December 2018 Newsletter
December 1, 2018
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Category: Orchid news
KOS Participated in Fundraiser for the Louisville Orchestra!
November 22, 2018
Kentucky Orchid Society members recently had an opportunity to show off their orchids at a fundraising event given by the Association for the Louisville Orchestra. The a la Carte event was held on November 18 at the home of the Lee Zimmermans in partnership with Early Times/Suntory. Our participation was facilitated by one our newest … More KOS Participated in Fundraiser for the Louisville Orchestra!
Congratulations Stephen Benjamin!
November 10, 2018
The Kentucky Orchid Society is delighted to congratulate member Stephen Benjamin on the AOS award recently received by a one of his plants. This beauty was recently given an Award of Merit by the American Orchid Society at the Cincinnatti Judging Center: Name : Rhyncholaeliocattleya Duh’s Wisdom Clonal name: ‘OK’ Award: AM (Award of Merit) … More Congratulations Stephen Benjamin!
KOS at the 23 rd Locust Grove Gardener’s Fair
May 13, 2018
On May 11-13, the Kentucky Orchid Society participated for the first time in the annual Locust Grove event. Thanks to multiple members who participated in assembling and staffing our booth, the event was a success for KOS! The orchids were beautiful, the camaraderie enjoyable, and the crowd was enthused about our flowers. The funds accrued … More KOS at the 23 rd Locust Grove Gardener’s Fair
Researchers discover oldest orchid specimen on record
May 7, 2017
I am submitting this post as a news item that might interest orchid lovers! from KOS member Jan Smith
Orchid’s aroma shuts down Smithsonian greenhouse
May 7, 2017
The Smithsonian Magazine has published an article on an orchid! It’s not an orchid any of us is likely to have. Or want. But, it’s great our national museum’ magazine saw fit to publicize an orchid at the museum. From KOS member John Wolford
‘Demon Orchid’ Has a ‘Devil Head’ and Claw-Like Petals
November 1, 2016
Check out this new orchid species, Telipogon diabolicus. Source: ‘Demon Orchid’ Has a ‘Devil Head’ and Claw-Like Petals Shared by Sal Locasio
