April 4 - Rainwater Harvesting
Dotty Woodson, D&B Orchids
Dr. Dotty Woodson from Fort Worth, Texas will talk about rainwater harvesting. Rainwater is a great alternative to well water and public water supplies that are often laden with dissolved salts. She was with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for over thirty years, disseminating a wealth of knowledge about sustainable landscapes and gardening. Her focus was on water resources and landscape horticulture. Sue has been dividing orchidSue has been busy repotting orchids, and has many bare bulb cattleya divisions available. Here's a list, they're $20 each. She'll also have blooming orchids on the sales table, and Courtney will be bring plants as well. We'll have plants on the raffle table too!
Where: Memorial Lutheran Church
3375 US 1 South, St. Aug 32086
When: Tuesday, April 4, 6:30 til 9 pm
SAOS News and Activities
Questions? call or text Sue at 904-501-0805 or email info@StAugOrchidSociety.orgApril 1 Repotting Clinic. Need help with your orchids? The first Saturday of the month from 10 am til 1 pm, February through October, St. Augustine Orchid Society members are available to talk with you, answer questions and help you repot orchids.
Where: Southeast Branch Library
6670 US 1 N, St Aug 32086
When: Saturday, April 1, 10 am - 1 pm
Where: Memorial Lutheran Church
3375 US 1 South, St. Aug 32086
When: Sunday, April 16, 4 - 6 pm
Monthly Meetings
Members Choice. Our March Members Choice is Potinara (now ) Rhyncattlianthe (Rth.) Carmen Cortes grown hydroponically by Steve Dorsey. This Fred Clarke hybrid between Slc. Aloha Jewel 'Tangerine' and Blc. Guess What 'SVO' is a fairly compact grower with good flower count.Monthly Meetings. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month. The meeting begins at 6:30 with a plant sale followed by a review of the show table plants and presentation by an orchid expert. The meeting closes with a plant raffle where members can expand their collections. It's fun and informative for growers of all levels. Join us, visitors and guests are always welcome!
Beginner Culture Class. Keiki Club Coordinator Jerry Fowler organizes a beginners culture class from 6 to 6:30 pm before the main meeting, at the pavilion across from our meeting hall. In April, Jerry will talk about fertilizing your orchids. You often hear you should fertilize weakly weekly, Jerry will explain the whys and hows!
Cultural Tips for Orchid Growers
Bob Scully's Month by Month Orchid Growing:
April in St. Augustine. This is one of the most exciting months of the year, filled with an abundance of flower spikes emerging. It's the beginning of the long growing season... read moreDr. Courtney Hackney Tips, Redux:
Repotting Orchids with Pseudobulbs. Once again, it is time to repot many kinds of orchids. For new orchid hobbyists, repotting can be a scary task. Once it is done successfully... read moreDr. Martin Motes Notes:
Progress of the Season. March may have come in like a lambkin but she can still go out like a lioness. Frost is not unheard the first week in March. While keeping some of our guard... read moreOrchids in April. Far from the cruelest, April is the kindest month to South Florida orchid growers. The weather in April is definitely settled into warm... read more
Culture Article by Sue Bottom:
Phalaenopsis Get a Bad Rap. Some orchid growers look down their noses at phalaenopsis, as if they were second class citizens. It’s hard to understand, given the diversity... read moreJoin or Renew Your Membership
The St. Augustine Orchid Society is a dynamic group of orchid growers having all levels of experience, from those who just brought their first orchid home to those with overflowing greenhouses. All members have one thing in common. We love to share our experiences, our knowledge and our orchid divisions with other orchid growers. Come to one of our meetings so we can get to know each other. If you would like to join, you can complete this interactive form.Join the Club or Pay Your Dues
The dues are $20 for an individual or $30 for a family if paid by Zelle or Venmo (904-501-0805) or check (mail c/o Linda Stewart, 1812 Diana Drive, Palatka 32177). For an extra dollar use the PayPal links below.Individual Membership
Family Membership
Newsletter Subscription
Not from St. Augustine? Sign up for a $7 annual on-line subscription. We'll deliver our newsletter packed with advice right to your in-box.Donate to the Nonprofit SAOS
Donate to the Nonprofit SAOS
Donate to the St. Augustine Orchid Society and PayPal waives all fees. Select the St. Augustine Orchid Society as your favorite charity by clicking this link.Ebay for Charity Add St. Augustine Orchid Society as your favorite charity on eBay today!