Welcome to:
The South Bay Orchid Society.
The South Bay Orchid Society, (SBOS) founded in 1957 is a nonprofit organization
formed to promote public appreciation of orchids and to provide education
and support for novices and experts alike. We generally meet every 3rd
Friday of the month at the South Coast Botanic Gardens in on the Palos
Verdes Peninsula, California. |
Orchid Care
Session
7:00 pm
Come early for an interesting demonstration
by guest speaker Paul Gripp. He will provide TIPS and
TRICKS on orchid
culture.
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Guest Speaker
8:00 pm
Speaker: Paul Gripp
Summer Blooming Brazilians
These Laleias and Cattleyas are hearty outdoor growing
with amazing
blooms– when cymbidium and our other orchids are
not blooming we
can enjoy the spectacular Brazilian summer blooming orchids.
Originally from Topanga Canyon, Paul Gripp is best
known for his ssociation
with the Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, where he began
working
in 1957. He later purchased the Estate in 1967, retired
in 1986, and
his children currently share ownership. Paul has remained
active within
the Estate and spends most of his time there.
Mr. Gripp and the SBOE are one of the world’s
foremost collectors and
propagators of orchid species and hybrids, specializing
in outdoor temperature
tolerant varieties.
Paul has held many distinguished offices: President
of the CSA, President
of the Santa Barbara Orchid Show, Member, Research
committee
of the AOS (15 years).
Paul’s favorite saying, “When you say
you like all orchids equally, you
can call yourself an orchid man.” Alas, Paul’s
favorite orchid; “All orchids,
equally.”
This month’s raffle table will be provided
by Santa Barbara Orchid Estate.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity and buy lots
of tickets, I know I
will! |
