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Consider Joining Us - We are a fun group of orchid enthusiasts!

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Membership in the Heart O' Texas Orchid Society is open to anyone interested in orchids. 
Joining our Society provides you the opportunity to:
  • see orchids from around the world 
  • learn how to grow these beautiful plants in your home, on a windowsill, or your own greenhouse
  • meet people from a wide range of backgrounds, but with a common interest in orchids. 

    Interests of our members vary widely.  Some grow "just for fun", while others grow one or two orchids and simply love looking at the wide array of plants.  Some study the botanical aspects of the more than 35,000 species.  Some are serious hybridizers, while others study the various trends of hybridization.  Others are both scholars of orchids and dedicated to improving the quality of cultivated orchids as American Orchid Society Judges.
Our monthly meetings are fun and exciting!  Most months, we have a different speaker or special  guest who provides all of us with valuable information on how to be successful orchid growers and hobbyists.  Meetings are typically held on the FIRST TUESDAY of every month at the Zilker Botanical Garden Center in Austin, Texas.  We hold a spring and fall plant auction and a spring and fall greenhouse tour, as well as summer and winter Pot Luck get together.  We currently hold a spring Orchid Show and fall  New Growers Seminar.  There are many opportunities to assist with these events and meet your fellow members.

As a member of the Heart O' Texas Orchid Society,  you are also a member of the
Southwest Regional Orchid Growers Association (SWROGA).  SWROGA consists of members of local orchid societies from seven states: Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico,  Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas.  You will receive news from the orchid societies in SWROGA News that is either e-mailed or sent out four times a year, your choice.



Monthly Meetings

When:   First Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Zilker Botanical Garden Center
               2220 Barton Springs Road
               Austin, TX 78746.
Format: Peruse the Show Table, brief announcements, refreshments, program, discuss show table and hold plant raffle.

Dues

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Annual dues are $30 per individual, $45 for two individuals at the same address or $15 for students with student ID.  Dues are prorated after January 31st for new members.   Our Treasurer, Monica Gaylord, may be contacted for further information at 512-892-1940 or by e-mail at mgaylord@austin.rr.com.  Dues may be mailed to :
Heart O' Texas Orchid Society
Monica Gaylord
5703 Oakclaire Dr.
Austin, TX 78735 

The Heart O' Texas Orchid is a member of the Austin Area Garden Council, The American Orchid Society (AOS) and the Orchid Digest.  Members are encouraged to join the American Orchid Society. The cost is $60 for a single year membership or $108 for two years.  A joint membership is $75 for one year and $138 for two years.  AOS Members receive a 10% discount on publications purchased through the AOS.  Membership also brings you a monthly edition of the beautiful and informative "Orchids" Magazine, which contains articles and advertisements of worldwide orchid dealers. 

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