Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society
Orchid Show: Orchid Show and Sale January 9, 10, & 11, 2026
Dr. Hackney is Emeritus Professor of Biology and the former Director of Coastal Biology at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. Previously he was Professor of Biology and Marine Biology at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. Courtney began growing orchids in the Florida Keys in 1962, while working for a small orchid nursery. …
An Overnight Bus Ramble! Join Us for a Fun-Filled Orchid Adventure! The Ramble Coach fare is $160 per person Bus Payment Please reserve your hotel room lodging as soon as you can or by April 1st at the latest Please let us know if you would like to share a room to defray costs. We will …
Scott's love for orchids started in 1993 when he transferred to Florida from New York and met his wife Donna who already had the orchid bug Although a lot of information about growing orchids was gleaned from many sources, trial and error proved the best and most effective lessons. In 2015 Scott made the switch …
Developing an Orchid Collection. A practical guide to building a collection based on personal preferences, culture and microclimate knowledge Dr. Kojš will reveal his secrets for curating a personalized orchid collection tailored to South Florida's unique environment. Recently honored as an accredited AOS judge and boasting over 60 awards from the American Orchid Society, he …
Auction Rules and Etiquette Our annual auction will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 13. This fun night happens just once a year. This is our nonprofit society’s annual fundraiser, so get ready to bid on hundreds of interesting, hard-to-find orchids. We will offer blooming plants from your favorite growers and member donations. Money raised helps …
Judy has always been an enthusiastic plant aficionado and stumbled across her first orchid show more than thirty years ago while seeking a warm indoor respite during a particularly cold, snowy winter day in Northeast Ohio. As a long time Master Gardener, both in Ohio and Florida as well as a Senior Judge with the …
