Massachusetts Orchid Society - MOS

✨ Tuesday, July 14th is our monthly meeting about Aussie orchids!
Bring your blooming plants for our show table 🌸

Meetings are open to all - nonmembers too!
📄 Topic: Australian Dendrobiums: Beauties From Down Under
👤 Speaker: Kristen Uthus (New World Orchids)
📆 Date: July 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Sons of Italy - 117 Swanton Street, Wi******er, MA

ABOUT:

Dr. Kristen Uthus studied both plant and animal ecology and evolution at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and the Ohio State University (OSU). She then taught biology and ecology at several colleges including VCU, OSU, University of Michigan, and Eastern Michigan University.

The daughter of a plant fanatic, Kristen has been growing orchids for over 20 years, and in 2014 she fulfilled her dream of making orchids a full-time commitment by purchasing NWO.

Although she enjoys growing many varieties of orchids and other plants, miniatures remain her passion—the weirder the better. New World Orchids specializes in Japanese species including Neofinetia falcata, Dendrobium moniliforme, and Sederia japonica, but her miniature selection includes many other small species including Pleurothallids, Bulbophyllums, and Angraecums.

Although never entirely up to date, you can check out some of NWO’s offerings at www.newworldorchids.com.

Kristen lives in Manchester, MI, about an hour west of Detroit. She is supported in her orchid pursuits by her husband, Dr. Kevin Wehrly, and her two sons, Henry and Gus.

Kristen says..."Dendrobium is my favorite genus, and the Australian dens are my favorites of the bunch. They are big and small, warm to cool, diverse in form and flower, and no matter where you live in the US, you can grow these wonderful plants. You’re going to fall in love".

PRE-ORDERS:
Kristen is offering a 10% discount on pre-orders delivered to the meeting. Order from the website newworldorchids.com and pay at meeting. Order cut-off date is July 4th.

✨ Floral whimsy from our May monthly meeting! ✨
Thank you to for bringing your lovely orchids for our show table.

Come to our next meeting on Tuesday June 9!

Congrats to our 𝑷𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆'𝒔 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓!

🪴𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐃: Lc. Parkridge ‘Thornridge’
👤𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫: Minnie D.


Minnie gave us a little history about her orchid:

“I got it 5 years ago at our MOS auction. It was such a big plant then, so two years ago Mike helped me divide it into 3 plants using his own bark culture mix. I give it a time release orchid fertilizer every 4 months (or when I remember) and water with tap water generally once a week, or when I notice that it is dry.

I took it outside for the whole summer last year, but the rest of the year it sat on the landing of my stairs facing an east window, where it’s exposed to the sun from morning to mid-day. Last year it did not bloom at all, and I honestly have no idea why it did so well this year!”

✨ Next Tuesday, June 9th is our monthly meeting about growing orchids in your home!

Bring your blooming plants for our show table 🌸
Meetings are open to all - nonmembers too!

📄 Topic: Growing Orchids in the Home
👤 Speaker: Cordelia Head (J&L Orchids)
📆 Date: June 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Sons of Italy - 117 Swanton Street, Wi******er, MA

ABOUT:

J&L Orchids began as the culmination of the lifelong hobby of Janet & Lee Khun in 1969. The two of them, chemists, had spent their vacations traveling the world and by then they decided to use it to fund their expanding orchid collection and travels. By selling the seedling and hybrids from the plants they collected, they were able to travel to more remote areas and hire helpers to care for the greenhouses full of orchids.

By 2014, though, they began to wind down and put the business for sale. Over the next few years, they started to sell off some of their plants, until the start of 2017, where the Carreno family discovered the nursery and dedicated itself with Cordelia Head to restoring the collection and promote the collective effort in conserving species that would otherwise be lost and forgotten in our rapidly-changing world.Growing Orchids in the Home

Cordelia says that "this covers all the needs and problems of growing in the home (or greenhouse). I talk from all my years of experience with tips and tricks of the trade. Both experienced and new growers will find it informative and helpful."

*** PREORDERS ***

Use coupon code: MOSJunetalk to Save 10% off each item. Valid for orders received until the morning of Monday June 8th 2026, though earlier orders are encouraged to secure plants and for better selection.

