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

North Jersey’s largest and oldest orchid society proudly announces its 47th annual show and sale. The show dates are Friday, January 17 through Sunday January 19 (Fri-Sat 9 AM-6 PM, Sun 9 AM–4 PM) at the Strawberry Blossom Home & Garden Center, 1364 Route 23 North, in Wayne NJ. Come and enjoy spectacular orchid exhibits showcasing hundreds of blooming orchids originating from all over the world. Learn how to grow these exotic orchids in your home at our daily workshops. Orchids and collectible plants available for sale for the beginner and hobbyist. Free admission, free parking, and twice-a-day drawing for a free orchid.

Come to tje NJOS show.
 

This show looks to be even better than last year. Most of these vendors are offering pre-order discounts which is a great way to get your orchids without weather delays and save on shipping!
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I would love to go!
I should preorder some paphs from piping rock.

Is there a way to get there via bus or train form Manhattan??

I think there is a way to get there on the bus with a short walk at the end. Are you a member of MOS? There are others coming by car and I can put you in touch with them.

I am. It seems like most of them do not have a car though.
I will talk to some people next week when there is going to be a year ending auction. I guess I will save my money for the January show. lol

I am going to try to make it there this year, some of my favorite vendors are going to be there.

Bill

Bill, Glad to have you. Look me up - I'm the show co-chair soI suspect I will be there all weekend :)

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For all you NYC residents, you can get to this show on public transportation!

From the Port Authority Bus terminal take Bus 194E to Packanack Lake Center (ask driver to stop near Strawberry Blossom) and a 0.2 mile walk to Strawberry Blossom.

Carrie...on the website it says that there are going to be workshops at the show. Can you give me any more information about what topics will be covered and so forth? I would like to come and bring a friend who is also just starting out with orchids. Just wondering if there would be anything appropriate for us. Thanks!

Yes! Lots of workshops are planned. Here is the schedule as of today. It is subject to change!

Friday Jan 17
10:30 Growing Orchids under linghts in the home by native Hawaiian, Patti Lee.
11:15 Interview your orchids before you touch it by Maurice Garvey (I have heard that Maurice may change the topic to one on photographing orchids with the camera you already own, but I have not confirmation on that)
1:30 AOS judging with explanation and discussion lead by John Sullivan, NE Judging Center

Saturday Jan 18
10:30 Chinese Cymbidiums by Matt Chen, owner of Ten Shin Gardens
11:15 TBD
1:00 Basics of repotting by NJOS’ Kim Feddersen
2:00 Orchids 101: Orchid Basics by NJOS’ Bill Stender
3:00 TBD

Sunday Jan 19
10:30 TBD
11:15 Basics of repotting by NJOS’ Kim Feddersen
1:00 Mounting demonstration by NJOS President Richard Ho
2:00 Orchids 101: Orchid Basics by NJOS’ Bill Stender

Thanks so much! Sounds like there will be a great variety in the workshops! Hope to be there...it will be my first time!

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!

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!!! :)

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!

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

NJOS Show and Sale - Workshop Schedule
 

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


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.


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.

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!

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?

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

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. :) !!

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

If you are in the metro NY-NJ area you should stop by this show. I went this morning and the exhibits are outstanding. There are lots of beauties for sale also. Looked to me like the vendors were doing a brisk business. I met Carrie and I have to say everything was well organized. Good job Carrie!

Bill

Thanks Bill. It's been fun pulling the show together and getting meet all my fellow orchid enthusiasts. Thanks for coming and introducing yourself!

Carrie,
My friend and I had a great time at the show yesterday. We went to three of the workshops in the afternoon and I thought all the speakers were excellent!
I exercised great restraint at the vendors tables and only came home with a max. variablilis from Ten Shin. I went back later for a Chinese cymbidium, but no one was at the table. Fate?

I asked for you, but one of the speakers, Kim, said that you weren't there at that time. Sorry I missed you!!!

On the drive back, Fran and I agreed that we will have to make plans to come again next year. I can see that it was a very well-planned show and the displays were just exquisite! Great job! And a hearty 'thank you' to your society for the education workshops!

Thanks Terracotta7! I'm sorry I missed you too. I couldn't be there on Saturday afternoon. It was a lot of work but very rewarding.

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The show was a bit success and was written up in today's North Jersey Record (local newspaper). You can find it at Orchid lovers converge on annual show in Wayne - NorthJersey.com

Thanks for your support!