South Florida Orchid Society

Dear Members and Friends

This is a friendly reminder that our SFOS Annual Holiday Party is almost here, and we truly hope you’ll join us!

Location: Montgomery Botanical Center 11901 Old Cutler Rd

Coral Gables, FL 33156

Date and Time: Wednesday, December 17th 4:30pm – 10pm

We have a wonderful evening planned, featuring an Italian Feast for dinner, great company, and the gorgeous atmosphere of the Montgomery Botanical Center. If you haven’t visited recently, Montgomery is one of Miami’s hidden treasures, lush, peaceful, and filled with rare palms, cycads, and beautiful open spaces. It’s the perfect backdrop for celebrating the season with friends who share a love for orchids and nature.

The cost for the evening is $35 per person, and as a special thank-you for your membership, every SFOS member will also receive a free orchid to take home.

We want this to be a warm, memorable night that reflects everything our Society stands for, community, beauty, and a shared passion for growing.

If you are planning to attend, please email jamesfurst@gmail.com

Warmly, James Furst, President

South Florida Orchid Society

AOS President, Cheryl Erins

“A New Home for the Little Guys”

Vertical Terrariums

Cheryl Erins

We’re very excited to welcome AOS President, Cheryl Erins to our October South Florida Orchid Society Meeting! Cheryl will be giving a lecture on growing orchids (and other plants) in terrariums, which is something most of us living here in the worlds largest terrarium probably seldom think of. However, given how dry our indoor conditions can be with air conditioners running year round, a new home for the little guys isn’t such a bad idea. Actually, it’s pretty fascinating! I’m looking forward to this lecture!

Cheryl has been growing orchids for over 25 years. She is a certified Orchid Judge in the Chicago Judging Center and where she serves as Treasurer. She is also Secretary of the MidAmerica Orchid Congress also serving on the Education Committee where she helps coordinate the many webinars that the AOS presents. She is a member of the Batavia Orchid Society, Batavia, Illinois and has been its president for three terms.

Cheryl loves speaking to various groups about growing orchids and the value it brings to our lives.  She is semi-retired, a member of the Three Rivers Women’s Club and the Club of Little Gardens, both non-profit organizations dedicated to community outreach and service as well as donate time to the Food Pantry of Three Rivers. She is also the choir director for our small local Latvian choir, which performs extensively in the Midwest as well as a member and soloist of the church choir.

SFOS Annual Holiday Party

This year we will be holding our annual Holiday Party at the Montgomery Botanical Center in Coral Gables, FL.

Details are still being worked out but this is sure to be an amazing party.

Get ready for a magical evening at this beautiful location, surrounded by lush greenery, a welcoming room that opens onto the gardens, and even golf cart rides to whisk you in (or a lovely stroll if you would rather walk). We will have delicious food, laughter, and orchids everywhere. What a perfect way to wrap up the year together. We will have much more information at the October Members Meeting and in next months newsletter!

Large Orchid Problems! 

Time to Divide and Multiply for Success!

Join us Wednesday, August 20th at 7:00 PM in the Hibiscus Room at Pinecrest Gardens for our August Program.

“Large Orchid Problems! Time to Divide and Multiply for Success,” is an interactive, hands-on session where you can learn all about the orchid division process, and have a lot of fun as well!

We’ll also continue our popular Silent Auction this month!

Remember to bring your blooming orchids for our judges to inspect and award. Registration is from 7:00 P.M to 7:30 P.M. No plants will be registered after 7:30 P.M.

Our program begins at 8:00 P.M.

And don’t forget — the Redland International Orchid Festival is coming October 17–19 at the Fruit & Spice Park. Each SFOS member who volunteers their time receives free admission to the Festival for that day, and the Society earns $65 for each member who volunteers as well!

Mark your calendars and make sure to sign up at this month’s meeting.

South Florida Orchid Society 🌿