September 2021

The South Bay Orchid Society is holding its Annual Orchid Show and Sale this Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19.  The show will be held at the Palos Verdes Art Center at 5504 Crestridge Rd. in Rancho Palos Verdes.  For more information, visit http://www.southbayorchidsociety.com/

























Andy's Orchids is having a Fall Open House this weekend, September 17-19.  Visit https://andysorchids.com/ for details.
August 2021
Do you like to grow Phalaenopsis orchids?  If so, you might enjoy the virtual  symposium that PhalFanatics is holding this Saturday.  PhalFanatics is a group that was formed in 2019 by Phalaenopsis hobbyists.  The speakers for this year’s symposium include Norman Fang, Harold Koopowitz and others.  To register, go to https://phalfanatics.com/events.
July 2021
Orchid Digest is holding a virtual Speakers Day on Saturday, July 31.  To register, go to orchiddigest.org.
June 2021
Andy's Orchids is having a Summer Open House next weekend, June 25-27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Visit https://andysorchids.com/ for more information and to see their catalog.  See you there!
May 2021

Casa de las Orquideas’s Seedling Sale will take place this Saturday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Selected 3” seedlings will be available for $2 and selected 6” seedlings for $5. If you like strong color and/or unusual Cymbidiums, this event is for you. Masks, other facial coverings or proof of vaccination are required. Be sure to practice social distancing.
Casa de las Orquideas is located at 170 S. Nardo Ave. in Solana Beach. For more information, visit http://www.orquideas.com/index.html
April 2021
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The San Diego Botanic Garden is holding an orchid exhibit in their new conservatory using orchids owned by members of the San Diego County Orchid Society, the Palomar Orchid Society and select plants from commercial nurseries.  Creative Director Rene van Rems and his team have designed a beautiful exhibit within a naturalistic setting.  Also on display are floral arrangements that utilize orchid blooms.   There will also be orchids for sale during weekends.  Admission is included with paid admission to the gardens.  Exhibit runs through May 2.  For more information, visit https://sdbgarden.org/orchids.htm.
Andy's Orchids is  having an open house next weekend.  Choose from over 700,000 plants and 800 genera.  Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.  For more information, visit https://andysorchids.com/.
March 2021
Do you like Paphiopedilums?  If so, you may want to attend the Paph forum and Paph Guild’s virtual International Speaker’s Day on Saturday, March 20.  The event will feature speaker’s from the Netherlands, China, and the U.S.  Registration is $30.  For more details, visit https://www.orchiddigest.org/events/.
February 2021
Andy’s Orchids is holding an in-person open house February 26-28 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Mask-wearing and social distancing will be strictly enforced.  For more information, visit https://andysorchids.com/.
December 2020

Sunset Valley Orchids has rescheduled their virtual Open House Sale that will now take place December 28-30. You can choose to have your plants shipped to you or arrange a time to pick them up at the greenhouse.

You will receive a discount of 20% off on all plants you purchase off the SVO website, in addition to the existing discount schedule and the AOS member discount.

Be sure to type SVO into the voucher code box on the shopping cart page, and hit ‘Recalculate’ to apply the 20% discount. To receive the AOS discount, type your AOS membership number into the ‘Note’ section. Fred will deduct the 5% from your purchase when he charges your card.
Fred will include a special gift plant with your order. Visit http://sunsetvalleyorchids.com/ to see catalog. If you wish to pick up your orchids instead of having them shipped, call (760) 310-077




















Andy’s Orchids in-person Open House was cancelled due to COVID. Instead, he is holding a virtual “Good Riddance 2020” event thru December 31st. All plants listed online are 20.20% off of the regular price. Receive a 20.20% discount off of shipping too. Receive an additional discount on volume purchases. For more information, visit https://andysorchids.com/.













Casa de las Orquideas’ annual open house will take place this Saturday, December 12, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  170 S. Nardo Ave., Solana Beach.  Lots of Cymbidiums in spike.  Receive special pricing on seedlings and meristems.   If you plan to attend, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.  For more information, visit http://www.orquideas.com/.












This year, Sunset Valley Orchids holiday open house will be held virtually.  The sale will run from Tuesday, Dec. 8 thru Thursday, Dec. 10.  

Fred said that this year’s Cattleya and Catasetinae hybrids have been the best he’s ever grown.    He also recommends the new Australian Dendrobiums and Sarcochilus.  It’s a great opportunity to purchase plants for yourself or to buy as gifts, since he is offering an additional 15% off of all plant purchases in addition to any existing discounts listed on the schedule on the left.  Receive an additional 5% off if you are a member of AOS.  

You may have your plants shipped to you or arrange to pick them up at the greenhouse (call (760)310-0778).

Be sure to type SVO into the voucher code box on the shopping cart page, and hit ‘Recalculate’ to apply the 15% discount. To receive the AOS discount, type your AOS membership number into the ‘Note’ section.  Fred will deduct the 5% from your purchase when he charges your card.  

Fred will include a special gift plant with your order.  To see plant offerings, visit http://sunsetvalleyorchids.com/.
October 2020
Andy’s Orchids is having an online Open House Friday October 9 through Sunday October 18.  Receive 10% off of your total purchase, with additional discounts on volume purchases.  Free shipping on purchases of $50 or more.  For more information, visit https://andysorchids.com/.
September 2020



Andy's Orchids is holding an open house this weekend.  Hours will be 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on all days.  They are located at 734 Ocean View Ave. in Encinitas.  For more information, and to view catalog, visit https://andysorchids.com/.
July 2020
Andy's Orchids is holding an online Summer Open House July 3-10.  Receive 10% of of all plants plus free shipping on orders $45 or more.  For more information, visit https://andysorchids.com/.