The 2009 Houston Orchid Society

30^th Consecutive Summer Workshop

August 7 and 8, 2009

Lectures and workshops about Orchids 

The Crooker Center, 3900 Graustark

University of St. Thomas
 Houston, TX 77006 [Montrose area] 

Fr. Ted Baenziger Co-Chair (713) 525-3146 ejb@stthom.edu

John Stubbings Co-Chair (832) 693-8140 JDStubbings@comcast.net

This Workshop will address timely topics and much more in a series of lectures and breakout sessions. Mark your calendar now, and send your registration to attend this extraordinary weekend dedicated to orchids. Street parking is free. Covered parking garage next to Crooker is EXACT CHANGE $2.00. Hotel list will be provided upon enquiry. 

Whether you are a novice, intermediate or advanced grower, here is why the Workshop is a must:

·         Learn the future trends in Orchid hybridizing

·         Discover how to use science to produce higher quality plants

·         Get the answers to all your Orchid culture questions

·         Have the opportunity to see and purchase the newest and best in Orchid breeding from top commercial vendors

    Come and hear the lectures:

·         Peter T. Lin from Diamond Bar, California will present “Wild, Weird, and Wonderful Orchids, A Portrait of Orchid oddities!”

·         Lena Parker from Shreveport, Louisiana will present “Easy to Grow Orchid Species”

·         Michael Sinn of Canaima Orchids in Palmetto, Florida will present  "Venezuelan Cattleya species in their Habitat"

   Plus your Choice of Breakout Sessions:

·                  ·         Peter T. Lin - Growing Dendrobiums

·         Lena Parker – Species growing specifics

·         Michael Sinn - Growing Cattleyas

·         To be announced – Chose your own topic (chosen during the workshop by the participants)

·         Fr. Ted Baenziger – Growing OUSIDE and inside, without a greenhouse

·         To be announced – growing indoors 

    View a display of some of the newest and best Orchids:

You will see a myriad of colors and much more in our orchid display area as well as in vendor’s booths. Everyone attending the Workshop is invited to enter plants for AOS judging. Plant entry is on Friday, with judging to take place starting at 6:00 PM.        

    Attend the Preview Reception Friday Night and Silent Auction of Orchid Items:

Attend the Friday evening reception and have the first opportunity to meet our speakers and to purchase plants. Mingle with all the participants in a festive atmosphere with Hors d' Oeuvres, bid on a variety of Silent Auction items generously donated by local orchid enthusiasts and vendors.  Then enjoy dinner at any of many nearby fine restaurants.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Click here for the Workshop registration package