
President’s Message—September 2022
HOS President Sarah Bentley reports on a successful August workshop and announces details of the September 1 meeting.

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

HOS Welcomes 33 New Members! President’s Message—August 2022
The Houston Orchid Society meeting will be held at First Christian Church on August 4, 2022, preceding the all-day workshop on Saturday, August 6.

Registration Open for Houston Orchid Society 2022 Workshop on August 6
Houston Orchid Society's 2022 Summer Workshop will be held on Saturday, August 6. Claude Hamilton and Thanh Nguyen will speak.

HOS Member Jay Balchan to Speak at July 7 Meeting
Phillip Hamilton, of Bredren Orchids, will speak about Phalaenopsis at our meeting on Thursday, June 2.

Rock Stars Among Us! President’s Message—July 2022
The Houston Orchid Society meeting will be held at First Christian Church on July 7, 2022. Future events include Culture Club meetings and the August workshop.

Q&A with HOS Member Brent Arnspiger
HOS member Brent Arnspiger answers questions about his orchid passion and conveys his excitement aboutf entering the judging program.

Favorite Hybrids and Species at June 2 Plant Table
The plant table at the monthly Houston Orchid Society meetings is an informal showing of the impressive orchids we can grow here in Houston!

President’s Message—June 2022
The Houston Orchid Society meeting will be held at First Christian Church on June 2, 2022. Future events include Culture Club meetings, the August workshop, and the annual picnic in October.

Field Trip Report: Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve, May 15
Houston Orchid Society members joined Joe Liggio on May 15 as he led a hunt for wild orchids at the Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve in East Texas.

The Orchid Digest To Host Speakers Day on June 11
The Orchid Digest will host the 18th Annual Speakers Day on June 11. The program will be held live and online.

2022 Show—A Grand Success
The 2022 Spring Show, held at Memorial City Mall on May 7–8, was a grand success, thanks to members and vendors who participated, and the excellent showing of visitors.