Archive: Featured Happenings

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.

President’s Message—February 2023

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HOS President Sarah Bentley gives a rundown of events to take place at the February 2, 2023, meeting.

2023 Membership Renewal

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Join Houston Orchid Society or renew your membership online before February 4, 2023, if you wish to be included in the 2023 Member Directory.

Fr. Ted to Speak at January 5 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.

President’s Message—January 2023

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HOS President Sarah Bentley gives a rundown of events to take place at the January 5, 2023, meeting.

President’s Message—December 2022

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HOS President Sarah Bentley gives a rundown of events to take place at the December 1 meeting.

2023 Spring Show—Put It On Your Calendar!

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

Last Meeting of 2022

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At our December meeting we will enjoy a Holiday Party and Orchid Auction in lieu of the usual speaker series.

HOS Officer Candidates for 2023 Approved at November 3 Meeting

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Officers for 2023, as presented by the HOS Nominating Committee, were voted in by acclamation at the November 3 meeting.

Donna Craig—HOS Life Member and Friend to Many—Passes Away

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Donna Craig, the first female AOS president and a past president of HOS, passed away on November 6, 2022.

Sergio Garcia to Speak at November 3 Meeting

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At our November 3 meeting, Sergio Garcia will take us on a journey through Cattleya collecting, cultivating, and breeding.

President’s Message—November 2022

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HOS President Sarah Bentley gives a rundown of events to take place at the November 3 meeting.

Slate of HOS Officer Candidates for 2023

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The Houston Orchid Society Nominating Committee announced the slate of officers for 2023. Voting will take place at the November 3 meeting.

President’s Message—October 2022

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HOS President Sarah Bentley reports on the Culture Club event held on September 18 at Spring Orchids, owned by Denny and Renée Haase.