Monthly Meetings - First Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 pm - Zilker Botanical Gardens
Monthly meetings are held at Zilker Botanical Garden Center, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78746. Monthly meetings are meant to be fun, not burdened with business details. After brief announcements of coming events and refreshments, the program is given. Our society brings in nationally recognized speakers that are experts in their areas. Usually, the speaker will bring plants to sell. Society members bring orchid plants in bloom to display on the show table and these are commented on after the program. A plant raffle is held after the plant table commentary. We also have two orchid auctions and two greenhouse tours each year, giving you more opportunities to buy and learn about orchids. Refreshments are provided and visitors are always welcome! Do come join us!
Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's 41st Annual Show & Sale, "Orchid Heaven"
April 28th & 29th, 2012
This year we are very proud to present the 41st Annual Orchid Show here in Austin, TX. Orchids are Mother Nature at her best, so come join us and check out all the beautiful orchids that will be on display. There will also be hundreds of blooming orchids for sale, as well as helpful information for growing these beautiful plants from the local and national vendors. Need flowers for that special person in your life?
Orchids are becoming one of the most popular flowers in the U.S., so why not get an orchid this year for that special someone or special occasion? Admission to the event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
Zilker Botanical Gardens Center
2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78746
Show & Plant Sale : 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday.
For a complete schedule of events, or for more information, please contact: Geoffrey Frost, 1011 Strickland Drive. Austin, TX 78748-4847 (Telephone (512) 413-3199; e-mail geoffreylfrost@yahoo.com)
Orchids are becoming one of the most popular flowers in the U.S., so why not get an orchid this year for that special someone or special occasion? Admission to the event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
Zilker Botanical Gardens Center
2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78746
Show & Plant Sale : 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday.
For a complete schedule of events, or for more information, please contact: Geoffrey Frost, 1011 Strickland Drive. Austin, TX 78748-4847 (Telephone (512) 413-3199; e-mail geoffreylfrost@yahoo.com)
2012 Show Calendar
Announcing upcoming orchid show dates:
AOS/SWROGA show in Wichita KS April 25-29, 2012 www.kansasorchidsociety.com for registration
also International Phalaenopsis Alliance; Slipper Orchid Alliance; Pleurothallid Alliance
AOS show in Portland OR Nov 13-18, 2012 www.portlandorchidsociety.org
SWROGA fall 2012 show in Shreveport, LA time to be announced later.
AOS/SWROGA show in Wichita KS April 25-29, 2012 www.kansasorchidsociety.com for registration
also International Phalaenopsis Alliance; Slipper Orchid Alliance; Pleurothallid Alliance
AOS show in Portland OR Nov 13-18, 2012 www.portlandorchidsociety.org
SWROGA fall 2012 show in Shreveport, LA time to be announced later.
2011 Past Events Calendar
Alamo Orchid Society AOS/SWROGA Show - October 26-30, 2011 - San Antonio, TX
Orchid Fandango! Just a short drive down IH-35 our neighbor, Alamo Orchid Society, is hosting this fall's AOS/SWROGA Show and Sale. The host hotel is the Omni San Antonio, 9821 Colonnade Blvd., San Antonio, TX. Contact Wayne Marine @ 210-651-9263 or wmarine@earthlink.net for more information or visit their website for more details. Heart O' Texas Orchid Society is will be there so come show with us! Click here for registration information - Registration to participate ends October 1, 2011
Heart O' Texas Orchid Society New Grower's Seminar - October 22, 2011
Ever wonder what to do with that orchid plant after it's bloom is gone? Maybe it was a gift or maybe you were attracted to it's bloom when you bought it. Some instructions actually tell you to throw it out and buy another, but this is a waste when you realize that it will bloom again and again under the right conditions. Our New Grower's Seminar is a free Saturday event open to the public and designed to share and educate interested folks on the fun and ease of growing orchids! Join us from 10:00 am -1:00 pm! Pass the word and bring your friends!
Heart O' Texas Orchid Society Orchid Auction
Heart O' Texas Orchid Society Orchid Auction will be held at Zilker Botanical Gardens on Tuesday, October 4th at 7pm. This is a fundraiser for the society, and plants are donated by it's club members. It is open to members and the public. Come a little early and browse. It is a perfect event to get great deals on orchids and meet the growers. Bring cash and have fun bidding on orchids that grow well in Austin.
HO'TOS "Heart of Gold" 50th Anniversary Orchid Show & Sale - May 21 & 22, 2011
This year our 50th Anniversary Orchid Show and Sale, "Heart of Gold" was held at St. Edwards University Ragsdale Center, 3001 South Congress, Austin, Texas 78704 on May 21 & 22, 2011. Due to the success and attendance in recent years, our show had outgrown the Zilker Botanical Garden Space (sort of like our greenhouses that we thought were plenty big enough when we started). Entry to the show was $3 single, $5 couple and children 12 and under - free. Parking was also free.
As the society celebrates its 50th Anniversary, we were especially excited to have two esteemed speakers. Ron McHatton, from the American Orchid Society, presented "Orchids 101:for beginner to advanced grower" on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and Tom Mirenda, Smithsonian Orchid Collection Specialist presented " The Mysteries of Orchid Pollination" on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. These speaker sessions were free and open to the public. Show entrance was not required and the feedback from attendees was very positive.
On Friday evening the orchid plant entries were judged by AOS accredited judges and trophies and ribbons were awarded. On Saturday and Sunday, visitors perused the winning selections and fabulous exhibits for themselves and many purchased new orchids for their collections, or in some cases, purchased their first Orchid. Sincere thanks go out to all who planned, manned and attended for making this event a spectacular one. It was a great anniversary party!
Check out the photo gallery!
As the society celebrates its 50th Anniversary, we were especially excited to have two esteemed speakers. Ron McHatton, from the American Orchid Society, presented "Orchids 101:for beginner to advanced grower" on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and Tom Mirenda, Smithsonian Orchid Collection Specialist presented " The Mysteries of Orchid Pollination" on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. These speaker sessions were free and open to the public. Show entrance was not required and the feedback from attendees was very positive.
On Friday evening the orchid plant entries were judged by AOS accredited judges and trophies and ribbons were awarded. On Saturday and Sunday, visitors perused the winning selections and fabulous exhibits for themselves and many purchased new orchids for their collections, or in some cases, purchased their first Orchid. Sincere thanks go out to all who planned, manned and attended for making this event a spectacular one. It was a great anniversary party!
Check out the photo gallery!
"Orchids 'a la Louisienne" April 27- May 1, 2011
- April 27- May 1, 2011 "Orchids 'a la Louisienne" International Orchid Show sponsored by the Shreveport Orchid Society. For more information see their website: http://www.shreveportorchidsociety.com/aos-show.html
Heart O' Texas Orchid Society Spring Greenhouse Tour - April 16, 2011
This event is open to members and their guests. This year we visited 5 greenhouses from North Austin to Dripping Springs and had an absolutely gorgeous day for the event. Members and their guests met at the first location and spent about 45 minutes at each location, with the owners of each one sharing their experience and decision process for the choices made. Lunch in Wimberly following the event gave us more time to chat and talk about what we all learned and loved about what we saw. See a Photographic Journey of the day.
Southwest Regional Orchid Growers Association Show - April 1-3, 2011, Baton Rouge, LA
This year's 100th SWROGA spring orchid show was hosted by the Baton Rouge Orchid Society in Baton Rouge, LA.