We are a group of orchid enthusiasts who enjoy learning more about the care and culture of orchids. Here, you can find information about the society and upcoming events, pictures of our lovely orchids, presentations by orchid experts, and information about upcoming events and meetings. If you’d like to join the society, fill out this…
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A gallery of our members’ very own orchids.
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Check out what the society has planned for our next meeting
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April 2020 Newsletter
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by Pam LaRocco
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Presented by Michael Hinshaw to the Kentucky Orchid Society March 9, 2020 Michael Hinshaw is a retired Research Chemist who has been growing orchids for more than 40 years. During those years he had the good fortune of receiving about 30 AOS awards, of which about half have been for Phalaenopsis. He has a small…
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Since the Covid-19 pandemic has eliminated our April monthly meeting, members have generously shared photos of their blooming orchids so we could present a “virtual” Show and Tell. Enjoy! Anne-Marie Blancquaret-Bruyninckx Bulbo. bicolor (4) The numerals at the end of each entry represent the number of points each plant was awarded, based upon the category…
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By Anne-Marie Blancquaert (Feb. 2020) My search for the right mounting skeleton, one that would not deteriorate quickly, that would be easy to use, economical, versatile; started when I acquired a Vandachostylis at the Cincinnati Fall Orchid show last year. (Fig. 1) At the time I had no idea what this black plastic mesh was.…
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On February 28 to March 1, 2020, the Kentucky Orchid Society staffed a booth at the Home and Garden Show from which we sold orchids, potting material, books and pots. For three full days, we educated a large number of visitors about the wonder of orchids by one on one discussion, formal presentations and small…
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The last weekend in February was a very busy time for the Kentucky Orchid Society. Not only did we staff a booth at the Home and Garden Show, but we also set up a display in the GCOS. Gloria Teague and Carla Cates designed a beautiful display which contained 16 plants from seven KOS members.…
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