“Coelogyne, My First Love”
Our February meeting will be a live presentation by AOS Judge and award photographer Arthur Pinkers on the genus Coelogyne.
Speaker
“Coelogyne, My First Love” by Arthur Pinkers
There is a long association between romance and flowers, especially orchids. Our speaker Arthur Pinkers will share his experiences with these natives of southeast Asia and their gorgeous flowers. The genus Coelogyne is very diverse, and Arthur will explore some of the warm and cool growing species, their culture and some of the hybrids that are commonly available. These wonderful plants can provide very showy specimens on relatively small plants and should be a part of everyone’s collection.
Arthur Pinkers has been an orchid enthusiast since he was sixteen and now has more than forty years of growing experience. He grew up in the Seattle area and graduated from Washington University Bellingham where he studied Chemistry and Biology. Arthur is an AOS judge and has served as an officer for many orchid societies and is one of the photographers for the Pacific South Judging Center. Though he has an interest in a wide variety of orchids, botanicals are a special draw to him for their diversity and charm.
2025 Membership Dues
Annual membership fee is $40 for individuals, $50 per household. Due in January, pay no later than March. See Angela Watt during the meeting.
Location Reminder
We are now meeting at Maravilla on the 2nd Wednesday. Directions: From Calle Real, enter Maravilla and bear left. On the right is a lawn with a flagpole. The meeting rooms are to the left of the lawn/flagpole. To park, continue to drive around a loop that will lead you to the parking lot. Additional parking is available to the right as you drive in, any parking space without a number is available. Meeting Rooms: AOS Judging in the Galleria Room, Orchid Society in the Valencia Room. OSSB on the web: Orchid Society of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara 77th International Orchid Show “Exotic Gardens”
Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara CA. Open to the Public: 7-9 March, 9 am to 5 pm
You are invited to participate in Ribbon Judging: 6 March, starts at 9 am. Ribbon judges work in small teams awarding ribbons to orchids entered for judging at the show. At the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show, the ribbon judging focus is on education and fun! There are so many reasons you should participate, even if you are brand new to orchids!
No experience is necessary! Your will work with a small group of hobbyists led by an American Orchid Society (AOS) Accredited Judge who will teach you all that you need to know to vote for the best orchids. Beginners and novices are totally welcome and strongly encouraged to join!
You will learn so much about orchids! Your AOS judge will teach you all about the qualities of all the orchids your team evaluates and answer all your questions. The judging team process is very interactive, and you are encouraged to participate fully. However, if you are more comfortable observing quietly, that is fine too.
You will see the orchids and displays in prime condition and without crowds. The orchid show is not open to the public on judging day. You will see the plants and displays at their freshest and very best.
Lunch is available for ribbon judges. The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is sponsoring these events for ribbon judges in order to support both experienced hobbyists and welcome novices to the world of orchids. However, you must register in advance at: https://sborchidshow.com/register-to-judge/ If you register BEFORE WEDNESDAY, FEBRURY 19, you can purchase lunch there for $10.
You will meet new people. Ribbon judges work together in small groups. Take time to talk with your teammates and meet people from other areas and orchid societies. It is easy to make new friends who share your orchid passion.
You will have fun! What could possibly be better than a whole morning of orchids with kindred “orchidaholics” in beautiful Santa Barbara?
Remember to register in advance at https://sborchidshow.com/register-to-judge/
