Scheduled throughout the year, individual members may host an “open house” of their growing areas, which may be a greenhouse, screened porch, a room with grow light tables, pool enclosure or a backyard with a shade house. The methods of growing orchids in our area are as diverse as our members. In addition, a spring “pot-in” is held at a member’s greenhouse for new members who receive an orchid division and hands-on instruction on orchid potting. Orchid nurseries may also hold open houses along with an orchid sale. All of these events are excellent ways for members to share their ideas and methods for growing orchids in our area.
Next Greenhouse tour:
JTBA
Jacksonville Orchid Show - March 2012
Tallahassee Orchid Show - April 2012
Volusia Orchid Show - May 2012
Each of these shows will be AOS (American Orchid Society) judged.
An away show is any show put on by a neighboring orchid society where GOS puts up an orchid display.
Come along and help. It's lots of fun and a great way to get to know other Society members. And... you get to visit the vendors there selling orchids and supplies. Opportunities to participate at away shows will be announced during the meetings.
Coordinated by an experienced GOS member, a crew of volunteers pack up plants and display materials, drive them to the show venue, set up the display, register the plants and then enjoy an added bonus--an afternoon of seeing the show and shopping for orchids and supplies before heading home to Gainesville. Another crew of volunteers heads over on Sunday to take down the display and transport plants and materials back to a member’s home for pick up. Most away orchid shows are within easy driving distance.
Without participation by visiting orchid societies, our annual show displays would not be nearly so beautiful nor our show so much fun. Our members reciprocate by participating in out-of-town shows hosted by our affiliate societies.