July 2024 Newsletter

Happy 4th of July!

We had another great turnout for our June meeting. Unfortunately our speaker, Russ Vernon, had to reschedule at the last minute. Be looking for Russ in September. So, WNCOS member and accredited AOS Judge, Bob Hydzik, stepped up and delivered a very well received program on American Orchid Society Judging. Thank you, Bob!

I’m excited to announce the return of Stephen Benjamin as our guest speaker for July. Stephen plans to hold a hands-on workshop on how to mount your orchids. He will supply each WNCOS members in attendance with all the mounting material needed. WNCOS will be supplying each member with an orchid from Carter and Holmes to mount under Stephen’s guidance. Everyone will go home with their newly mounted orchid, courtesy of Stephen and WNCOS. Stephen will also have plenty of orchids for sale.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the Asheville Visitor Center on July 14th.  The meeting starts at 2:00pm, but come early to shop and socialize—and don’t forget your Show-and-Tell plants!!