MARCH 2010 ORICHID EVENTS

March Orchid Events


March 6th and 7th Grand Opening of June's Orchid Estate 11901 Fort King Hwy. Thonotosassa, FL 33592 www.junesorchidestate.com

March 12-14 Fairchild International Orchid Festival 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables contact mvalent@fairchildgarden.org

March 20th AOS Judging at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden contact Jill Sidran cbsidran@bellsouth.net

March 19-21 Naples Orchid Society Show 5200 Crayton Rd. Naples contact fginocchio@comcast.net

March 19-21 U. of Florida Orchid Short Course Gainesville Contact: Wagner Vendrame vendrame@ufl.edu

Redland Professional Orchid Growers Short Course and Open House
March 26-28, 2010 Friday through Sunday 9AM to 5PM
Raffles, Sale and Classes
Free Raffle for four exciting ORCHID COLLECTIONS will be won on Sunday, March 28th by four lucky winners. To be eligible, you must have your entry coupon stamped by at least 3 of these amazing growers. No purchase necessary. One entry per individual. The drawing will take place after 5pm closing on March 28th - winners will be notified by phone.

Class Schedule

Friday
10:30 AM Introduction to Orchid Growing @Motes Orchids

1:00 PM Phalaenopsis Culture @Carib Plants

3:00 PM All Four Nurseries available for questions: Bring a Sample!

Saturday
10:30 AM Demystifying Tolumnias @Whimsy Orchids

1:00 PM Repotting Orchids @Soroa Orchids

3:00 PM Identification & Treatment of Orchid Pests & Diseases @Carib Plants

Sunday
10:30 AM Repotting Orchids @Soroa Orchids

1:00 PM ABCs of Growing Cattleyas @Whimsy Orchids

3:00 PM Growing Vandas @Motes Orchids

Nursery Locations

Carib Plants 26505 SW 203 Ave Homestead, FL 33031 305-245-5565

Motes Orchids 25000 S.W. 162 Ave Redland, FL 33031 305-247-4398

Soroa Orchids 25750 S.W. 177 Ave Homestead, FL 33031 305-247-2566

Whimsy Orchids 18755 S.W. 248 St. Homestead, FL 33031 305-242-1333

Motes Orchids is located at 25000 SW 162 Ave, that's just south of Coconut Palm Drive (248 St) and SW 162 Ave. Motes Orchids is 2 1/2 miles due east of the Redland Fruit and Spice Park in the heart of the Redland tropical agricultural district.
Take Turnpike south to US 1 at exit 12, continue south on US 1 to 248St, then right (west) on 248 St to 162 Ave then left (south) one block to Motes Orchids.