Utah Orchid Society

Autumn in the Tropics is our theme for this show.

Red Butte Garden is located at 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT.

Note: Meeting the first Monday of the month to coordinate with Denver.

This month we have Ron Parsons visiting and giving a presentation on Orchids of Sichuan, China! This should be very informative and highly interesting as Ron will be showing where these orchids are growing in nature and discussing their growth habits in these locations.

We are meeting at the Utah Associated Garden Clubs Garden Center, 1602 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ron Parson’s Bio: Continue reading →

This month is extra special as we have Alan Koch of Gold Country Orchids presenting. Alan is a very knowledgeable enthusiastic speaker!

This month’s topic:
Species Habitat and Hybrid Culture – This program teaches novice and advanced growers to link how a species grows in the wild, as how to grow it and the hybrids from it in your collection. Program is strong on orchid culture and helps everyone to be a better orchid grower. Bring a notepad so you can remember all the information given in this program.

We are meeting at the Utah Associated Garden Clubs Garden Center, 1602 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Alan Koch Bio:
Alan Koch owns and operates Gold Country Orchids where he specializes in miniature and compact Cattleya’s. Alan started growing orchids in 1969 with 3 Cymbidiums given to him by an aunt. While in college, he became interested in other orchids and discovered many would grow outdoors in Southern California. He has moved five times as his orchid obsession has led to the need for more growing space. With the last move, he purchased 10 acres of land in Lincoln, California for his 300,000 orchids. He is recognized as an expert in the Brazilian Cattleya alliance and a trend setter in miniature Cattleya breeding. Alan has been published in the Orchid Digest, and the American Orchid Society magazines. He has also been published in the proceedings of the World Orchid Conference. He is an internationally known speaker. He is a past member of the AOS Judging Committee, and the Research Committee, as well as an Accredited Judge and is Vice-chair and Training Coordinator for the California Sierra Nevada Judging Center. Alan also served two terms on the Orchid Digest Executive Committee and Board of Directors, and is one of the current directors, as well as a Trustee for the AOS.