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 Conservation

and Research

  Summer Workshop 

The 2011 Houston Orchid Society

32^nd Consecutive Summer Workshop

August 5 and 6, 2011

Lectures and workshops about orchids

The Crooker Center, 3900 Graustark

University of St. Thomas

Houston, Texas 77006 [Montrose Area]

Parking Available 

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

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

Again 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 your favorite plant orchids. Street parking is free. The covered parking garage next to Crooker is EXACT CHANGE $2.00. Hotel list will be provided on enquiry. 

The workshop is a must whether you are a novice intermediate or advanced grower. You will:

• Learn about a wide variety of orchids
• Discover how to use science to help you produce higher quality plants
• Get the answers to Orchid culture questions
• Have the opportunity to meet with top growers and purchase new plants

Come and hear the lectures:

·        Ron McHatton – American Orchid Society C. O. O. ‘Orchid Pests and Controls’

·        Nina Rach – Autre Vie Orchids ‘Orchids of the Philippines’

·        Carlos Fighetti – American Orchid Society Past President ‘Phalaenopsis Species’ 

Plus your choice of Breakout Sessions:

• Ron McHatton – The state of the AOS
• Nina Rach – Growing Stanhopeas
• Carlos Fighetti – Growing Phalaenopsis
• To be announced – Growing Indoors
• To be announced – Growing outdoors in Houston
• To be announced – Chose your own topic (chosen by those in attendance – orchid related)

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

You will see orchids for sale in the vendor area, the auction tables and for judging. Everyone attending is invited to enter plants for AOS judging. Plant entry is Friday, judging starting at 6:30 PM 

Attend the Preview Reception Friday Night and Bid on Auction Items:

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

Click here for our 2011 downloadable Workshop Schedule of Events   

Click here for our 2011 downloadable Registration Form