Orchid Exploration: An Orchid Auction and Educational Event

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Join us for a one-day orchid auction and educational event. View member orchid displays, attend educational presentations, get advice from society members on orchid culture questions.  Some member plants/divisions  and supplies will be available for sale.  Some children activities too. 

Hours

Saturday, April 6, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Orchid Auction starts at 2:30 (register in advance to bid)

Location

Winnegamie Dog Club, 2043 Manitowoc Rd, Menasha, WI

General admission

Free to public. Donations appreciated.

Orchid Repotting (10-2 pm)

Repotting Demo, by Lorraine Heyden will repot your orchid, $2-$10 depending on potting medium and pot size to cover cost of supplies

Orchid Auction (2:30 pm)

• Usually a wide variety of plants to choose from, many of which are divisions of larger plants from club members.
• To purchase auction items, cash and checks are accepted. No credit cards.
• Some, but not all plants will be in spike or bloom.
• Many at very reasonable prices compared to buying a new plant at a show or from a vendor.
• Much more variety to choose from than Home Depot.
• Plus you can talk to the original plant owner to get growing tips.

Schedule

9:30 am – Doors open (enter Door #1)

10:00 am – Presentation – Wisconsin Native Orchids by Rob Zimmer (Outdoors with Rob Zimmer | WHBY)

11:30 am – Panel Discussion / Q&A – Bill and Richard – topics may include orchid pests, mounting orchids, summering orchids outdoors, general orchid culture, etc.

1:00 pm – Presentation – Brian DeGroot – Growing Orchids Semi-Hydroponically

2:30 pm – Orchid auction   (register to bid in advance)

Vendors

• Honey Hoots Orchids 

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