Shows and Lectures
Calendar of Upcoming Events

San Francisco Flower and Garden show - March 21th to 25th, 2007 Back by popular dimand, Debra will be speaking at two of the seminars this year. www.gardenshow.com

• Friday, March 23 at 12:00 pm on the DIY stage
  Growing Orchids in the Garden - Tips and Techniques for Orchid Success The bay area is an ideal climate for growing certain types of orchids year round! Discover the beauty of orchids in your garden setting with this seminar that covers all the best varieties and the tips you need to grow them successfully.


• Saturday, March 24 at 4:45 pm on the DIY stage
  Ten Rules for Basic Orchid Care - Getting started on Beautiful Orchids Have you often admired orchids but assumed they would be difficult to keep? Or have you received a beautiful blooming orchid, but could never get it to bloom again? Find out everything you need to know to successfully keep orchids, from proper potting, watering, light conditions, fertilizing and much more. Plus an invaluable handout will be provided. If you are already an orchid liver, or are simply interested in learning about orchics, don't miss the wonderful seminar!

San Francisco Orchid Society Skill Session 7 pm, April 3rd, 2007 I will give a potting presentation designed especially for those fairly new to orchid growing. I’ll share tips and techniques I've learned from many years of repotting orchids, to help you make sure your plants get a good start on new roots this spring. Bring your questions. Hall of Flowers at Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way.

Sacramento Orchid Society Show and Sale April 21th and 22nd, 2007 10:00am to 4:00pm Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H street, admission $5.

Saint Helena Farmer's Market Starting Friday May 4th through the end of October. This is my 7th year providing quality orchids at the Farmer's market. Stop by for a chat or to ask questions about orchids.

Carmel Orchid Society Mayfaire May 5th and 6th I will be bringing my plants for sale, hand selected to thrive in the local conditions. American Tin Cannery,125 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, across from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Contact: Ida Hale (831) 646-8724.

Diablo View Orchid Society Meeting- Thursday, June 14, 2007, 7:30 pm In this area your orchids will do better outside in the summer than inside. Tips on how to introduce them to the outside - when and how to do it.