Doors open at 6:30pm for Show & Tell setup and conversations Bob Hamilton Bio: Born in Berkeley, CA in 1946, one of four children of Berkeley-born parents. My education was at Berkeley schools. My career began as a scientific glassblower for UC Berkeley’s the Department of Electrical Engineer & Computer Sciences, (EECS) fabricating experimental […]
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Doors open at 6:30pm for Show & Tell setup and conversations Ron Parsons has been growing orchids for nearly 49 years and has been interested in the species for most of that time. He loves to photograph orchids and other flowers whenever he can and does so as often as possible. Ron has more […]
Doors open at 6:30pm for Show & Tell setup and conversations Carol Klonowski has been growing orchids since the 1980’s when a friend in Berkeley, California, gave her a cattleya and it bloomed out with three big, dark lavender flowers and an intoxicating fragrance. She built an entire greenhouse in her backyard to accommodate the […]
Napa Valley Orchid Society 29th Annual Show & Sale When: April 6 and April 7, 2024 Where: Napa Senior Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St, Napa CA 94559 Free Admission
Doors open at 6:30pm for Show & Tell setup and conversations Karen’s Bio: I have grown orchids for 37+ years and have been a member of the Napa Valley Orchid Society longer than anyone and I used to be the youngest member! I grow a variety of genera in my 16 ft. x 6 […]
The meeting is Mar. 14 at 7:15 pm PST, at the Concord Water District, 1331 Concord Ave, Concord 94521 Doors open at 6:30pm for Show & Tell setup and conversations This month our speakers will be a group of Members: Diane Bond will introduce orchids and five interesting genera. Eileen will talk about orchid culture. […]
The meeting is Feb. 8 at 7:15 pm PST, at the Concord Water District, 1331 Concord Ave, Concord 94521 Doors open at 6:30pm for Show & Sale setup and conversations That meeting will be held in person at our usual location and will be devoted to preparations for the Show. Blooming plants that you want […]
Dr. Mitch Schneider will be speaking on Cattleya breeding that he is doing at New Earth Orchids. The meeting will be a hybrid IN PERSON/ZOOM meeting but Mitch will be at the Water District with us. Please contact Diane Bond (bonddiane9@gmail.com) if you want the link for the ZOOM meeting. Dr. Mitch Schneider’s interest […]
Note: Early Start Time Due to Venue Availability SAVE THE DATE! The DVOS Holiday Potluck will be December 7, 2023 Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Set up begins at 6:00, Dinner at 7:00 • Members and spouses are invited • Potluck meal Please bring a dish for 8 people […]
Our November speaker is Kelly McKracken. The meeting will be a hybrid IN PERSON/ZOOM meeting. Kelly will be joining via Zoom. Please contact Diane Bond (bonddiane9@gmail.com) if you want the link for the ZOOM meeting. Growing under artificial lights Kelly is an expert at growing under light. She will share some of her knowledge […]
