Most meetings include an illustrated lecture given by an expert
invited from around the country. The talks are generally broad
enough for everyone, with a sprinkling of items of particular
interest for the specialist.
The meetings also include a beginner's forum where beginners can
ask specific questions of the more experienced growers in the club.
At each meeting, we have show tables set up to display our
members' blooming plants for all to enjoy. Dozens of plants are on
display each month, from species to complex hybrids, all in
magnificent bloom. Plants range in size from miniatures to large
plants with 2'-3' sprays of blooms. At the end of the formal
meeting, an experienced grower will discuss each plant and some of
the culture.
At most meetings, there is a sales table where members offer
plants for sale, many times at bargain prices. You'll find seedlings
and divisions as well as mature plants. Sometimes visiting guest
speakers may have plants and growing supplies for sale.
Special activities include an annual auction, a holiday party, a
mid-winter luncheon, a picnic, as well as sponsored bus trips to
orchid shows in New York and Boston.
Calendar of Events 2012
February 4: Regular Monthly meeting at the William K. Sanford Library, 1:30PM and the business meeting plus:
Orchid Pests & Diseases by
NENYOS Panel & a member plant sale.
February 10-12: New Hampshire Orchid Society Show, Radisson Hotel, 11 Tara Blvd., Nashua, NH.
February 24-25: Amherst Orchid Society Show, Smith Vo-Ag High School, 80 Locust St., Route 9, Northamton, MA.
March 3: Regular Monthly meeting at the William K. Sanford Library, 1:30PM, member led orchid practicum, and the business meeting. Plus:
Dick Doran – Cymbidiums (with Australian Dendrobiums for sale)
March 10: Mid-Hudson Orchid Society Show, Union Presbyterian Church, 44 Balmville Rd., Newburgh, NY.
March 17-18: Nutmeg State Orchid Society Show, West Hartford Meeting and Conference Ctr, 50 S. Main St., West Hartford, CT.
March 31-April 1: Genesee Region Orchid Society Show, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave., Rochester, NY.
April 7: Regular Monthly meeting at the William K. Sanford Library, 1:30PM, member led orchid practicum, and the business meeting. Plus:
New member intro. Featured speaker to be announced.
May 5: Regular Monthly meeting at the William K. Sanford Library, 1:30PM, member led orchid practicum, and the business meeting. Plus:
Gary Meyer, Hawk Hill Orchids, speaking on Masdevallias, Pleurothallids and Draculas.
June 2: Annual event at Piping Rock Orchids in Galway with special guest Darrin Norton from
Mountain Orchids in Vermont.
Mr. Norton does very limited speaking engagements and this will be exceptional as he specializes in minis and cool-growing orchids.
July: No Meeting
August 4: Picnic hosted by the Lees in their gardens in Scotia, NY.
September 9 (please note the SUNDAY!): This will be a collaborative meeting with the International Phalaenopsis Alliance with three excellent speakers,
a trade show & vendors! (registration fee)
October 6: Regular Monthly meeting at the William K. Sanford Library, 1:30PM, member led orchid practicum, and the business meeting. Plus:
Glen Decker from Piping Rock Orchids
November 3: Regular Monthly meeting at the William K. Sanford Library, 1:30PM, member led orchid practicum, and the business meeting. Plus:
Fred Clarke from Sunset Valley Orchids in California
December 1: Benefit orchid plant auction. Our chief fund raising event of the year, With previewing of plants at 1:00 p.m.
Auction starts at 1:30 At the William K. Sanford Library in Colonie, NY.
