Category Archives: Happenings

The Utah Orchid Society is currently in the summer rest period. We do not have regular monthly meetings during the months of July & August.

This month, we have Eric Sauer of River Valley Orchids! Eric will be giving his presentation on “South American Species”. This presentation covers some of the Maxillarias and Phragmipediums of the area along with other interesting genus and species. Discussed … Continue reading →

This month we are excited to have Glen Decker of Piping Rock Orchids. Glen is an expert in Paphiopedilums & Phragmipediums and will be giving his presentation: "Paphiopedilums and Their Differences". This talk discusses the differences within each group of … Continue reading →

Show Time Be sure to carve out some time to visit our show Saturday, April 1st (9 am to 7:30 pm) or Sunday, April 2nd (9am to 4:30pm). You do not need to be a member to enter your orchid(s) … Continue reading →

This month we have Janet Lamborn, Plant Pathogen Diagnostics from Agdia, Inc/Agdia Testing Services. Janet is presenting "Don’t put on the virus blinders, your collection is depending on you". Janet will discuss the dreaded orchid viruses! A good meeting for … Continue reading →

Hello fellow Orchid Lovers! We are pleased to have Harry Gallis, MD who is involved with the American Orchid Society. Harry will be giving a talk on white cattleya history/current hybrids. Join fellow members and Harry for dinner at The … Continue reading →

Hello fellow Orchid Lovers! For the Monday, January 9, 2017 Utah Orchid Society Meeting, we are proud to have local favorite Clint Lewis of Orchid Dynasty as our speaker. Clint will be talking about re-potting from the perspective of potting/mounting … Continue reading →

Our summer dormancy ends in September! It’s time for an orchid fix. We are excited to have a returning favorite: Alan Koch of Gold Country Orchids! Always an enthusiastic speaker full of knowledge! Alan will be giving his talk on: … Continue reading →

For our June 13th meeting, we have Lauris Rose of Cal Orchids as our speaker! Lauris will introduce us as to who is Cal Orchids. She will outline what they grow in a simulated nursery visit. After 28 years in … Continue reading →

On May 9th we have Theresa Hill from Hillsview Gardens coming to Salt Lake City and giving a presentation on complex paphiopedilum breeding! It should be a very interesting meeting! Theresa will be bringing plants for sale too! Bio information: