September 1 - Bulbophyllum Species
Julien Baruch, Krull-Smith Orchids
Julien will talk to us about bulbophyllums, those unusual orchids with a hinged lip. He will discuss different species of these popular oddities, including an overview of the latest breeding traits of the different species. The Krull Smith collection includes
Bill Thoms plants in addition to their own, so get ready to bring some home!
Julien Baruch has been growing orchids his whole life, but his orchid knowledge really accelerated in 2014 when he joined the Sarasota Orchid Society. Julien went on to intern at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens for The Million Orchid Project before moving to Apopka, Florida, to work at Krull-Smith, where he has been learning from Frank Smith and working on the nursery’s hybridizing program with him. Today, Julien manages Krull-Smith’s sales, website, and social media. Julien is an associate judge for the American Orchid Society and is an avid orchid lover of all types - species and hybrids alike.
When: September 1, 6:30 to 9 pm
Where: Memorial Lutheran Church
Drive around to the back entrance
3375 US 1 South, St. Aug 32086
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SAOS News and Activities
Questions? Call or text Sue at 904-501-0805 or email staugorchidsociety@gmail.com.Click to join the St. Aug Orchid Society.
August 12 - Virtual Show Table. Courtney will zoom into cyberspace at 7 pm to tell us about the orchids pics sent in for the virtual show table. An invitation will be sent to your email address. Here's a link to Courtney's July Virtual Show Table on YouTube and Rumble.
If you want to share images of your beauties in bloom for next month, send high res pics by the 23rd to staugorchidsociety@gmail.com
Where: Southeast Branch Library
6670 US 1 N, St Aug 32086
When: Saturday, September 5, 10 am - noon
Monthly Meetings
Photo of the Month. Our August selection is Vnra. (syn. Lsu.) Dick Pippen's SunCoast 'Lemon Yum Yums' FCC/AOS, grown by Sue Bottom and photographed by Terry Bottom. Jim Roberts created this hybrid by breeding Brassocatanthe Little Mermaid with Encyclia Lorraine Smith, it's a cutie!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!
Where: Memorial Lutheran Church
3375 US 1 South, St. Aug 32086
When: First Tuesday of Month, 6:30 til 9 pm
Cultural Tips for Orchid Growers
Bob Scully's Month by Month Orchid Growing:
August in St. Augustine. August is the hottest month so be prepared to work diligently to ensure sufficient air circulation. Spray water on the floor, benches and outer surface... read moreDr. Courtney Hackney Tips, Redux:
Orchids in Fall Fall officially arrives this month as do cool nights. If you haven’t noticed yet, the days are also getting shorter and the sun has moved considerably from its trek North... read moreSummer Orchid Growing Now is the time when many Orchids put on most of their growth. Those with pseudobulbs often have very discrete growth periods when they add new roots... read more
Poor Growers. The Summer Solstice occurs late this month indicating that the sun is at its peak even before the intense heat of summer arrives. Most hybrids... read more
Dr. Martin Motes Notes:
Orchids in August. July and August are the two most similar months in South Florida. Most of the advice on watering, disease and pest control in last month's calendar still... read moreCulture Article by Sue Bottom:
Hot Humid Summers and the Tropical Storm Season. It is summertime and the growing is easy. As the spring days lengthened and warmed, you ramped up your... read moreCulture Article by Eric Milstrey
Make Your Own Wooden Baskets. This cutting guide is designed for most orchid basket needs, with a basket depth of about three inches. Some may wish for deeper baskets... read moreJoin or Renew Your Membership
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