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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The Kentucky Orchid Society entered a display at the MVOS Show on February 14-16, 2020. Seven KOS members sent 25 plants to Dayton for entry in the KOS display and there were 13 ribbons awarded to these plants! Gloria Teague and Pam LaRocco set up the lovely display that you see below. The following ribbons…
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The Kentucky Orchid Society lost a long term member and a great lover of orchids in January. Here you will find her obituary from the Courier Journal and some comments from members who knew Mary personally. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to her family and friends The KOS made a contribution to the American Orchid…
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Watering Your Orchid by Anne-Marie Blanquaert-Bruyninckx
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The US Postal Service announced a new “forever stamp” to be issued on February 21, 2020. Be the first to celebrate our native wild orchids on all your mailings! Wild Orchids Forever StampsFebruary 21 | Coral Gables, FL | PSA booklet of 20, PSA coils of 3,000 and 10,000Click to see 10 different images.Flowers in general are…
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On November 10, 2019 the Kentucky Orchid Society presented “Introduction to Growing Orchids” at the new Graeser Family Education Center. The program was open to the public and provided attendees information on the culture requirements for four of the orchid genera that can be easily grown in the home environment: phalaenopsis, oncidium, cattleya and paphiopedilum.…
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