Orchid Tips Meeting for June

The Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance club will hold an “orchid tips” meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Thursday, June 18 at the Naples Conference Center, 1455 Pine Ridge Road. Club members will discuss potting and mounting techniques, including how to divide and repot an overgrown orchid, and outline orchid inventory strategies. A hands-on activity will conclude the program. This free event is open to the public and will include light refreshments and approximately 100 blooming orchids brought by club members for judging.

The club’s popular annual Orchid Bingo will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Thursday, July 23 at the Naples Conference Center, 1455 Pine Ridge Road. Bingo prizes feature a variety of blooming orchid plants purchased from a major Florida grower as well as a potluck with appetizers, entrees and desserts brought by members. Bingo cards start at $5 and daubers are available for $1.