Archive: Featured Happenings

President’s Message—March 2025

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HOS President Don Ghiz beckons members to prepare their plants for the HOS Show & Sale and to watch for pests as orchids begin growing again.

Get Ready for 2025 Spring Show, March 8–9!

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The Houston Orchid Society 2024 Spring Show will be held at Memorial City Mall on March 9–10.

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.

Renew Your 2025 Membership

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Your 2024 HOS annual membership dues are now past due. Individual memberships are $45, and family memberships are $75.

Join the Orchid Digest!

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

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.

Heart of Texas Orchid Society Show & Sale—March 1–2

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The HOTO Annual Orchid Show & Sale takes place the first weekend of March 2025, with plant registration taking place Friday, February 28, 2025.

President’s Message—February 2025

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HOS President Don Ghiz offers advice for freeze-damaged plants, and encourages society members to volunteer.

February 6 Meeting—George Vasquez to Speak on Judging Phals

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At our next monthly meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025, George Vasquez will speak to Houston Orchid Society on "Judging Phalaenopsis."

January 2 Meeting—Chris Satch To Speak on ‘Blooming Orchids’

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At our next monthly meeting on Thursday, January 2, Chris Satch will speak to Houston Orchid Society on "Blooming Orchids."

December 2024 Meeting—Enjoy Potluck and Orchid Auction!

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At the December 5 HOS meeting, members will enjoy a potluck supper and an orchid auction to benefit the Houston Judging Center.

November 7 Meeting—Chris Satch To Speak on ‘Growing Orchids’

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At our next monthly meeting on Thursday, November 7, Chris Satch will speak to Houston Orchid Society on "Growing Orchids."

UPDATE: Small Group Checks Out Report of ‘Wild Orchid’

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A small group of HOS members, organized by Sarah Bentley, investigated a report of a potentially wild orchid growing in Montgomery County.

Nominating Committee Selected at September 5 Meeting

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During the September 5 meeting, the 2025 Nominating Committee shall be elected by ballot by the members present at the meeting.

October 3 Meeting—Terry Kennedy Shares Secrets of Outstanding Orchid Displays

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At our meeting on Thursday, October 3, Terry Kennedy will share secrets to designing outstanding orchid displays.

Sarah Bentley Hosts August Newcomers Group

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HOS Past President Sarah Bentley anticipates the August 1 meeting and August 3 workshop, both of which focus on the genus Paphiopedilum.

September 5 Meeting—Dr. Bill Goldner Highlights Miniature Phragmipediums

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At our meeting on Thursday, September 5, Dr. William Goldner will speak about the “Next Generation Miniature Phragmipediums.”

Need Clay Pots?

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Larry Baker, of Galveston Bay Orchid Society, is organizing a group order of clay pots.

August 1 Meeting—Thanh Nguyen to Discuss Paphiopedilums

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At the August 1, 2024, meeting, Thanh Nguyen will speak on Paphiopedilum orchids.

August 3, Date of the Annual Summer Workshop

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HOS will host its Annual Summer Workshop on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The topic will be "The Future of Paphiopedilum Orchids."