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Monthly meetings are a perfect opportunity to learn about orchids, exchange knowledge, connect with other orchid lovers and display your orchids.

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Orchid discussion groups

Having trouble with your orchids? The monthly orchid discussion groups are an opportunity to have an informal Q&A with other members to share ideas on how to better care for your orchids.

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Orchids awarded Best of Show Table and Member's Choice

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Tuberolabium kotoense var. album Serge Croteau won the Best of Show Table at the November 2023 meeting with this Tuberolabium kotoensevar. album. Case study →
Rhyncholaeliocattleya Naomi’s Delight Masa Matsuo won the Member's Choice award at the November 2023 meeting with this Rhyncholaeliocattleya Naomi's Delight. Case study →
Paphiopedilum philippinense Serge Croteau won both the Member's Choice award and the Best of Show Table at the October 2023 meeting with this Paphiopedilum philippinense. Case study →
Maxillaria tenuifolia Monique Savard won the Member's Choice award at the September 2023 meeting with her Maxillaria tenuifolia, chosen by Julia Parshina. Case study →
Dendrobium Hibiki Julia Parshina's Dendrobium Hibiki won Best of Show Table at the September 2023 meeting. Case study →

Want to exhibit your orchids?

We have many opportunities for members to exhibit their orchids and win ribbons and accolades. Find out how you can participate in the exhibits and how to prepare your orchids accordingly.

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