Gold Coast Cymbidium Growers

2012

February 8, 2012 Bay Area Temperate Orchid Society Discussion Group Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Back building Conference Rooms at Coldwell Banker Realtors, 20520 Prospect Road (at Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road), Saratoga, CA 95070 (call Audrey at (408) 316-0677 if you get lost).Bring any blooming orchids you would like to show off; photos or slide shows on a flask drive;ask a bunch of questions for some,or haveanswers for others. This is a small group of orchid enthusiasts that have an intense interest in cool growing orchids. Although the concentration has been cymbidiums, they also study paphs, laelias and others. The group is comprised of knowledgeable individuals who enjoy sharing their studies and discoveries with other like-minded individuals. Email cymserelyyours@yahoo.com for questions. ALL ARE WELCOME!

February 10 - 12, 2012 Malihini Orchid Society Show &Sale Friday (Sales Only) 7 -9PM; Sat 10 AM -6 PM, Sun 10 AM -5 PM. Cupertino Square Mall, 10123 N Wolfe Road, Cupertino. Displays, Lectures, Demonstrations, Special Orchids for Sale. Questions, e-mail Mike Bautista at 5mb@batnet.com, malihiniorchidsociety@yahoo.com or check their website at wwww.malihini.org.

February 11, 2012 Mariposa Gardens Open House Saturday 9am - 3pm. 6664 South Street, Lakewood, CA 90713. Some releases available at this show only, Special Show Pricing, Come early for best Selection! www.MariposaGarden.com. Call Tony Velardi or Ron Hill at (562) 920-5588-.

February 17, 2011 Gold Coast Cymbidium Growers Meeting Friday, 7:30 PM. San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo, CA. Speakers, See Next Meeting Pagefor more info.

February 18 - April 29, 2012 17th Annual Orchid Exhibition "Orchid Mystique: Nature's Triumph", the Conservatory Garden Court and East Gallery of Smithsonian Gardens. The 17th annual orchid exhibit of the U.S. Botanic Gardens in Washington D.C., in collaboration with Smithsonian Gardens, features orchids from around the globe. Orchid Mystique: Nature's Triumph will observe the 100th anniversary of the Japan's gift of the cherry blossoms to Washington by presenting our orchids in settings evocative of Japanese gardens. The tranquility of the Japanese aesthetic invites appreciation of the beauty, form and exquisite floral complexity of nature's most diverse plant family. The Smithsonian Orchid Collection has grown from a handful of orchids in 1974, to over 8,000 plants today.

February 22, 2012 Golden Gate CymbidiumSociety Meeting Wednesday, 7:30 PM. Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA. Speaker TBD, See Next Meeting Pagefor more info.

February TBD (26, 2011) Sacramento Valley Cymbidium Society Annual Show 9 am- 4 pm. McKinley Park, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento, CA. www.sacramentocymbidiums.org .

February, 23, 24- 25, 2012 White Oak Orchids "Pacifica Orchid Extravaganza" Call for days and hours of event. 1204 Linda Mar Blvd, Unit A. Pacifica, CA 94044. Visit one of California's largest orchid nurseries, just south of San Francisco on the coast, open during the time of the Pacific Orchid Exhibition. Orchids for Sale. Experts at care. Boarding facilities.For more info, call (650) 355-8767-, or see their beautiful new website at www.whiteoakorchids.com.

February 24- 27, 2012 The 60th Pacific Orchid Exhibition "A Salute to the Golden Gate" Thursday Evening Gala Benefit Party & Wine Tasting $45, Hors d' Ouevres, Live Music, 6:30 10pm, Fri 10am 6pm, Sat 9am 6pm, Sun 10am 5pm. Admission. Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, San Francisco. Call the San Francisco Orchid Society Hotline 415-665-2468-,website at www.orchidsanfrancisco.org, or you can try to reach them by e-mail flarose@prmagic.com.

March 10, 2012 Mariposa Gardens Open House Saturday 9am - 3pm. 6664 South Street, Lakewood, CA 90713. Some releases available at this show only, Special Show Pricing, Come early for best Selection! www.MariposaGarden.com. Call Tony Velardi or Ron Hill at (562) 920-5588-.

March 16 - 18, 2012 The 67th Santa Barbara International Orchid Show Fri - Sun 9am 5pm. Earl Warren Showgrounds, Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA. (Highway 101 at Las Positas Road). This is the BIG ORCHID SHOW ! For info, call (805) 969-5746- or visit www.sborchidshow.com.

