors stops (see below) with OFE hosting multiple orchid and plant vendors especially for our arrival Snacks and water provided on the bus Bring: your lunch for our Picnic lunch stop at RF Orchids Please Bring: 1…Box or Crate with Your Name Printed Clearly (for your purchases) Cost $50, payment due by …
Keith Emig’s Orchid Bio Keith’s orchid journey all started with a trip to the dentist where, on the receptionist’s desk, there was a small plant with three leaves and an inflorescence with twenty blooms suspended above in a beautifully presented fashion. When asked, the receptionist replied that the dentist grew this orchid, and he was …
Our May meeting will feature speaker Gabriel Cuest of Quest Orchids who will be discussing the development of major lines of standard Cattleyas hybrids (US), and the important contributions of species to those hybrids that form the bases for modern Cattleyas. He will also be explaining the approach used by hybridizers of the 19th through the 20th …