Sarah Hurdel of Needmore Orchids will speak on the species, hybrids and culture of Habenaria. Roehampton Orchids will join us at the meeting.
When: Sunday October 20, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Where: Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave. in Hall F (Enter through door 2 from the rear parking lot)
Please join us to hear Sarah Hurdel of Needmore Orchids (Washington, DC) present “Habenaria – Best in Show!” Learn about this often misunderstood, yet surprisingly easy to grow Genus. Sarah will introduce the species, hybrids and closely related genera, with a detailed look at cultural needs and what makes this the ultimate showy orchid for growers without a greenhouse!
Sarah is the owner of Needmore Orchids, an artist, orchid blogger, exhibitor and accredited AOS judge. She maintains a collection of well over 600 orchids under lights in her basement, including a large number of Habenaria species and hybrids. Even without a greenhouse, her plants and exhibits have received AOS award recognition for culture, flower quality, and design. She enjoys sharing her orchid obsession with others through in-person and virtual presentations to societies across the US and Canada. Her talk combines her love of orchids, photography, and illustration with experienced advice and a sense of humor.
To enhance our meeting, Roehampton Orchids will be here in person. Members, please watch for the email with pre-order information.
The meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Information for online registration to Zoom will be sent out to our members approximately 7 days prior. We will have the usual Show Table, raffle and refreshments. Members, please bring your plants to the show table by 1:40 pm to allow time for judging. Please note that our breaks will be a little longer to accommodate our “Growing Together” teams to meet, provide some time for members to access our “Ask Me Anything” experts and visit Roehampton Orchids. If you are feeling unwell, please consider joining us via Zoom.
Picture Credit: Sarah Hurdel: 2020 Habenaria Display
