Upcoming Events and News
May 6, 2012
Orchid and Plant Auction
May 6, 2012
Viewing a 1:30
Auction starts at 2:00
Free: Admission, Refreshments, and Culture Sheets
This is your chance to get orchids you have always wanted and maybe some you didn’t know you wanted. Many beautiful plants will be coming in from three famous growers that provide lovely plants that are either blooming size or will be blooming at the auction.
A variety of plants has been ordered and also some plants will be provided by members who have divisions of some of their best plants that will be in the auction.
We hope many will be in bloom at the auction but cannot guarantee that all will be blooming.
Bring your friends, enemies, neighbors, and anyone that might be interested in growing these beauties in their home or give as gifts for Mother’s Day which will be the following week. Join us for a fun afternoon and get your new favorite orchid to take home and admire.
Come early and see the plants that will be in the auction. The auction will start at 2 p.m and will not run late since we have a smaller number of plants than usual to sell. Bring your cash or check books and enjoy the fun. Don’t forget to bring friends or others.
Register and preview at 1:30 p.m. Auction will start at 2 p.m. There will be no Showcase this meeting.
The Hermitage
1600 Westwood Avenue
Richmond, VA. 23227
Sponsored by Richmond Orchid Alliance
roa4u@richmondorchidalliance.org
For more information 804-651-6386
Richmond Orchid Alliance
The Richmond Orchid Alliance provides seasoned and knowledgeable leadership eager to share an alternative approach to learning everything about orchids in the Greater Richmond Area.
ROA provides down-to-earth knowledge for the out-of-this-world flower ~ the orchid.
Founders of ROA collectively represent decades of orchid growing and showing experience! The main objective of the Richmond Orchid Alliance is to promote the cultivation and appreciation of orchids.
Our programs are structured to advance knowledge in all areas of orchid growing for beginners to advanced growers. Come join us for featured speakers and programs emphasizing the culture of orchids with informal question and answer segments and educational critique of showcased member plants.
2012 ROA Programs
January 8 – Insect Identification and Integrated Pest Management
February 12 – June Pierson, Orchid Photography
March 11- Charles Wilkins, Orchid Culture
April 1 – Keith Davis, Tips for Better Growing & Happier Orchids
May 6 – Plant Auction
June 10 – Clark Riley, Cinderella's Slippers Found! The Cypripediums and Selenipediums.
July- No Meeting
August 12 - Social
September 9 – Allen Black, Home Orchid Sex! Orchid Breeding 101…From Pollination To Flowering
October 14 – Hal Horwitz, North American Orchids
November 11- Social & mini program
December - No Meeting