Archive: Featured Happenings

President’s Message—September 2023

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HOS President Sarah Bentley gives a rundown of events to take place at the August 3 meeting, the August 4 pre-Workshop social, and the August 5 Annual Workshop.

Dennis Szeszko to Speak on Barkeria Genera at September 7 Meeting

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At our September 7 meeting, Dennis Szeszko will cover the Barkeria genus and the general biogeography of Mexican orchids.

Coming Soon!—August 5, Date of the Annual Summer Workshop

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HOS will host its Annual Summer Workshop on Saturday, August 5, 2023. The topic will be "How To Grow Orchids Outside on the Gulf Coast."

President’s Message—August 2023

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HOS President Sarah Bentley gives a rundown of events to take place at the August 3 meeting, the August 4 pre-Workshop social, and the August 5 Annual Workshop.

Alan Koch to Speak on Mini Vandas at August 3 Meeting

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At our August 3 meeting, Alan Koch will cover the topic of mini Vandas.

President’s Message—July 2023

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HOS President Sarah Bentley reports on her small orchid collection and talks about the Culture Club event at Orchids & Tropicals on May 21.

Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis to Speak at July 6 Meeting

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At our July 6 meeting, Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis will cover the topic of bifoliate Cattleyas.

President’s Message—June 2023

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HOS President Sarah Bentley reports on her small orchid collection and talks about the Culture Club event at Orchids & Tropicals on May 21.

Nicholas Rust to Speak on Habenarias at June 1 Meeting

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At our June 1 meeting, Nicholas Rust will speak about his work with Habenarias.

Culture Club To Meet on Sunday, May 21

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The Houston Orchid Society Culture Club will meet on Sunday, May 21, at Orchids and Tropicals, LLC.

Loren Neufeld—Longtime HOS Member—Passes Away

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Loren Neufeld, longtime HOS member, passed away on April 29, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

President’s Message—May 2023

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HOS President Sarah Bentley announces Culture Club gathering to take place at Orchids & Tropicals on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Don Ghiz to Speak at May 4 Meeting

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At our May 4 meeting, Don Ghiz will speak about the history of judging orchids.

Rick Hepler to Speak at April 13 Meeting

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At our April 13 meeting, Rick Hepler will speak about the culture requirements of slipper orchids.

President’s Message—April 2023

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HOS President Sarah Bentley recaps the Houston Orchid Society 2023 Annual Show & Sale and expresses gratitude for all who helped make it a success.

President’s Message—March 2023

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HOS President Sarah Bentley encourages members to get involved in the Annual Show & Sale setup on March 2. The show takes place March 4-5.

2023 Spring Show Just Days Away!

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The Houston Orchid Society 2023 Spring Show will be held at Memorial City Mall on March 4–5.

Preparing Your Orchids for a Show

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Great tips for preparing to enter your orchid in an exhibit or show.

Orchids outside? In hot, humid Houston?

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HOS member Stephen Moffitt discusses what it takes to grow Catasetinae in Houston's hot, humid climate. It is possible!
Stephen Gallagher portrait

Stephen Gallagher to Speak at February 2 Meeting

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At our January 5 meeting, Fr. Ted Baenziger will speak to the Houston Orchid Society about the Houston Judging Center.