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For albums of our Member's Gardens.

Click here to see them.

We love to show off our gardens.   

If you have any pictures, send them to me and I'll include them on our FB page.

A fun FB page from a new member is ORCHAHOLICS ANONYMOUS

On another note, the US Postal Service is releasing a new series of stamps on February 21st, Wild Orchids.   The AOS has been chosen to host the First Day of Issue Ceremony for these stamps.   

   A POTPOURRI OF ORCHID FACTS – From “Growing Orchids is Fun”

• Orchid plants are still useful in many crafts and trades. Gum from Ansellia gigantea is used to cement stones and wood together.
• Vanilla is the most productive orchid today that is still being used throughout the world commercially.
• Cypripedium acaule is known as the love tonic.  
  • A cool site from a new member:     ORCHAOLICSANONYMOUS

You can get data on local and country-wide orchid shows and events, information on growing, etc. at this site.  www.aos.org     This is a great organization for learning much about orchid growing.   You'll also receive a monthly magazine with many helpful articles about orchids.   A bargain for $45 per year.