September 2018
The South Bay Orchid Society’s Orchid Show and Sale will take place this weekend at the South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes. Event will feature displays, vendor sales and workshops on repotting, mounting orchids, fertilizing, general orchid care, and more. For more information, visit http://www.southbayorchidsociety.com/Show/index.html.
August 2018
The Newport Harbor Orchid Society will present their Summer Exotic Plant and Orchid Festival this weekend at the Westminster Mall in Westminster, CA. See great displays be local orchid societies, professional growers and individual hobbyists. Shop for orchids offered by local and international growers. Free admission and parking. For more information, visit nhosinfo.org/event/summer-exotic-plant-orchid-festival-2018/.
July 2018
The San Diego County Orchid Society's Summer Show and Sale will take place next weekend, July 28-29 at Casa del Prado in Balboa Park. Free admission and parking. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to submit orchids for the ribbon judging. For more information, please visit www.sdorchids.com/SummerShow_2018.html.
The International Phalaenopsis Alliance Summer Symposium will take place next weekend, July 20-21 at the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens. Event will include workshops, AOS judging, dinner with the speakers, and more. Please visit http://www.phal.org/main.htm for more information.
Cal Orchid is having their “Summer Hummer” Open House this weekend, July 13-15 from 9 am. 5 p.m. on all three days. Event will feature great prices on plants, guest vendors from around the world,and neofinetia judging on Saturday. They are located at 1251 Orchid Dr. in Santa Barbara. For more information, please visit http://www.calorchid.com/.
The Santa Barbara Orchid Estate's Summer Open House will take place this weekend, July 13-15. They are located at 1250 Orchid Dr. in Santa Barbara. Be sure to check out their $7.50 plant specials. For more information, please visit their website at https://www.sborchid.com/.
June 2018
Andy's Orchid's Summer Open House will take place this weekend, June 22-24 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Special prices on select plants, refreshments, and more. Andy's is located at 734 Ocean View Ave. in Encinitas. For more information, visit https://andysorchids.com/.
Sunset Valley Orchids will hold an Open House on Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Event will feature discounts on all plant stock, street tacos served from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and more. For more information, visit www.sunsetvalleyorchids.com. Don't miss it!
The San Gabriel Valley Orchid Hobbyhists' Orchid Auction will be held on Thursday, June 21 at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia. A preview will begin at 6 p.m. and the auction begins at 7 p.m. Please visit http://sgvoh.org/index.html for more information.
Orchid Digest presents Speakers Day at the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens on June 9. The theme is Orchids in the Wild and will feature Brandon Tam speaking on "Wild Orchids of Ecuador", Mary Gerritsen on "Orchids of Sulawesi" Phyllis Prestia on "Wild Orchids of France", and more. Tickets are $65 if purchased before June 1, $75 if purchased after that. Event will include a live auction, a wine and cheese happy hour, vendor sales, and dinner. You may make reservations online at www.orchiddigest.org or contact Simone Friend at simonef@orchiddigest.org or at (562) 531-1247. For more information, visit http://www.orchiddigest.com/speaker-day.html.
May 2018
Casa de las Orquideas's Seedling Sale will take place this Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Over 50% off of select 3" and 6" plants. Casa de las Orquideas is located at 170 S. Nardo Ave. in Solana Beach. For more information, please visit www.orquideas.com.
The Palomar Orchid Society's Annual Orchid Auction and Sale will take place on Saturday, May 12 at the Shadowridge Golf Club in Vista, CA. A preview and sale of select blooming plants and arrangements for Mother's Day will take place from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. A great opportunity to add new plants to your orchid collection and purchase unique gifts. Shadowridge Golf Club is located at 1980 Gateway Dr. For more information, visit palomarorchid.org.
April 2018
The San Diego County Cymbidium Society will hold an orchid sale as part of Earth Day Festivities at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens in Vista, CA on Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Address is 1270 Vale Terrace Dr., just above Brengle Terrace Park. Stop by and see us to purchase some orchids for your collection and enjoy the festival activities afterwards.
The Cool Growing Orchid Society will hold its Annual Orchid Auction at the Garden Grove Masonic Lodge on Wednesday evening, April 11. Registration and preview will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the auction will begin at 7:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.coolorchids.org.
The South Bay Orchid Society's Second Annual Orchid Auction will be held on Friday, April 20 at the South Coast Botanic Garden. A preview will be held at 6:30 with the auction beginning at 7 p.m. Free admission and parking. The Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd. in Palos Verdes, CA. For more information, visit http://southbayorchidsociety.com/.
Andy's Orchids Spring Open House will take place Friday - Sunday April 13-15, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day. If you enjoy growing species, this is the event for you! Andy's has one of the largest orchid species collections in the world. Special pricing on select plants and refreshments. To find out more about Andy's, please visit https://andysorchids.com/Events.asp.
