Utah Orchid Society Fall Show 2013

Posted on October 23, 2013 by admin
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Be sure to carve out some time to visit our show Saturday, November 2nd (9 am to 5 pm) or Sunday, November 3rd (9am to 5pm).
You do not need to be a member to enter your orchid(s) in the show. Please drop by the Red Butte Garden Orangerie Friday, November 1st from 1 pm to 6 pm to enter your plant(s). Checkout “Orchid Show” under Pages (right column) for additional information.
Orchids will be available for sale and there will be folks at the show to help you get started growing orchids. There are many orchids that make great house plants.
Red Butte Garden is located at 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT.

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President’s Message – October, 2013

Posted on October 12, 2013 by admin

Now that the society is meeting regularly again I can appreciate the collective expertise we amass at any of our gatherings. As I write this, I have a Dendrobium kingianum outside under a tall rose bush. It is a rainy day with night temperatures predicted to be in the forties. While such conditions would be fatal to some members of the dendrobium clan, I know this species can tolerate them just fine, and will probably appreciate nature watering it with a purer product than the tap water I generally use. My source for this information, our own Clint Lewis, will be presenting to us next Monday, the 14th, and will be talking to us about Dendrobium culture. I look forward to learning more about this vast family of plants.

Just as I enjoy learning about any of the plants I grow from the seasoned or new and enthusiastic members, I try not to take for granted the participation of all our society members. You all provide great guidance and contribute so much to each other. Please join us at the Kyoto restaurant, and/or our meeting if you are able.

Markus

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

Posted on October 10, 2013 by admin

Please join Clint of Orchid Dynasty for dinner before our regular meeting Monday, October 14th. The society dinner this month is at the Kyoto Japanese Restaurant located at 1080 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City. Plan on being at the Kyoto at 5:30 pm.

Do not forget to order any orchids you would like Clint to bring to the meeting to enjoy a 15% discount. See post below for more information.

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Regular Meeting for October 14th – Update

Posted on September 14, 2013 by admin
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In a last minute save Clint has agreed to be our speaker for October. Clint’s talk is titled Dendrobiums – Tips for Successful Cultivation. It has taken a decade or so for me to have some success with Dendrobiums, mostly due to Clint (Walt).

The society will get to enjoy Clint’s 15% discount on purchases to clubs that Clint is giving a talk. You have two options. The first option is to phone or email him with your purchase request and pick the plant(s) up at our regular monthly meeting. The second option is to drop by the shop Saturday, October 12th and make sure you are dealing with Clint. The discount does not apply (in shop) Monday, October 14th, Clint will not be in the shop most of the day.

Update: Oops, forgot that Clint is a vendor in the Denver Orchid Show. Clint will not be in the shop Saturday, October 12th. The above second option is no long available. You may still email or try to phone Clint in Denver to place an order that you can pick up at our regular October meeting.

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

Posted on September 2, 2013 by admin

Time to get back in the Utah Orchid Society groove. Our next regular meeting is quickly approaching. Be sure to plan for David Bird’s talk on Hybridizing with Phragmipediam kovachii Monday, September 9th. Not sure yet when David is getting in so check back to see if we are doing dinner before the meeting.

David is the owner of Bird’s Botanicals in Kansas City, MO. His green house is in a cave. Check out his web site for information and even a video when a local TV station, KC Live visited the "cave". David is bringing plants for sale.

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Short Reminder

Posted on June 30, 2013 by admin

The Utah Orchid Society takes a break from regular monthly meetings during the months of July and August.

Our Summer BBQ is shaping up to be the first Saturday in August (August 3rd). The BBQ is for members and invited guests. Always a great time. More information to follow.

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Regular Meeting – Monday, June 10th – Door Open: 7:00 PM, Meeting Start: 7:30 PM

Posted on June 5, 2013 by admin

Carlos Fighetti will be our next speaker and will be giving a talk on Phalaenopsis species. Carlos is an accredited AOS Judge and has held numerous positions within the AOS organization including recent past President of the American Orchid Society. He has been growing orchids for more than 30 years and has received numerous AOS awards. Carlos was the founding president and is a current director of the International Phalaenopsis Alliance.

Join the society in having dinner with Carlos at The DoDo Restaurant (1355 E 2100 S, SLC) starting at 5:30 p.m.

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Regular Meeting – Monday, May 13th – Door Open: 7:00 PM, Meeting Start: 7:30 PM

Posted on April 25, 2013 by admin

Patricia Harding will be giving a talk titled: Oncidiums of Brazil.

Patricia is not bringing plants for sale. Members may bring plants for sale or trade. In addition, there is a good chance that the society will have some used orchid books for sale or auction.

Join the society in having dinner with Patricia at The DoDo Restaurant (1355 E 2100 S, SLC) starting at 5:30 p.m.

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

Posted on April 3, 2013 by admin

Our speaker for April is Dr. Glenn Lehr. Dr. Lehr’s presentation is titled Orchids of Japan.

Dr. Lehr is bringing plants for sale.

Join the society in having dinner with Dr. Lehr at The DoDo Restaurant (1355 E 2100 S, SLC) starting at 5:30 p.m.

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Show Time – Spring Show

Posted on March 27, 2013 by admin

Orchid Splendor! is the theme of our Spring Show. Be sure to save time for set-up Friday, April 5, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with the show starting Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and running through Sunday, April 7, 2013 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This show is a “bench show” so all you have to do is bring your bug free plants to the show. The society will arrange and display the plants.

Select “Orchid Show” (to the right) for additional information. Please preregister your plants using the on-line system, you can find the link in the “Orchid Show” link under the Pages section.

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