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  • Wednesday, April 6 – Saturday, April 9 – American Orchid Society Centennial Celebration

    The Centennial Celebration of the American Orchid Society at the Historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, , postponed last year due to Covid-19 concerns, will take place April 6 – 9, 2022. You can book your space at the hotel now at www.aos.org

    From its founding in 1921, the AOS has been the go-to resource for orchid growers of all stripes. Many members are hobbyists who enjoy growing orchids and want to learn more about them. Others enjoy the thrill of exhibiting their orchids in shows hosted by local orchid societies. And still, others aspire to become an orchid judge. Many are interested in the latest hybridizing trends, others in protecting orchids in the wild, and still others in research that advances orchidology.

    From its award-winning Orchids magazine to the well-attended educational Webinars about all things orchid… from the expert speakers and outstanding vendors at the popular AOS members meeting to the highly respected system for awarding orchids of superior quality… from its conservation initiatives and support of research projects … the AOS is the connecting place for people whose common interest is the orchid.

    The Board of Trustees and the Centennial Celebration Committee look forward to welcoming you to this momentous event and its Spring Members Meeting activities. Registration($100) includes a goodie bag, meet and greet social, preferred seating at the auction, and access to all lectures. The gala banquet on April 9 is $250. Register for either or both HERE.

  • Friday, November 4, 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm, Saturday, November 5, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Sunday, November 6, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – World of Orchids

    Tantalize all your senses at the Massachusetts Orchid Society’s annual orchid show to be held November 4 – 6 at Mahoney’s Garden Center in Winchester. Exotic displays of blooming orchids from around the world will fill the 10,000 square foot greenhouse to showcase the World of Orchids theme. Guests can delve deeper into these staggering beauties by attending a talk by the Orchid Collection Specialist at the Smithsonian Institute, Tom Mirenda. He will speak on some unique topics within orchid pollination in a talk he calls Orchid Sex 101. The show will feature something for every level of enthusiast, from beginner to advanced, including hourly tours of the displays, plant raffles, seminars and educational events, vendors of specialty orchids and growing supplies, and orchid art. The fee is $10 per person, and MOS members and children under 8 attend free. A portion of the proceeds will help fund MOS, a non-profit organization.

    On Friday, November 4, judges from the American Orchid Society will judge and award the best plants in the show, placing ribbons on the winners. The show officially opens at 12:30 to the public and remains open until 5 pm. Saturday hours are 10 – 5, and Sunday 10 – 4. Mahoney’s is located at 242 Cambridge Street in Winchester. For more information visit www.massorchid.org/show or call 781-729-5900.

  • Friday, May 25 – Saturday, May 26 – Relevance: National Plant Societies in the 21st Century

    Leadership from every major national plant society has been invited to a summit meeting in Shreveport on May 25-26. The meeting is hosted by the American Rose Society and is intended to gather leaders from similar plant organizations in order to share common challenges and solutions. The theme of the meeting is “Relevance: National Plant Societies in the 21st Century.”

    Both the American Camellia Society and the American Horticultural Society are taking major roles in the meeting through planning and participation. We expect members of the National Garden Clubs, American Orchid Society, American Dahlia Society, American Daylily (Hemerocallis) Society, and others to join us. ARS Executive Director Jeff Ware states, “I hope this meeting proves to be so valuable to our participants that it becomes an annual event hosted at the headquarters of various national groups on a rotating basis.”

    The event begins with a Get Acquainted Reception sponsored and hosted by the American Horticultural Society on Friday evening, May 25, at 7:00 p.m. at the Gardens of the American Rose Center. The Summit itself will take place on Saturday, May 26, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Klima Rose Hall: The American Rose Society Education and Visitor Center. This meeting will provide opportunities for everyone to share ideas and best practices around 3 major topics: membership, volunteerism, technology and social media. Harry Rissetto, Chairman of the Board for the American Horticultural Society, will present the keynote address on Saturday, “Social Capital – Challenges for Plant and Flower Clubs and Societies.” A luncheon will be provided.

    There is no fee to attend the National Plant Society Summit. However we ask that you RSVP to Jeff Ware, execdirector@ars-hq.org. We hope to make this meeting financially accessible for all groups, both large and small. The event is held at Courtyard Marriott at the Shreveport Airport. Call the hotel directly at 318-686-0102 for reservations. Ask for the American Rose Society Center rate of $84.

  • 2011 American Orchid Society Calendar

    For those of you who procrastinate, or who don’t use Google calendar to keep track of your schedule you may color your world with orchids…The 2011 American Orchid Society calendar is now available. Featuring a baker’s dozen tantalizing photographs by talented AOS award photographers, the AOS calendar is an annual tradition benefiting the not for profit organization. AOS Accredited Judge and author Ken Slump, offers a thoughtful introduction to orchid colors and descriptive terms. His descriptions of each pictured orchid offer insight into the type along with general culture guidelines.

    The 2011 AOS calendar is a colorful way for you to keep track of your monthly dates, or makes an excellent gift for your orchid lover friends or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the natural world. NEW! lower pricing this year – $12.50 postpaid in the US. Place your order today before you really need a 2011 calendar.You may purchase on line at www.aos.org, or call 561-404-2025 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4 pm Eastern standard time.

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