March 2018
The San Diego County Orchid Society's spring show will take place this weekend, March 23-25 at the Scottish Rite Event Center in San Diego. Expect to see great displays created by orchid societies and commercial growers illustrating this year's theme, "Orchid Mardi Gras". Local orchid specialists will speak on a variety of topics. Of course, there will be plenty of orchid plants on sale. For more infomation, visit http://www.sdorchids.com/SpringShow_2018.html.
The Cymbidium Society of America's 43rd annual Cymbidium Congress will take place this Saturday, March 10 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Event will include presentations by George Hatfield, AOS President and owner of Hatfield Orchids, Harold Koopowitz, and others. Also planned is an auction, an awards banquet, and an evening reception. For more information, visit https://www.cymbidium.org/cymbidium-congress.
The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show will take place next weekend, March 9-11 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Experience fantastic orchid exhibits, workshops led by orchid experts on potting, watering and fertilizing, vendor sales, an art and photography show, and more. Please visit https://sborchidshow.com/ for more information. While you are there, be sure to visit some of the orchid greenhouses in the area. To learn more about them, visit http://www.californiaorchidtrail.com/.
February 2018
The Newport Harbor Orchid Society Expo and Sale will take place this coming weekend,
Feb. 9 -11 at the Westminster Mall in Orange County. Event will feature a juried show, vendor sales, repotting demonstrations, photography and bonsai exhibits, and more. For more information, please visit http://nhosinfo.org/orchidshow/.
Feb. 9 -11 at the Westminster Mall in Orange County. Event will feature a juried show, vendor sales, repotting demonstrations, photography and bonsai exhibits, and more. For more information, please visit http://nhosinfo.org/orchidshow/.
January 2018
The San Diego County Orchid Society Winter Show and Sale will be held next weekend at Casa del Prado in Balboa Park. If you would like to enter your plants for judging, visit www.sdorchids.com/WinterShow_2018.html and click on "Schedule". While there, be sure to check out all the great orchids that will be available for sale.
The 62nd Paphiopedilum Annual Meeting and Show and the 2nd World Slipper Orchid Conference will be held January 12-14 at the Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo, HI. Sponsored by Orchid Digest, the event will include AOS judging, speakers from around the world, a meet and greet, an auction, and more. For details, please visit sites.google.com/site/paphiopedilumguild/paph-guild-2018
December 2017
Casa de las Orquideas will hold its annual open house this Saturday, December 2 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, please visit http://www.orquideas.com/openhouse1.html.
Sunset Valley Orchids will hold an open house this Saturday, December 2 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy fantastic discounts on all plant stock. Authentic handmade street tacos for shoppers from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 1255 Navel Place, Vista, CA. www.sunsetvalleyorchids.com.
Enjoy fantastic discounts on all plant stock. Authentic handmade street tacos for shoppers from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 1255 Navel Place, Vista, CA. www.sunsetvalleyorchids.com.
Andy's Orchids Winter Open House will take place this weekend, December 1-3 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Andy's has one of the largest species orchid collections in the world. A great opportunity to do some Holiday shopping for the orchid-lover on your list, or add some special plants to your own collection. For more information, visit andysorchids.com.
November 2017
The Orchid Society of Santa Barbara Show and Sale will be held next weekend, Nov. 18-19 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Titled "Falling for Orchids", the show will include ribbon judging, wonderful displays and vendor sales. Admission for adults 18-64 is $12, seniors $8. Free admission on Sunday. Don't miss it!
October 2017
The San Diego County Orchid Society's Fall show and sale will take place this weekend at Balboa Park. Event will include a juried show, workshops and vendor sales. Non-members are encouraged to enter their orchids for judging. Free admission and plenty of free parking. For more information, please visit http://www.sdorchids.com/FallShow_2017.html.
The International Orchid Show and Sale at the Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanic Gardens will take place next weekend, Oct. 20-22. Event will feature displays created by local and regional orchid societies and international growers, and vendors from around the world selling plants and related merchandise. Access to show included with general admission to gardens. For more information, visit http://www.huntington.org/orchidshow/.
George Hatfield of Hatfield Orchids returns to the Yamada Company this Saturday, October 7.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Great cymbidiums at great prices - including pendulous never-bloomed plants for $10 each. Over 500 plants to choose from. Yamada's is located in Gardena at 706 W. Gardena Blvd. , Gardena, CA.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Great cymbidiums at great prices - including pendulous never-bloomed plants for $10 each. Over 500 plants to choose from. Yamada's is located in Gardena at 706 W. Gardena Blvd. , Gardena, CA.
The San Diego Botanic Garden Orchid Clinic will take place this Saturday, October 7 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Event will feature four educational sessions led by expert orchid growers. Local vendors will be selling orchid plants. Event is free with paid admission to garden. AOS members and members of Southern CA orchid societies get in free (must show proof of membership). The SD Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, CA. For more information, visit www.sdbgarden.org/orchid.htm.
