Upcoming Nature Coast Orchid Society meetings and events
- Monthly meetings are now at our new location, Krueger Enrichment Center, 392 Beverly Ct, Spring Hill
- May 18th, 2024: We will hold a workshop on Repotting and Mounting Orchids
- June 15th, 2024 Jim-N-I Orchids
- July 20th, 2024. Nick, from Rusty Exotics will talk about growing Habenarias in Florida
- August 10th, 2024. Annual NCOS orchid auction. Note this is a change from our normal meeting schedule.
- September 7th, 2024. Note this is a change from our normal meeting schedule. Fred Clarke, of Sunset Valley Orchids in California will be our speaker.Fred Clarke owns Sunset Valley Orchids in Vista Ca. He will be teaching us what makes the catasetums, cycnoches & mormodes orchids unique, what to do to bloom & grow these beautiful orchids successfully. As the top breeder of this group of orchids, he leads the way with cutting edge breeding, developing and breaking new boundaries for orchid enthusiasts worldwide.
PREORDERS: Members are invited to preorder from the Sunset Valley Orchid website at a 10% discount. - October 19th, 2024. Annual NCOS picnic
- November 16th, 2024. “Dendrobium anosmum and its Relatives” talk will be presented by Jim Roberts, of Florida Suncoast Orchids. Jim has been growing orchids over 30 years in climates ranging from cold Minnesota to hot SW Florida growing conditions. He has traveled extensively in search of orchid treasures in Hawaii, South America, & Europe, seeking the plants that will grow and bloom best for his clients. He will have orchids for sale.
- December 14th, 2024. Annual Holiday Party Note this is a change from our normal meeting schedule.