April 19 - Picnic and Orchid Swap
SAOS 20th Anniversary Celebration
Come to the SAOS picnic at the pavilion behind the church, Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 pm . We'll supply the hamburgers and hot dogs, you bring the sides and your libation of choice. We'll have an orchid auction featuring blooming plants and plenty of orchids to buy or swap. We're gonna party like it's 2006 again, it'll be fun!
When: April 19, 4 to 6 pm
Where: Memorial Lutheran Church
Drive around to the back entrance
3375 US 1 South, St. Aug 32086
May 5 - Vanda Culture
Serena Roman, Lady Vanda Orchids
Serena, also known as Lady Vanda, will talk about growing vandas. Serena provides common sense cultivation tips and makes learning fun. She will focus on watering, fertilizing, light, and temperature to promote healthy roots, leaves, and blooms. In addition to general care, she'll talk about basic hybridization and the growth cycle of these beautiful orchids. Come with questions about your own plants, and be ready to talk orchids with Lady Vanda!
Serena has captivated orchid enthusiasts with her passion and expertise in orchid cultivation. With a background rooted in her grandmother’s inspiration and a lifelong dedication to orchids, Serena has transformed her hobby into a thriving business at Lady Vanda Orchids. Specializing in a diverse array of orchid genera, including Vandas, Paphiopedilums, Phragmipediums, Dendrobiums and Cattleyas, Serena’s nursery has become a beacon for orchid lovers.
When: May 5, 6:30 to 9 pm
Where: Memorial Lutheran Church
Drive around to the back entrance
3375 US 1 South, St. Aug 32086
SAOS News and Activities
Questions? Call or text Sue at 904-501-0805 or email staugorchidsociety@gmail.com.Click to join the St. Aug Orchid Society.
April 15 - Virtual Show Table. Courtney will zoom into cyberspace at 7 pm to tell us about the orchids pics sent in for the virtual show table. An invitation will be sent to your email address. Here's a link to Courtney's March Virtual Show Table on Rumble and YouTube.
If you want to share images of your beauties in bloom for next month, send high res pics by the 23rd to staugorchidsociety@gmail.com
May 2 Repotting Clinic. Need help with your orchids? The first Saturday of the month from 10 am til noon, February through October, St. Augustine Orchid Society members are available to talk with you, answer questions and help you repot orchids at the Southeast Branch Library.
Where: Southeast Branch Library
6670 US 1 N, St Aug 32086
When: Saturday, May 2, 10 am - noon
Monthly Meetings
Photo of the Month. Our April selection is C. intermedia var. aquinii-coerulea, grown and photographed by Janis Croft. This species has many color forms, and this one expresses both the aquinii splashes where the petals mimic the lip and the coerulea color.Monthly Meetings. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month. The meeting begins at 6:30 with a plant sale followed by a review of the show table plants and presentation by an orchid expert. The meeting closes with a plant raffle where members can expand their collections. It's fun and informative for growers of all levels. Join us, visitors and guests are always welcome!
Where: Memorial Lutheran Church
3375 US 1 South, St. Aug 32086
When: First Tuesday of Month, 6:30 til 9 pm
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Cultural Tips for Orchid Growers
Bob Scully's Month by Month Orchid Growing:
April in St. Augustine. This is one of the most exciting months of the year, filled with an abundance of flower spikes emerging. It's the beginning of the long growing season... read moreDr. Courtney Hackney Tips, Redux:
The ABC's of Repotting Spring is the ideal time to repot most Orchids. Unfortunately, many new hobbyists are either too anxious to repot or neglect to repot when... read moreABCs of Watering. The most frequent question asked is how often should I water my Orchid? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. Most novice growers want to be told... read more
Dr. Martin Motes Notes:
Progress of the Season. After an exceptionally wet start, October has come to an exceptionally dry conclusion. This is blessed relief for our orchids from disease pressure after... read moreOrchids in April. Far from the cruelest, April is the kindest month to South Florida orchid growers. The weather in April is definitely settled into warm, even deliciously hot... read more
Culture Article by Sue Bottom:
Spring into Action. The dull, gray, cold days of winter are behind us. It’s warm, it’s bright and new green orchid root tips are growing. It’s time for you to spring into action!... read moreSpring Migration. Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this year, so we hoped for an early spring. If you have ever brought out your plants too early thinking spring has sprung... read more
Culture Article by Eric Milstrey
Make Your Own Wooden Baskets. This cutting guide is designed for most orchid basket needs, with a basket depth of about three inches. Some may wish for deeper baskets... read moreJoin or Renew Your Membership
The St. Augustine Orchid Society is a dynamic group of orchid growers having all levels of experience, from those who just brought their first orchid home to those with overflowing greenhouses. All members have one thing in common. We love to share our experiences, our knowledge and our orchid divisions with other orchid growers. Come to one of our meetings so we can get to know each other. If you would like to join, you can complete this interactive form.Join the Club or Pay Your Dues
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