Naples Orchid Society Welcomes Accredited Orchid Judge

Moorings Presbyterian Church Baker Hall, 791 Harbour Drive in Naples. Doors open at 6:00 PM. This month’s meeting features the Orchid Doctor segment at 6:30 PM where Gary Murza will speak briefly about pesticides. At 7:30 PM, Carol Holdren, an accredited American Orchid Society judge, will talk about “Tips and Tricks for Growing Amazing Orchids.” Holdren, Director of the International Orchid Foundation, has been judging orchid shows all over the world since 2003.

Members have the opportunity to register their orchid plants for competition and voting. Winners will receive first, second or third place ribbons and possibly a gold ribbon for excellence. Plant registration ends at 6:55 PM with the judging starting at 7:00 PM. An orchid raffle will be held and winners will receive orchid plans or orchid paraphernalia with proceeds benefiting the Education Fund.

Guests are welcome. For more information on how you can support the Naples Orchid Society, phone Mary Jo, Publicity Chairman at 239-992-8853.