Archive: Featured Happenings

June 4 Meeting—Ben Oliveros To Speak on Winning AOS Awards

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At our Thursday, June 4, Houston Orchid Society meeting, Ben Oliveros will speak on how to win AOS awards.

Official HOS Name Badges Available for Purchase

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HOS members can now order magnetic name badges online for $12.50 each. Online orders may be made, payable by credit card.

Join the Orchid Digest!

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Houston Orchid Society members are invited and encouraged to join the Orchid Digest.

Join the Next Generation of AOS Orchid Judges

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Join the next generation of AOS Orchid Judges—a welcoming group, always learning, and enthusiastic to share!

May 7 Meeting—Blake Kruse on Greenhouse Construction and Orchid Culture

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At our Thursday, May 7, Houston Orchid Society meeting, Blake Kruse will discuss greenhouse construction and provide tips on orchid culture.

April 2 Meeting—Daria Souvorova to Talk Design

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At our Thursday, April 2, Houston Orchid Society meeting, member Daria Souvorova speaks about best practices for building orchid displays.

Claude Hamilton to Speak at March Meeting

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Claude Hamilton, of Hamlyn Orchids in Kingston, Jamaica, will speak about Cuban Encyclias at our meeting on Thursday, August 4.

Renew Your 2026 Membership

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Your 2026 HOS annual membership dues payable. Individual memberships are $45, and family memberships are $75.

February 5 Meeting—Paphiopedilums

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Join us on Thursday, February 5, at 7:30 pm for a talk on Paphiopedilums by Tim Culbertson of Oceanside Orchids.

President’s Message—December 2025

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President Sarah Bentley looks forward to a busy, productive, and fun year ahead for the members of Houston Orchid Society.

January 8 Meeting—Making Orchid Hybrids

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At the January 8 HOS meeting, Keith and Dina Emig will discuss flasking, deflasking, and growing out compots.

Members Enjoyed Potluck and Auction at December 4 Meeting

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At the December 4 HOS meeting, members enjoyed camaraderie, a potluck supper and an orchid auction to benefit the Houston Judging Center.

December 4 Meeting—Enjoy Potluck and Orchid Auction!

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At the December 4 HOS meeting, members will enjoy a potluck supper and an orchid auction to benefit the Houston Judging Center.

November 6 Meeting—Laura Newton to speak on AOS Special Annual Awards

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At our Thursday, November 6, meeting, Laura Newton will speak on “American Orchid Society Special Annual Awards.”

Slate of HOS Officer Candidates for 2026

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The Houston Orchid Society Nominating Committee announced the slate of officers for 2026. Voting takes place at the November 6 meeting.

Show-and-Tell Plant Table Winners

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Houston Orchid Society members bring their bloomers to the meetings. Members vote for their favorite plant by secret ballot.

October 2 Meeting—Daria Souvorova to Review the 2025 AOS Awards

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At our Thursday, October 2, Houston Orchid Society meeting, member Daria Souvorova will speak about the 2025 AOS awards.

September 4 Meeting—Nick Rust to Speak on Habenarias

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At our Thursday, September 4, Houston Orchid Society meeting, Nicholas Rust will speak on Orchids: The Beautiful, the Unique, and the Weird.

Renee Gerber Passes Away

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HOS Life Member Renée Gerber passed away on August 1, 2025.

August 7 Meeting—Bill Thoms to Speak on Orchids of the Philippines

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At our Thursday, July 3, Houston Orchid Society meeting, Ron Kaufman will speak on Conserving Orchids with the American Orchid Society.