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About
The Desert Valley Orchid Society (DVOS) exists as a group where orchid lovers can meet to share experiences, tips, and guidance about growing orchids. We are in the Phoenix, Arizona. Come join us.

Become a member here!

Our Google Event Calendar

Join our Facebook Group for discussions here.   


Meetings
We meet most months on the 3rd Thursday at:
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3641 N. 56th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018, on the NE corner of 56th St. and Indian School Rd.
6:00 PM to 6:45pm New Member welcome Q&A & Social
6:45 -8:30 P
M for guest speaker, blooming orchids and orchid raffle. 
Check the Speakers list below.

Visitors are always welcome.Our meetings are a lot of fun. We talk about how to grow plants, and have Q&A. We have a great plant table where members display their blooming plants. Plus, we also have a raffle where you can pick up some plants to take home. Many of our speakers bring plants to sell. S​peakers are a wealth of experience and information.  Please come join us!

2024 Schedule of Meetings

 

​           November 2  10 am to 3:00pm  Auction

            Madison Church, 6202 N 12th St, Phoenix

              Nov. 2nd AOS Orchid Judging event starts at 10am

           December  Christmas party - Members only

           January 16, 2025 David Edgley

              Jan AOS Orchid judging event starts at 2pm

           February  20 Jay Balchan

           March 20, 2025  Allen Black - Nodosa crosses

           April 17, 2025

           May 15, 2025  Tim Culbertson

              May AOS Orchid judging event starts at 2pm

            June 19, 2025  Club Program

            July  17, 2025   Club Program

            August 21, 2025 Club Program

           

Event location:

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Room 12

3641 N. 56th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018

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        Fill out our Digital Membership form or the printable form here.     

      We are affiliated with the Orchid Digest & the American Orchid Society

 

Shows and Special Events - Free

DVOS AOS Judged ORCHID SHOW is scheduled for:

April 5 & 6, 2025

Berridge Nurseries

4647 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018

Saturday 9AM-5PM

AOS Judging on Saturday at 10am

Sunday 10AM-4PM

View the 2024 Show Announcement on YouTube here!

The Tucson Orchid Society Show AOS judged show

"Fiesta de las Flores" is scheduled for:

March 1 & 2, 2025

Mesquite Valley Growers Nursery

8005 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85710

Tips For Beginners

If you are having difficulties with pests (mealy bug, aphids, scale or mites) on your plants try this homemade solution:

 

In one gallon of water mix:  1 pint of Isoprophy alcohol + 1 pint of Formula 409 + a few drops of dish soap.  Mix and spray.

 

 

​For more information about the Desert Valley Orchid Society - email DesertValleyOrchid@gmail.com

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