Orchids 102
The following are scheduled demonstrations and are
intended for all levels, particularly orchid growers
looking to advance their knowledge beyond the basics.
Schedule are subject to change.
Saturday,
September 29th, 2007
11:00am - Speaker: Dave DeYoung
Dave DeYoung is an accomplished cattleya grower. He
will teach you the basic cultural requirements and
repotting techniques to successfully grow these hardy
and beautiful orchids.
12:30pm - Speaker: Mark Gibble
Mark Gibble of Gibble Nursery grows his orchids in a coconut husk media. He will
explain why this is becoming a popular alternative to bark and demonstrate
how to repot your orchids.
2:00pm - Speaker: Jim Rowley
Jim Rowley has been growing his orchids using a semi-hydroponic
method for many years. This is an easy method that
everyone can learn with a little instruction from
Jim.
3:30pm - Speaker: Mr. Fertalizer
Information coming soon . . .
Sunday, September 30th, 2007
11:30am - Speaker: Chuck Spain
Chuck Spain, a licensed Pest Control Advisor, will
help us identify and eradicate pests that threaten
our orchid plants.
1:00pm - Speaker: Nick Braemer
Nick Braemer grows many of his orchids on mounts. He will share his methods of
choosing what plants can be mounted and what they will grow well on, as well
as the care they need to grow and produce lovely flowers.
2:30pm -
Speaker: Jim Weiss
Jim Weiss of The Orchid Garden specializes in cymbidiums.
Learn his culture techniques so you can have the
best spring blooms.
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