NEAOS at the HODOS Orchid Show in Huntsville,AL

For several years, the Northeast Alabama Orchid Society has been able to participate in the Heart of Dixie Orchid Society (HODOS) orchid show in Huntsville, AL.  This is always a wonderful show with great exhibits from orchid societies and orchid vendors from all over the South and beyond.  Above are two pics of the NEAOS 25ft orchid exhibit.  We were pleased that the judges gave it a blue ribbon.   The exhibit orchids, all owned by Becky and Junior Coxwell, received a blue ribbon , two red ribbons, and four yellow ribbons.  The orchids in this display were all multifloral phalaenopsis orchids.   This was also a historic orchid show in that Huntsville native and HODOS member Deb Delmas( picture 3) put in an educational exhibit on Neofinitia orchids that so impressed the AOS judges that it was given a provisional FCC award of 92 points!  The highest points awarded educational exhibit in the history of the American Orchid Society.

Speaker for April 29th Geraldine Powell

Hey Everyone! 
Just a reminder that we changed our regular meeting from April 8th to April 29th.  We also have a great guest speaker.  Geraldine Powell of The Orchid Gallery from Chattanooga, Tenn will be giving a program on Miltoniopsis ( or Pansy ) Orchids.  She will be bringing all kinds of orchids for sale, so please come visit, learn, and maybe grab an orchid for your Mom, or just yourself.  Hope to see you all there!
Glenn

NEAOS FEBRUARY MEETING

The Northeast Alabama Orchid Society will be having their February 13th meeting at 2:15 pm in the auditorium of the Berman Museum of Fine Art in Anniston, Alabama. Please note that we will not be meeting at our usual venue of the Anniston Museum of Natural History for the next 3 months as they prepare for a major exhibit--"CHOCOLATE". Please feel free visit, ask questions how to grow, or just bring in your orchid to be assessed by the experts to help you keep your orchid alive, well, and flowering.

Repotting a Huge Orchid

Thought everyone should see how the Brooklyn Botanical Garden handles an amazing orchid that has grown to an amazing size and weight.

http://www.bbg.org/news/repotting_orchid_video/

Northeast Alabama Orchid Society March 14th meeting

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Northeast Alabama Orchid Society had its March 14th meeting at the Anniston Museum of Natural History. We had a great turnout of members. Three of our members (Judy Doyle,Becky and Junior Coxwell, and Glenn Bryant) brought orchid plants for our raffle. We raised $56.00 !! Our program was presented by our Pres. Glenn Bryant. A two part program; the first was a slide presentation of the orchids of the Philadelphia International Flower Show,and the second part was the official PIFS video of all of the displays seen at the show. Our sales table plants were provided by Becky and Junior Coxwell who brought many of their own orchid hybrids they crossed themselves and hybrids from some of the best Phalaenopsis orchid hybidizers in the country. I hope that everyone will come to our next meeting on April 11th,2010. We are also have a Facebook fan page that is loaded with more information. Please click on the highlighted Northeast Alabama Orchid Society above or go to Facebook and type the word "orchids" in the search box and you will find us!

1. Junior and Becky Coxwell, 2.Becky Coxwell, Sue Bhatacharyia, Judy Doyle, and Junior Coxwell by sales table.

NORITO HASEGAWA SPEAKS AT THE NORTHEAST ALABAMA ORCHID SOCIETY!

The Northeast Alabama Orchid Society is honored to host speaker NORITO HASEGAWA of "Paphantics Unlimited", located in Orange, CA.

Norito Hasegawa is a highly respected, sought after orchid lecturer not only in the US, but internationally as well. This will be a wonderful chance to learn more about paphiopedilum orchids and to acquire a Hasegawa orchid cross as well.

His program: "WHATS NEW IN PAPHIOPEDILUMS", will be presented at the Anniston Museum of Natural History on Sept. 13 at 2:oo pm.

Over 30 years ago, Norito became a judge in both the Cymbidium Society of America and the American Orchid Society. His interest lies mainly in the hybridization of all Paphiopedilums and also the propagation of the Paphiopedilum species. He is a member of the Cymbidium Society of America and the American Orchid Society and numerous local societies in Southern California.

Several of Hasegawa's hybrid/specie plants from Paphanatics Unlimited will be available for sale. Visit Paphanatics Unlimited to view a flask list or to inquire on the availability of a specific orchid. We hope that you will attend this event.

Location and Directions

The Anniston Museum of Natural History is located in Lagard park at the junction of Hwy 431 and 21. From Interstate 20, take exit 185 , go 7 miles north on Hwy 21 (towards Jacksonville). Turn right on Museum Drive and follow signs to the museum. Parking is free.
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2008 ORCHID SHOW & SALE

The Northeast Alabama Orchid Society announces its 2008 Orchid Show & Sale.

April 26-27, 2008
Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Sunday 1-5 pm

At the Anniston Museum of Natural History


Come see hundreds of orchids beautifully displayed, learn about orchids and get growing tips from the pros, and buy a plant from regional vendors to enjoy at home!