New Hampshire Orchid Society - 2024 Educational Programs

2024 Program Schedule

Friday
1 p.m. (approximate starting time)	AOS Judging Judges from the American Orchid Society will decide if any plants from our show qualify for AOS awards. Orchid judging is open to the public.
Saturday
11:00 a.m.	Ask the Experts Join panel of expert growers for a relaxed round table of questions and answers to help you grow better orchids.
1:00 p.m.	What Is a Parvi Paph and Why Should I Grow One? Come and learn about the group of paphiopedilums most suitable for growing in the northeast: the perfect little windowsill plant, easy to grow and with beautiful flowers and pretty leaves. More and more growers are focusing on these paphs; Come see why! Presented by: Tim Culbertson, Oceanside Orchids
3 p.m.	Basics of Orchid Care and Repotting We’ll focus on the importance of proper pot selection and using the correct growing media for your type of orchid or your particular growing conditions. Daryl will also talk about how to water, fertilize and care for your orchids. At the end of the talk Daryl will repot an orchid and leave time to answer any questions you may have. Presented by: Daryl Yerdon, NHOS member

Sunday
10 a.m.	Plant Division and Repotting Andrea Deachman will perform a surgical approach to dividing and repotting an extremely large orchid into divisions. Divisions will be available from the NHOS Member Coop following this presentation. Proceeds to benefit NHOS Presented by: Andrea Deachman, NHOS Member
noon	Orchid Growing on Mounts There's something special about growing mounted orchids. Learn about the various materials to use and how to mount and grow them successfully. Presented by: Bob Cleveland, NHOS Member
2 p.m.	Native Orchids of Eastern USA The presentation will focus on the beautiful, common and rare species of orchids that grow in our area. Presented by: George Newman, NHOS Member