Introduction
Pinelands Orchid Society was formed in the 1980s by a group of hobbyists as a way of sharing information and learning about growing orchids. Today, 75 members with varying levels of orchid experience continue that tradition. Our members grow their orchids in greenhouses, under lights, and on windowsills. Some members have hundreds of plants, and others only a few.
Pinelands sponsors monthly meetings which feature an informative speaker, a library available to all members, refreshments, a plant raffle, and a wonderful show table of members' plants. Pinelands participates in several orchid shows each year in the Philadelphia / New Jersey region. Many members also exhibit plants in the Philadelphia Flower Show. We have members who speak at other societies and garden clubs. Pinelands is an American Orchid Society affiliated society.
Annual activities include:
- Holiday extravaganza in December
- Plant auction in May
- Awards evening in June
We invite all orchid growers to join us as we explore the world of orchids. Please enjoy the meetings, come out to the shows, and let us know what you're growing!
2007-2008 Meetings
Most meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month from September through June.
- Tue 4 Sep 2007 - Selected Orchids From Bayard's Greenhouse, Bayard Saraduke, 7:30 PM
- Tue 2 Oct 2007 - OrchidWiz Orchid Database Demonstration, Maurice Marietti, 7:30 PM
- Tue 13 Nov 2007 - A Visit with the AOS, Maurice Marietti, 7:30 PM
- Sun 2 Dec 2007 - Annual Holiday Party, Joint with SJOS, Wyndham Hotel, Mt. Laurel, NJ
- Tue 8 Jan 2008 - Semi-Hydroponic Orchid CultureRay Barkalow, First Rays Orchids, 7:30 PM
- Tue 12 Feb 2008 - CANCELLED due to meeting hall unavailability, 7:30 PM
- Tue 4 Mar 2008 - Highlights from the 19th World Orchid Conference, Bayard Saraduke and Maurice Marietti, 7:30 PM
- Tue 1 Apr 2008 - Parvisepalum Paphiopedilums, Kathleen Harvey, 7:30 PM
- Tue 6 May 2008 - Annual Plant Auction, 7:30 PM
- Tue 10 Jun 2008 - Annual Awards Evening: Hoagie and Ice Cream Party and Show Table Points Results, 7:30 PM
- No meeting in July or August
2007-2008 Area Events
- Fri 14 through Sun 16 Sep 2007 - Garden Fair at Winterthur Museum, Winterthur Museum & Country Estate, Winterthur, DE
- Sat 15 & Sat 22 Sep 2007 - Saturday Seminars, Parkside Orchid Nursery, 610-847-8039
- Sun 30 Sep 2007 - Annual Orchid Auction, Deep Cut Orchid Society, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fri 5 through Sat 6 Oct 2007 - Annual Fall Sale, Waldor Orchids, Linwood, NJ, 609-927-4126
- Sat 13 Oct 2007 - Saturday Seminars, Parkside Orchid Nursery, 610-847-8039
- Thu 17 through Sun 20 Jan 2008 - 20th Annual Open House, Silva Orchids, Neptune, NJ 732-922-2635
- Thu 31 Jan 2008 - Deadline for plant pre-registration forms for Philadelphia Flower Show
- Thu 7 Feb through Sun 10 Feb - 11th Annual Orchid Show and Sale, Deep Cut Orchid Society, Dearborn Market, Holmdel, NJ
- Sat 1 through Sun 9 Mar 2008 - 179th Annual Philadelphia Flower Show, Philadelphia Convention Center
- Fri 14 through Sat 15 Mar 2008 - Post Flower Show Sale, Waldor Orchids, Linwood, NJ, 609-927-4126
- Fri 28 Mar through Sun 30 Mar 2008 - Longwood Gardens International Orchid Show and Sale, US Rt 1, Kennett Square, PA.
- Sat 10 May 2008 - 20th Annual Delaware Valley Orchid Council Speakers' Day, register early for the Special Raffle!
Directions to Meeting Location
- Location
- Woodland Fire Company
524 Beechwood Ave.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 - Directions
- From Rt 38, go northwest on Chapel Ave. Take the second left onto Beechwood Ave. The Woodland Fire Company is at the end of the block on the right. Please park and enter at the rear of the building.
- Map
- Interactive MapQuest map