🌸🌿 YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS MEETING! 🌿🌸

The Manatee Orchid Society is excited to welcome Julien Baruch of Krull-Smith Orchids as our guest speaker! 🎤🌺

🐸 Bulbophyllum Species — Orchids Like No Other!

Have you ever seen an orchid that looks like it belongs on another planet? 🌎🌺

Bulbophyllums are among the most unusual and fascinating orchids you’ll ever see! Their flowers come in an amazing variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Some look furry, others have strange patterns, and some even have surprising fragrances. Many feature a hinged lip that moves when touched, helping guide pollinators to the flower. These extraordinary orchids are sure to spark your curiosity!

Julien will introduce us to different Bulbophyllum species and share the latest breeding trends and exciting characteristics that make these orchids so popular with collectors.

🌿 BONUS: ORCHIDS TO BRING HOME!

The Krull-Smith collection includes plants from the renowned Bill Thoms collection, along with their own orchids. You may find a few unusual treasures to add to your collection!

🌱 MEET OUR SPEAKER

Julien has been growing orchids his whole life. His experience includes working with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Million Orchid Project, learning from Frank Smith at Krull-Smith Orchids, and contributing to the nursery’s hybridizing program. He is also an associate judge for the American Orchid Society.

🛒🌺 PRE-ORDER YOUR ORCHIDS FOR MEETING PICKUP!

Want to shop Krull-Smith Orchids before the meeting? You can order online and have your orchids ready for pickup when you arrive!

🌐 Shop here: https://www.krullsmith.com

How to order for pickup:

1. Browse the Krull-Smith website and select your orchids.
2. At checkout, enter the code PICKUP.
3. After entering your payment details and applying the code, look for the order notes section.
4. Enter Manatee Orchid Society in the order notes so Julien knows to prepare your order for our meeting.

⏰ Please place your order at least 48 hours before the meeting to allow time for your orchids to be packed.

📅 OUR NOVEMBER MEETING

🗓️ Tuesday, November 10, 2026

🛍️ 5:30 P.M. — Early-Bird Orchid Shopping!

🕕 6:00 P.M. — Meeting Begins

📍 Manatee Garden Club
3120 1st Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205

🦃 THANKSGIVING-STYLE POTLUCK!

Let’s celebrate the season with good food and great orchid friends! Micah will be smoking a turkey for us. Please bring a Thanksgiving-style side dish, salad, or dessert to share.

📧 Please RSVP to Angela Cleator with the dish you plan to bring:

🎟️ ORCHID RAFFLE

We’ll be raffling a selection of orchids from Krull-Smith! Bring your dollars, try your luck, and help support the Manatee Orchid Society.

🌸 SHOW & TELL

Bring one of your blooming orchids to share! Tell us its name, how you grow it, and a little about what makes it special. We love seeing what our members are growing and learning from one another!

💰 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES

Annual dues are now due! If you haven’t paid yet, please bring cash or a check to the meeting.

🌸 Individual membership: $25
🌸 Family membership: $30

Your dues help cover our meeting location and bring us wonderful speakers and programs throughout the year. Thank you for supporting our society!

💚 Come for the orchids, stay for the fellowship, enjoy a Thanksgiving feast, and discover the wonderfully weird world of Bulbophyllums. You might just find your next favorite orchid!

We look forward to seeing everyone there! 🌺

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🌺 Let's GROW! 🌺

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