Start Planning Now! NORTH JERSEY ORCHID SOCIETY ANNOUNCES 47TH SHOW AND SALE

[cbuchman]

We'll post the final; schedule on the website. So go ahead and bookmark it in case I forget to provide an update. We hope to have it finalized at our Holiday Party on Dec 12. So soon thereafter

Be sure to look me up and say hi!

[terracotta7]

OK. Will do! An orchid show during the cold, January weather will be something to look forward to. I look forward to meeting you, too!

Good luck with all the show preparation!!!

[Laserbeak]

I'll try to get there on the Saturday! Sounds interesting.

I doubt I'll be awake in time to see the Chinese Cymbidiums presentation, but I'd like to see basics of repotting though, you can never learn too many tips on that subject!

Plus an excuse to buy a few more plants!

[cbuchman]

We're finalizing the workshop schedule now. I'll post it as soon as it's done!

[cbuchman]

Here is the schedule of workshops for the upcoming North Jersey Orchid Show & Sale in Wayne NJ.

Friday January 17

10:30 AM GROWING ORCHIDS UNDER LIGHTS IN THE HOME. This informative discussion will be led by Patti Lee, a native Hawaiian who now lives in New York City, and is a founding member of the Manhattan Orchid Society. She will discuss the lighting options available, and the latest and best of them for growing Orchids indoors.

11:15 AM PHOTOGRAPHING ORCHIDS: LET’S GET BETTER PICTURES WITH OUR EQUIPMENT. This talk is led by Maurice Garvey of the Manhattan Orchid Society who is an American Orchid Society certified photographer. Learn how to take pictures using a cell phone, iPad mini, point & shoot camera, or a digital SLR camera using lighting techniques with inexpensive reflectors. He will cover white balance, macro settings, flash and inexpensive software. Also learn about some phone & iPad APPs for photography. Handouts will be available.

1:00 PM AMERICAN ORCHID SOCIETY (AOS) JUDGING. The public is invited to observe this judging session. Learn what attributes make a flower awardable; and, time permitting, John Sullivan, a certified AOS judge, will provide commentary and answer questions.

Saturday January 18

10:30 AM CHINESE CYMBIDIUMS. Matt Chen, a native of Taiwan, owner of Ten Shin Gardens, and a renowned breeder of Chinese Cymbidiums, will discuss how to care for these beautiful, often fragrant, orchids which are easy to grow and flower in the home environment.

11:15 AM MOUNTING DEMONSTRATION. Richard Ho, President of the North Jersey Orchid Society, will discuss orchids suitable to be grown mounted, how to select your mount materials, and will demonstrate how to mount orchids. He will also discuss how to care for your mounted orchid so that it establishes quickly and thrives.
 
1:00 PM REPOTTING. Every grower eventually has to overcome the fear of repotting an orchid. Learn how to select a pot and media for your orchid from Kim Feddersen, a member of the North Jersey Orchid Society.

2:00 PM ORCHIDS BASICS. If you’re just getting started, this is the workshop for you. Bill Stender, a member of the North Jersey Orchid Society and a frequent orchid lecturer, will discuss how to succeed in the fascinating and addictive world of orchids.

3:00 PM CATTLEYAS IN YOUR HOUSE. Bart Costello, a member of the North Jersey Orchid Society specializes in growing Cattleyas in his home. Come learn how you can grow these beautiful and often fragrant flowers in your home.

Sunday January 19

11:15 AM REPOTTING. Every grower eventually has to overcome the fear of repotting an orchid. Learn how to select a pot and media for your orchid from Kim Feddersen, a member of the North Jersey Orchid Society.

1:00 PM MOUNTING DEMONSTRATION. Richard Ho, President of the North Jersey Orchid Society, will discuss orchids suitable to be grown mounted, how to select your mount materials, and will demonstrate how to mount orchids. He will also discuss how to care for your mounted orchid so that it establishes quickly and thrives.

2:00 PM VANDAS IN THE HOUSE. Kim Feddersen, a member of the North Jersey Orchid Society, will discuss the challenges of growing Vandas in northern climates and how you can successful grow and flower these beautiful plants in your home.


Hope to see you there!

[terracotta7]

Thanks, Carrie!

I think that Saturday afternoon looks like it will be the best time for us to come as far as the workshops are concerned. I appreciate the follow-up!

My friend and I agreed that it will be nice to have something to look forward to in January. What happens if it is bad weather?

[cbuchman]

We go forward regardless of the weather. Keep your fingers crossed. Be sure to ask for me to say hello!

[billc]

I was going to pop in Friday afternoon but now I see the lighting and photography sessions are in the morning. I can feel a sick day coming on.

Bill

[cbuchman]

Originally Posted by billc

I was going to pop in Friday afternoon but now I see the lighting and photography sessions are in the morning. I can feel a sick day coming on.

Bill

There is a lot of that going around right now. !!

[cbuchman]

Slight Modification to the SUNDAY workshop schedule. The Friday and Saturday schedules are unchanged.

The new SUNDAY schedule is:

11:15 Repotting by NJOS’ Kim Feddersen
1:00 Vandas in your home by NJOS' Kim Feddersen
2:00 Orchid Basics by NJOS’ Bill Stender