The excitement is building as we look forward to the first orchid show to be held in Santa Barbara since March 2020. Volunteers from our society will be setting up a display, ribbon judging flowers and hosting a sales booth just like the good old days. More details later but mark your calendar and plan participate in all the activities starting on Wednesday, March 8th.
Marc Better is an orchid hobbyist who has been growing plants in both northern and southern California for more than 30 years. Marc moved to Ventura with his orchid collection in 2018 and constructed a lath house in his yard, where he takes advantage of the temperate climate to grow plants near the beach. Marc will talk about the challenges and opportunities of moving a plant collection up, down and across the state to keep up with his career in biotechnology, and how the local environment influences the variety of orchids that can prosper. Over the years Marc has had greenhouses in three separate locations, but now prefers to navigate the challenges of local weather with an outdoor collection. He will offer a few tips on how to select plants that suit the local environment and how to ensure that with proper care there are flowers throughout the year.
Happy New Year!
Meeting Schedule: Starting this month, we will be meeting on the 2nd Wednesday each month in sync with AOS judging.
• 2023 Dues are due now: $40 per individual / $50 per household – see Angela at the meeting, pay no later than March
• Speakers Fund: No dues were charged for the past 2 years and costs for maintaining the society have impacted the society’s bank account. Your extra financial support will allow for high quality speakers as we ramp back up – donate at the meeting.
Volunteers: 2023 Officers, Chairs, Board Members, and other critical volunteer positions are nearly filled.
Signup sheets for Volunteers and Refreshments will be at the business table during the meeting.