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 area and share expertise on how to grow orchids in a desert environment. If you are new to Phoenix or just interested in our club, you are welcome to attend a meeting as a guest.
We meet monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the
Escalante Community Center
at 2150 E Orange St, Tempe, AZ
from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Visitors are always welcome !!
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Visitors are always welcome
Our meetings are a lot of fun. 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 times our speakers bring plants to sell.
For beginners and advanced growers, you can bring in plants that you have questions about to see what you may do to improve their health or blooming. Questions are always welcome and the speakers are a wealth of experience and information. Please come join us !
Speakers
January 19, 2023 Dan Neuman Hanging Gardens
February 16, 2023 Kim Federsen, Fair Orchids -- Vandas
March 16, 2023 Ross Hella Deerwood Orchids
April 20, 2023 Art Chadwick Chadwick Orchids
May, 18, 2023 TJ Hartung, from the Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Mexico
June 15, July 20, August 17 In-house programs
September 21, 2023 Ramon de la Santos
October 19, 2023 Marc Hachedourian
November 16m 2923 Auction
December, 2023 Christmas party
January 18. 2024 Bill Bodei
February 15, 2024 Carol KLonowski
See us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/DesertValleyOrchidSociety/
Shows and Special Events
Our ORCHID SHOW is April 1-2, 2023 at
Berridge Nurseries
4647 E Camelback, Phoenix, AZ 85018.
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 10;00am-4:00 pm
Repotting and Care Demos at 12 & 2PM on Saturday and @ 2:00pm on Sunday
Free
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.