October Next Meeting: Friday October 9, 2026. 6:30 setup. Meeting starts at 7:00.
Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
October Program: Experienced orchid grower and hybridizer Tim Culbertson will present "Masdevallias You Can Actually Grow".
Many Masdevallia species need cool conditions to bloom, making windowsill growing a challenge. Drawing on his experience growing orchids in Southern California and testing warm-tolerant hybrids, Culbertson will discuss options better suited to warmer conditions.
Meetings:
Meetings are held the second Friday of every month at the Live Oak Grange Hall, 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
Guests are welcome to attend.
Meetings include:
A speaker presentation or panel discussion by an orchid expert(s)
A show & tell table of blooming plants brought in by members who gladly share information on how they grow them.
Chance to win an orchid from the opportunity table.
Light refreshments.