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!
NJOS Show and Sale - Workshop Schedule
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