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Click here. Two of Nick Rust's orchidsPectabenaria Ptarmigan 'REO'
Hab. Canary 'Second Harmonic'
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Our July 20th meeting will feature Nick Rust from Rusty Exotics in Lawenceville, GA who will talk about Habenaria: A basic overview of the breeding traits of species.Nick Nicholas is an up-and-coming hybridizer in the orchid community. His orchid passion began in 2015 when a mini-Phalaenopsis was gifted to him. Like a flame to gasoline, this gift quickly pulled him into the diverse world of orchids. Shortly after his interests were formed, he began exploring the culture of several unique genera of terrestrial orchids. He now specializes in Habenaria and other related genera, jewel orchids, Australian terrestrial orchids, and Bulbophyllum. In 2019, this obsession bloomed into a small orchid nursery, RustyExotics Orchids, which he uses to share the wonders and beauty of his work.
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We encourage anyone in the tri-county area around Spring Hill to come and visit one of our meetings. We meet the 3rd Saturday of each month* at 12:00 pm, with socialization starting at 11am. You don't need a reservation, just show up at any meeting for a free visit. You will find the Nature Coast Orchid Society a wealth of information You may be an experienced grower or just have a curiosity about orchids, either way you will find the club to be fun, helpful, friendly and educational. Meeting are held at the Krueger Enrichment Center, 392 Beverly Ct, Spring Hill.
In addition to regular monthly meetings, with knowledgeable speakers, the Club sponsors tours of tri-county growers and over night travel to international shows, greenhouses and lectures. We also have a yearly orchid SHow & Sale, a Christmas Luncheon, an orchid Auction and an annual picnic.
*Exceptions for 2024 are our annual show & sale in April, Auction in August, and annual picnic in October.
Click Here for: INFORMATION ON MEMBERSHIP
In addition to regular monthly meetings, with knowledgeable speakers, the Club sponsors tours of tri-county growers and over night travel to international shows, greenhouses and lectures. We also have a yearly orchid SHow & Sale, a Christmas Luncheon, an orchid Auction and an annual picnic.
*Exceptions for 2024 are our annual show & sale in April, Auction in August, and annual picnic in October.
Click Here for: INFORMATION ON MEMBERSHIP
Goals of The Club
Our aim at Nature Coast Orchid Society is to give orchid lovers an opportunity to share orchid culture and care experience, while educating and entertaining in a social and practical way. The prime objective is to acquaint our members with the diversity of orchid species and encourage the acquisition of rare and endangered varieties for preservation and enjoyment of future generations. |
Pictures compliments of Delia Dunn