Andy's Orchids Fall Open House will be held this weekend, October 6-8. If you enjoy growing species orchids, this event is for you! Andy's is located at 734 Ocean View Ave. in Encinitas, CA.
For more information, visit their website: andysorchids.com.
For more information, visit their website: andysorchids.com.
September 2017
George Hatfield, owner of Hatfield Orchids will be at the Yamada Company in Gardena on Saturday, September 30 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. He will offer cymbidiums for $10 each. Plants will be in spike. A repotting demonstration is scheduled, and virus testing will be available if you suspect you have a plant that is virused. Simply bring a cutting of the leaf in a plastic bag for testing. A test kit is $6. George will also be available to help with cultural problems. Bring your plant(s) to the sale for evaluation and advice. Yamada’s is located at 706 W. Gardena Blvd., Gardena, CA.
The Fascination of Orchids International Show & Sale takes place next weekend at South Coast Plaza Village in Santa Ana, CA. Show will feature exhibits, vendor sales, seminars and more. Free admission and parking. For more information, visit ocorchid.com.
The South Bay Orchid Society Orchid Show and Sale will be held on September 16 - 17 at the South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes, CA. Event will feature vendor sales, displays, repotting demonstrations and more. For more information, visit www.southbayorchidsociety.com.
The Southern California Orchid Species Society's Annual Orchid Auction will be held this Sunday, September 10 at Kraemer Memorial Park in Placentia, CA. A preview will be held at 12:30 p.m., with the auction beginning at 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.socalorchidspecies.com.
July 2017
Even though our club will not meet again until September, there are many orchid-related events occurring this month to keep you busy.
The Newport Harbor Orchid Society holds its Summer Exotic Plant and Orchid Festival July 28-30 at the Westminster Mall in Westminster, CA. Event will feature displays by professional growers, local orchid societies and individual hobbyists as well as local and international vendors selling plants. Free admission and parking. For more information, visit www.nhosinfo.org.
The San Diego County Orchid Society will hold its summer "Orchids in the Park" Show and Sale on July 29 -30 at Casa del Prado, Room 101 in Balboa Park. Free admission and parking. Event will featured a juried show and non-members are encouraged to submit plants for judging. For more information, please visit sdorchids.com/SummerShow_2017.html.
Cal-Orchid will hold their summer open house July 14-16. Called their "Summer Hummer", the event will feature special plant offerings, guest speakers from around the world, and a Neofinetia falcata show and judging on Saturday, July 15. Cal-Orchid is located at 1251 Orchid Dr., Santa Barbara, CA. For more information, visit www.calorchid.com.
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate's summer open house will take place this weekend, July 14-16. Enjoy Brazilian Laelias, Vandas, Rossioglossums, Stanhopeas, Encyclias, and more. SBOE is located at 1250 Orchid Dr., Santa Barbara, CA. For more information, please visit www.sborchid.com.
Andy's Orchids will hold their Summer Open House July 7 - 9 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Browse one of the largest species orchid collections in the world. Floralia will be a guest vendor. For more information, visit andysorchids.com.
Sunset Valley Orchids' Summer Open House will take place this Saturday, July 1 from 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Enjoy discounts on all stock plus handmade street tacos from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Visit www.sunsetvalleyorchids.com for more information.
June 2017
The San Gabriel Valley Orchid Hobbyhists' orchid auction will be held on Thursday, June 15 at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Visit www.sgvoh.org for more information.
May 2017
Casa de las Orquideas will hold their annual seedling sale on Saturday, May 20, from
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, please visit www.orquideas.com. Don't miss it!
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, please visit www.orquideas.com. Don't miss it!
The Palomar Orchid Society's annual orchid auction will be held on Saturday, May 6 at the Lake Pavilion at Lake San Marcos, 1105 La Bonita Dr. in San Marcos. A preview will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. A selection of blooming orchids and arrangements will be available during the preview. The auction will begin at 11:00 a.m. For more information, visit palomarorchid.org
March 2017
The San Diego Orchid Society's big Spring show is scheduled for the weekend of March 24-26 at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in San Diego. This is the largest of the four shows hosted by SDCOS and will feature displays created around this year's theme "Orchid Fiesta", plant sales, and workshops. For more information, please visit www.sdorchids.com/SpringShow_2017.html.
The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show will take place March 17-19 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Events will feature displays by professional and amateur growers, a juried art and photography exhibition, workshops on how to grow healthy orchids, and more. Tickets are $12 - $14. Kids are free. For more information, visit sborchidshow.com
The Cymbidium Society of America will hold their 42nd Annual Cymbidium Congress on Saturday, March 18 at the Adams Elementary School auditorium, 2701 Las Positas Rd., Santa Barbara, CA. Includes a day of lectures, an auction of unique orchids, a continental breakfast, luncheon, and an awards banquet. All are welcome, but CSA members receive a discounted price on registration. Buy tickets online or on site. www.cymbidium.org/cymbidium-congress