Archive: Featured Happenings

July 2 Meeting—Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis Talks About Orchids in Brazil

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At our Thursday, July 2, Houston Orchid Society meeting, Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis will speak on orchid hunting in Brazil.

August 8, Date of the Annual Summer Workshop

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HOS will host its Summer Workshop on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The topic will be "Not Your Grocery Store Phalaenopsis."

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.

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.

August 9, Date of the Annual Summer Workshop

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HOS will host its Summer Workshop on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The topic will be "Orchids That Grow Well in the South (And That You Don't Find at the Grocery Store)."
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