Time: 2:30 PM
Location: First Baptist Church Sanctuary (map), 300 Willits St, Birmingham, MI 48009

General meeting & program, including a member show table of plants currently in bloom, raffle table and light refreshments. Meeting is free and open to the public. Parking behind the church is free.

Special Topic: Beginning with Orchids, with Bill Overton
Bill Overton is an American Orchid Society orchid judge with 50 years of experience growing orchids. Bill moved to Michigan after growing orchids in hot and sunny Florida. He currently grows his mixed collection of orchids under lights. Bill will discuss orchid culture and there will be plenty of his tips and tricks during his talk that will interest beginner and experienced hobbyists alike.

The April education meeting is an open forum for your questions. Questions about growing orchids outside during the summer, treating insect pests, repotting, growing orchids in windowsills and general culture are all fair game. The program starts at 1:30 p.m. prior to our general meeting. - Kathy Mykolajenko, MOS Education Chairperson

Time: 2:30 PM
Location: First Baptist Church Sanctuary (map), 300 Willits St, Birmingham, MI 48009

General meeting & program, including a member show table of plants currently in bloom, raffle table and light refreshments. Meeting is free and open to the public. Parking behind the church is free.

Special topic: Round Table Demonstrations
We will be holding round table demonstrations at this meeting. Members pick a table and after 30 minutes, move to the next table for that table’s demonstration. Randi Yaffa will demonstrate potting orchids in self-watering pots. Kathy Mykolajenko will discuss bugs, slugs, rots and spots. You can stay at a table if you feel that you need to after the 30 minute signal to move.

There will also be a swap and sale. Bring any plants, supplies or books that you want to trade or sell. Buyers this is cash only.

3 larger Heisey Orchid Etched Glass pieces - still available
Estimated value ~$100/each (they stopped making these ~1950s) were given to us by 2 of our members to sell to support the society. If you’re interested in these, they are $75.00 a piece or all 3 for $200, please contact Denice at dblednd@gmail.com

Set of vintage Paden City Pottery
‘Modern Orchid’ dishes available
(missing one coffee cup)
Estimated value over $400, asking $200, please contact Denice at dblednd@gmail.com