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Forum: Orchid Lounge 04-03-2009, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,331
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
Bolero, The hope is that a plan can be...

Bolero,

The hope is that a plan can be developed and approved by the trustees to keep the garden open. The decision will be made at the April meeting in Houston.

The group of volunteers that...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 04-01-2009, 11:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,331
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
Wine & Jazz in the AOS Garden!

THE AMERICAN ORCHID SOCIETY
Public Garden Committee &
South Florida Leadership Council
You are Invited to the
AOS Tropical Orchid Garden for

WINE & JAZZ

April 16, 2009
5:30 p.m. – 7:30...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 03-12-2009, 10:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,144
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
Hi Nodosakid! Thanks for the 'plug!' The...

Hi Nodosakid! Thanks for the 'plug!'

The gardens are certainly a wonderful asset to the orchid community. If anyone wants any additional information, please do not hesitate to PM me.
Forum: AOS 11-14-2008, 08:01 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 155,442
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
I think it is a combination of several things. ...

I think it is a combination of several things. There is no one answer.

We certainly do need to attract young people to growing orchids--but young people are just like adults (people are people!) ...
Forum: AOS 11-13-2008, 07:08 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 155,442
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
Shakkai, I will forward those links to the...

Shakkai, I will forward those links to the committee TODAY!
Forum: AOS 11-13-2008, 07:04 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 155,442
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
(pardon me, I don't know how to do the quote...

(pardon me, I don't know how to do the quote thing)
From Epiphyte78:

'I'd e-mail all the societies and make contact with the education chairperson of each society. My guess is that there are only...
Forum: AOS 11-13-2008, 06:51 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 155,442
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
SusieP, You are absolutely...

SusieP,

You are absolutely correct...getting kids through the garden is key at the local level to increasing youth interest. As a matter of fact, this summer marked the first field trips through...
Forum: AOS 11-12-2008, 10:42 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 155,442
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
Keep it coming--we're listening! I've sent...

Keep it coming--we're listening!

I've sent the link to this thread to each member of the Education committee. We'll be watching this discussion with great interest.

:waving :waving :waving
Forum: AOS 11-12-2008, 10:00 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 155,442
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
The AOS Education Committee is Listening to YOU!

Hello all!

I wanted to take a moment and revitalize this very important thread.

With resounding enthusiasm, the AOS has been listening to younger members across this board and through the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-12-2008, 09:08 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,897
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
The database gig is always a great idea in the...

The database gig is always a great idea in the beginning. The trouble is that--despite the best intentions--keeping a database current is a great deal of work. I've tried it more than once, after a...
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 11-12-2008, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,121
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
This is what I use as well, it works great and is...

This is what I use as well, it works great and is easy to customize. I get my stuff at HDepot...I think it's called DRIP or something. The little bags of hose ends are in yellow a blue bags sorted...
Forum: AOS 04-13-2008, 06:48 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 155,442
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
I can speak to GMMolly's inquiry about the HQ. ...

I can speak to GMMolly's inquiry about the HQ. It is actually working very hard to be self sustaining.

One of the myths out there is the HQ cost a great deal of money to build--that is...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-13-2008, 06:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,132
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
Geeze CJ, you've joined in December and have 70...

Geeze CJ, you've joined in December and have 70 posts...I'm only in the 80's. I guess I need to get my act together and post more! :)
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-12-2008, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,132
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
It is always frustrating when there isn't an...

It is always frustrating when there isn't an opportunity to get a fab plant to judging. I have some friends that are often in a pickle--they pull in CCM's with aplomb, but it's all in the timing. ...
Forum: AOS 04-11-2008, 08:15 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 155,442
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
I think the thread is on to something...meetings...

I think the thread is on to something...meetings at retirement homes? Bickies & tea? Maybe AOS needs to consider what societies look like and start developing something at colleges with...
Forum: AOS 04-11-2008, 01:38 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 155,442
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
Blondie, You are absolutely correct--AOS has...

Blondie,

You are absolutely correct--AOS has historically asked for the membership fee and called it a day with the magazine. I have the luxury of living near the HQ, so I benefit more from my $$...
Forum: AOS 04-11-2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 155,442
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
Incidentally, HI CJ! :)

Incidentally, HI CJ! :)
Forum: AOS 04-11-2008, 11:45 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 155,442
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
:hello This is a marvelous discussion--and...

:hello

This is a marvelous discussion--and I had to read the whole thing today just to get caught up.

Frankly, AOS not only has been listening, I can say firsthand that diligent efforts are...
Forum: Members' Displays 03-08-2008, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,521
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
Thanks for posting these Gin--I just couldn't...

Thanks for posting these Gin--I just couldn't figure it out.

We had lots of fun at the show today. The display did come out great--we are fortunate to have some talented growers...I simply put...
Forum: Orchid Show Announcements 02-09-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,159
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
I had a terrific time at the BROS show today--the...

I had a terrific time at the BROS show today--the society did a fabulous job organizing the event.

Judging went off without a hitch--SO MANY beautiful nominations, we used up every award form in...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-13-2007, 05:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,131
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
Odom's Orchids in Ft. Pierce used to use it I...

Odom's Orchids in Ft. Pierce used to use it I think. They grew the nicest plants. It holds too much water for outdoor Florida growers (IMO) as we get a month or so of solid rain every six months.
Forum: Contests & Polls 07-13-2007, 05:03 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,810
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
I haven't counted in quite a while...do we count...

I haven't counted in quite a while...do we count the ones planted/mounted out in the yard? I suppose I have about 300. Two slat houses are full and eyeing another corner on the other side of the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-08-2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,451
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
In scientific terms, I use two good squirts into...

In scientific terms, I use two good squirts into a gallon...I'd suppose it would equal 2 - 3 tsps.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-08-2007, 08:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,832
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
Looking for Cribb's book on Paphs...

Was looking around for Cribb's book on Paphs...it is apparently out of print and, as a result, pricier than I want to get for a book about plants I don't grow. Yes, there--I admit it--I don't grow...
Forum: Member Projects 07-08-2007, 07:56 AM
Replies: 633
Views: 51,194
Posted By Rhonda_in_FL
I want to join as well...keep me in the loop!

I want to join as well...keep me in the loop!
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