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• NEW DATE FOR APRIL: Tues. Apr. 22nd REPOTTING

  • When
    22 Apr 2025
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    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    SOI 117 Swanton St Winchester

  For the upcoming April  monthly meeting, we will conduct a repotting workshop.  Bring in that orchid (you know the one!) that you’ve been putting off repotting or just don’t feel comfortable doing yourself. Does it need to be divided? We can help you figure that out too!  April is often a great time to repot your orchids and kick start their growth cycle for the coming summer.

  For the workshop, some of our more experienced members will help others with their repotting and dividing needs.  We will also have bark mix, sphagnum moss, and general repotting supplies to assist your repotting effort, but it would be helpful for you to bring your favorite repotting mix and a new pot for your plant. Please inspect your plant to make sure it is healthy and bug-free.

  *Please note the date change from April 1st or 8th to April 22nd. The SOI Hall's maintenance plans which have changed a few times, sorry for any confusion
  

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• Alan Koch ~ Gold Country Orchids

  • When
    13 May 2025
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    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    SOI 117 Swanton St Winchester

  Alan Koch owns and operates Gold Country Orchids where he specializes in miniature and compact Cattleya’s along with miniature species.  Alan started growing orchids in 1969 with 3 Cymbidiums given to him by an aunt.  While in college he became interested in other orchids and discovered many would grow outdoors in Southern California. He has moved five times as his orchid obsession has led to the need for more growing space.  With the last move, he purchased 10 acres of land in Lincoln, California for his 250,000 orchids.  He is recognized as an expert in the Brazilian Cattleya alliance and a trend setter in miniature compact and Cattleya breeding.  Alan has been published in the Orchid Digest, the American Orchid Society magazine, as well as many International Publications.  He has also been published in several proceedings of the World Orchid Conference.  He is an internationally known speaker.  He is a past member of the AOS Judging Committee, and the Research Committee, as well as an Emeritus Judge and is Training Coordinator for the California Sierra Nevada Judging Center.  Alan also served two terms on the Orchid Digest Executive Committee and 3 terms on the Board of Directors, as well as two terms as a Trustee for the AOS.  

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• Tim Culbertson - Oceanside Orchids

  • When
    10 Jun 2025
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    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    SOI ~ 117 Swanton St. Winchester

  
  

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• Annual BBQ ~ Date and place to confirmed

  • When
    28 Jun 2025
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    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    To be confirmed

  
  

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• Kristen Uthus ~ New World Orchids

  • When
    08 Jul 2025
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    SOI 117 Swanton Street

  
  

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• Bob Cleveland ~ Crossing Cattleyas/Hybrid Culture from flask to maturity

  • When
    12 Aug 2025
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    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    SOI 117 Swanton St. Winchester

  
  

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• Annual Auction

  • When
    09 Sep 2025
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    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    SOI 117 Swanton St Winchester

  
  

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• Nicholas Rust ~ RustyExotics Orchids

  • When
    14 Oct 2025
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    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    SOI 117 Swanton St. Winchester

  Nicholas Rust of RustyExotics Orchids

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• Thanh Nguyen - Springwater Orchids

  • When
    11 Nov 2025
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    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    SOI 117 Swanton St. Winchester

  
  

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• 2025 Annual Holiday Party

  • When
    09 Dec 2025
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    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    SOI 117 Swanton St. Winchester

  
  

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