Annual Summer Workshop, August 3, 2024
This year’s Annual Summer Workshop, to be held Saturday, August 3, will focus on the topic “The Future of Paphiopedilum Orchids.” An all-day event from 8:30am to 4:30pm, the workshop will be held at our usual meeting place at First Christian Church, 1601 Sunset Boulevard in Houston.
Speakers include Thanh Nguyen of Springwater Orchids in Florida; Ross Hella, of Deerwood Orchids in Minnesota; and local Houston-area Paphiopedilum growers who will share their own tips.
In addition to the classes there will be AOS judging, plant sales, and an auction. Lunch is included in the $65/person registration fee. Please use the form below to register.
AOS judging will be held during lunch, and a Friday night social will take place at around 6pm. at Father Ted Baenziger’s home. Registrants will receive an email with more information.
You may register for the workshop using a credit or debit card by scrolling down. If you prefer to pay at the workshop, please send an email to Stephen Gallagher with your intention to attend so that we have an accurate head count for lunch.
Workshop Agenda—
The Future of Paphiopedilum Orchids
| 8:30 am | Registration and social |
| 9:00 am | Opening remarks: Stephen Gallagher |
| 9:05 am | Introduction of speakers: Rick Hepler |
| 9:15–10:00 am | Speaker: Thanh Nguyen — “Multifloral Paphs—The Magnificent Lady Slippers” |
| 10:00–10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15–11:00 am | Speaker: Ross Hella — “Breeding Miniature Paphiopedilums” |
| 11:00–11:15 am | Break |
| 11:15 am–1:15 pm | Lunch, AOS judging, silent auction, sales |
| 1:15–2:00 pm | Speaker: Thanh Nguyen — “Line Breeding Paph Species” |
| 2:00–2:15 pm | Break |
| 2:15–3:00 pm | Speaker: Ross Hella — “So You Want To Make an Orchid: My Experience in Hybridizing” |
| 3:10 pm | Silent auction ends |
| 3:20–4:00 pm | Paphiopedilum culture panel discussion/questions |
Opportunity to Preorder from Springwater Orchids
HOS members and workshop attendees are invited to preorder from Thanh Nguyen’s list of availability for pickup and payment at the August 1 meeting and August 3 workshop. Thanh will speak at the meeting and is a featured speaker at the workshop.
The preorder deadline is July 26, 2024. You may pay by cash/check or through your smartphone via Zelle, Venmo, or Paypal friends and family.
Please send your preorder to Thanh at springwaterorchids@earthlink.net or via text to 321-223-6173 (text preferred). All other inquiries are welcome, but no guarantees.
View the extensive list of orchid offerings from Springwater Orchids here.
Opportunity to Preorder from Deerwood Orchids
Ross Hella of Deerwood Orchids will also take preorders for the August Summer Workshop. He will not be at the meeting on Thursday night, so anyone who would like to order will need to pick up at the Summer Workshop on Saturday.
Ross accepts PayPal and credit cards. Some items are limited. If you have any questions or would like to order, email Ross at rosshella53@gmail.com or call 218-232-3533.
View the list of orchid offerings from Deerwood Orchids here.