Choose Pick Up in person, and no shipping costs will be charged. Orders can be paid through the website or at the meeting.

You can also email us if you are looking for a plant that shows Unavailable, or have a Wish-list to: [email protected]

See you next Tuesday!

💚 You don't want to miss these upcoming orchid events! 🩷

✨ Calling all Vanda fans! Next Tuesday, May 12th is our monthly meeting on Mini Vandas!

Bring your blooming plants for our show table 🌸
Meetings are open to all - nonmembers too!

📄 Topic: Mini Vandaceous Species and Hybrids for the Home Grower
👤 Speaker: Alan Koch (Gold Country Orchids)
📆 Date: May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Sons of Italy - 117 Swanton Street, Wi******er, MA

ABOUT:
Alan Koch owns and operates Gold Country Orchids where he specializes in miniature and compact Cattleya’s along with miniature species. Alan started growing orchids in 1969 with 3 Cymbidiums given to him by an aunt.

While in college he became interested in other orchids and discovered many would grow outdoors in Southern California. He has moved five times as his orchid obsession has led to the need for more growing space. With the last move, he purchased 10 acres of land in Lincoln, California for his 250,000 orchids. He is recognized as an expert in the Brazilian Cattleya alliance and a trend setter in miniature compact and Cattleya breeding.

Alan has been published in the Orchid Digest, the American Orchid Society magazine, as well as many International Publications. He has also been published in several proceedings of the World Orchid Conference. He is an internationally known speaker.

He is a past member of the AOS Judging Committee, and the Research Committee, as well as an Emeritus Judge and is Training Coordinator for the California Sierra Nevada Judging Center. Alan also served two terms on the Orchid Digest Executive Committee and 3 terms on the Board of Directors, as well as two terms as a Trustee for the AOS.

May the 4th be with you!

✨ Flower power from our April monthly meeting! ✨
Thank you to for bringing your lovely orchids for our show table.

Come to our next meeting on Tuesday May 12!

Congrats to our 𝑷𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆'𝒔 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓!
🪴𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐃: Clo. Dragon's Treasure 'Gilberto' AM/AOS
👤𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫: Anne P.

Join us at our April meeting next Tuesday with Beth Davis (Waldor Orchids)!

Beth Davis from Waldor Orchids will be traveling to New Hampshire and Massachusetts to speak to local orchid societies, and she will be bringing plants for sale along the way.

10% off all supplies
(Excludes plants)
No shipping for your pre-order

If you would like to place a supply order for pickup at one of these meetings, visit www.waldor.com to view available supplies.

Important:
Orders must be placed by 12:00 PM on April 9, 2026.

You must be present at one of the meetings below to pick up your order. These orders cannot be shipped.

If you have any questions, or if you are looking for something not listed on the website, contact Beth directly at [email protected].

10% off only valid on Pre-order supplies

We look forward to seeing you there!

✨ Cattleya lovers, don't miss out! Tuesday, April 14th is our monthly meeting on the Cattleya alliance!

Bring your blooming plants for our show table 🌸
Meetings are open to all - nonmembers too!

📄 Topic: The Allure of the Cattleya Alliance
👤 Speaker: Beth Davis (Waldor Orchids)
📆 Date: April 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Sons of Italy - 117 Swanton Street, Wi******er, MA

ABOUT:
Beth is a third-generation orchid grower from Waldor Orchids located in Linwood, NJ. Waldor is a family-owned business and has been that way since 1925. She has worked at the greenhouses for over 25 years, doing many different jobs.

She enjoys being in the greenhouses, repotting, and taking care of the plants. Beth has a growing collection of her own, most are either species or the more unusual types of orchids. She is an American Orchid Society-accredited judge. Along with her love of orchids, she does freelance floral design and loves to garden.

The Cattleya alliance is a cherished genus of many Orchid growers. The originality of each group is shown in a visual presentation. Beth will break down the Cattleya Alliance into nine groups to highlight their physical characteristics, cultural requirements, and breeding influences.

Beth will bring plants and some supplies for sale, and also take pre-orders for plants or supplies.

Check their website https://www.waldor.com for what is available, and send your pre-order request directly to Beth at [email protected]. You will get 10% off supplies. Plants are full price.