Category Archives: Happenings

Activities and events of the Utah Orchid Society.

Regular Meeting – Monday, March 14th, Door Open: 7:00 PM, Meeting Start: 7:30 PM

We have Clint Lewis of Orchid Dynasty as our speaker for March. Clint will be giving his presentation on Re-potting and remounting Orchids.. Great presentation. Always learn something new. In addition, join fellow members and Clint for dinner at The … Continue reading

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Regular Meeting – Monday, February 8th, Door Open: 7:00 PM, Meeting Start: 7:30 PM

We have Francisco Miranda of Miransda Orchids as our speaker for February. Francisco will be giving his presentation titled: Cattleyas in Brazil. There will be numerous photographs with orchids in sitsu. Francisco is bringing plants for sale. In addition, join … Continue reading

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Auction for January 2016 Meeting

Reminding you that this evening (January 11, 2016) is our annual auction that was originally scheduled for December. Please only bring healthy and bug free orchids and/or supplies. Please do not bring in used pots. We will NOT be enjoying … Continue reading

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Regular Meeting – Monday, December 14th

Have received several phone calls indicating that there is considerable snow accumulation and that the roads in the area of the garden center are in extremely bad/hazardous condition. Given that the winter storm warning is currently good through Tuesday morning, … Continue reading

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Regular Meeting – Monday, November 9th, Door Open: 7:00 PM, Meeting Start: 7:30 PM

We are proud to have Jason Fisher of Orchids Ltd. out of Plymouth, MN as our speaker. Jason Fischer will speak about the breeding techniques Orchids Ltd. has used to create new shapes, fragrance, colors and growth habits through cross … Continue reading

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Fall Show

Show Time Be sure to carve out some time to visit our show Saturday, November 7th (9 am to 5 pm) or Sunday, November 8th (9am to 4:30pm). You do not need to be a member to enter your orchid(s) … Continue reading

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Regular Meeting – Monday, October 12th, Door Open: 7:00 PM, Meeting Start: 7:30 PM

For our October 12th meeting we will be visited by George Hatfield of Hatfield Orchids. George’s specialty: Cymbidium orchids! It is difficult to grow this type of orchid in Utah. George will use his experience and expertise to tell us … Continue reading

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Regular Meeting – Monday, September 14th, Door Open: 7:00 PM, Meeting Start: 7:30 PM

Our meeting is an open forum discussion on orchid growing tips and tricks. Great time to get ideas on how to do something or deal with a plant related problem.

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Regular Meeting – Monday, June 8th, Door Open: 7:00 PM, Meeting Start: 7:30 PM

We have Carlos Fighetti (past president of the American Orchid Society) as our speaker for June. Carlos will be giving his presentation titled: Understanding Phalaenopsis. This is a talk about Phalaenopsis species. Currently there are 72 species on the genus, … Continue reading

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Regular Meeting – Monday, May 11th, Door Open: 7:00 PM, Meeting Start: 7:30 PM

For the month May we have Ron Parsons of South San Francisco, California. His photography and encyclopedic knowledge of orchids is known both nationally and internationally. He will be giving his presentation titled: Orchids of Sichuan China. Ron plans on … Continue reading

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