president's message

May 2025

Dear OSSC Members,

I hope you are well! This month we will be hosting Donna Ballard to hear her talk on Dendrobium phalaenopsis (a species whose name confuses many orchidists, new and experienced alike!). This orchid species has many lovely varietals and hybrids that are hardy, easy to flower and do well as houseplants. Donna is an accredited AOS judge, society member and is a highly skilled grower with lots of expertise. I always learn something from her on how to improve my culture and I am sure you will as well. Our opportunity table will include many dendrobiums of this type as blooming sized plants from Hawaii. Don’t miss out!

Additionally, this month is a very important time for our orchid society as we prepare for our annual auction in June. This fund raiser ensures that our operation can continue to bring great speakers like Donna and is a vital part of our organization. Please consider signing up to volunteer or putting aside any divisions or plants you can part with as donations for our fund raiser. Your donations of time and plants make this possible and are very much appreciated! I look forward to seeing you all at the next meeting! Happy growing!

James