March 17, 2012 The 37th Annual Cymbidium Society of America Congress Saturday 9 AM 5 PM. Adams Elementary School Auditorium, 2701 Las Positas Roas, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 www.cymbidium.org/congress.html

March 16 - 18, 2012 Hatfield Orchids Santa Barbara International Show Open House Fri -Sun 9 AM - 4 PM. 3793 Dufau Road, Oxnard, CA 93033. Rain or Shine! Hope you can join us, but if you can't, we can ship to you for free (weather permitting)! Call George at (805) 901 0340-, email him at George@HatfieldOrchids.com, or check ourthe website at www.hatfieldorchids.com.

March TBD (18 - 20, 2011) Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society 60th Annual Show & Sale Fri & Sat 9:30 AM - 9 PM, Sun 10 AM - 5 PM. Westgate Shopping Mall, 1600 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose. Free Admission.Questions, phone (408) 229-2747 or see their website at www.santaclaravalleyorchidsociety.org.

March TBD (19 - 20, 2011) MayOn Nursery's Orchid Sale Sat & Sun10 AM 3 PM. 462 Broadmoor Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94577. Divisions and seedlings from the Fred Shull, Steve Thai & Paul and Phyllis Chim Collections. Call Paul Chim at (510) 635-3260-.

March TBD (19 - 20, 2011) Golden Gate Cymbidium Society Show and Sale Sat- Sun 9 AM - 5 PM. Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland. Call for information at (510) 276-2851- or visit their NEW website at www.GoldenGateCymbidiumSociety.com

March TBD (26 - 27, 2011) Napa Valley Orchid Society Show & Sale Sat - Sun 9 AM - 4 PM. Senior Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson Street, Napa. Contact: Fredia Lloyd(707)224-6233, or fredialloydnapa@aol.com. Contact their Facebook Page for more info. http://www.facebook.com/NVOrchidSociety#!/event.php?eid=104798652923137

March 30 - April 1, 2012 Central Coast Orchid Show and Sale "Stepping Back in Time" Friday Preview Benefit to support the Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos;Sat & Sun.sponsored by Five Cities Orchid Society, South County Regional Center, 800 West Branch, Arroyo Grande. For information, website http://www.fcos.org/show_info.html or phone ( 805) 481-3991-.

April TBD (2, 2011) California Orchids Big Sale Sat 9 am - 4 pm. 515 Aspen Road, Bolinas, CA. See website http://www.CaliforniaOrchids.com or email them at info@CaliforniaOrchids.com.

April TBD (23, 2011) Yamagami's Nursery Orchid Re-Potting Seminar Sat 2pm and 3pm. 1361 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014. Long time Cupertino garden nursery, Yamagami's Nursery, will host Audrey Young-Tarter and Weegie Caughlan, whowill demonstrate successful and proper orchid potting techniques. Come learn from the experts! Website http://www.yamagamisnursery.com/events.php.

April 21, 2012 Annual Gold Coast Cymbidium Growers Show and Sale! Saturday Public Show & Sale 10 am 4pm. Woodside Road United Methodist Church at 2000 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061. FREE Admission & Parking. The MOST Beautiful Cymbidiums & Extensive Orchid Displays that can be seen in Northern California in April ! See Details on the Annual Orchid Show website page and in the April Newsletter.

April TBD (14 or 21, 2012) Mariposa Gardens Open House Saturday 9am - 3pm. 6664 South Street, Lakewood, CA 90713. Show Special Crosses, Come early for best Selection! See their website at www.MariposaGarden.com.Call Tony Velardi,Ron Hill at (562) 920-5588-.

April TBD (21 - 22, 2011) Sacramento Orchid Society Show Sat 10 AM- 5 PM, Sun 10 AM to 4 PM. Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H Street, Sacramento. $5 Admission, Free parking. For more info, call 916-489-3263- or visit their websites at www.sacramentoorchids.org or www.sacoarchidshow.com

April TBD (26, 2011) Marin Orchid Society Spring Silent Auction Tuesday at 6:30 PM followed by live auction at 7 PM. Their meetings are normally held at the San Rafael Corporate Center, Tamalpais Room, 750 Lindaro St.,San Rafael, CA. Auction paddles $2.00. Website http://www.marinorchidsociety.com.

May TBD (6-8, 2011) Orchid Society of California Mother's Day Show and Sale Fri 12 Noon -6 PM, Sat & Sun 10 AM - 5 PM, Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Drive, Lake Merritt, Oakland. Free admission. Their website: www.orchidsocietyofcalifornia.com.

May TBD (7 - 8,2011) Carmel Orchid Society Show and Sale (in conjunction with the Annual Carmel Valley Garden Show) Sun 9 AM -4PM, Hidden Valley Institute for the Arts, 88 W. Carmel Valley Road at Ford Road, Carmel Valley Village. For information, contact Carolyn Salmon at (831) 375-3748- or cargie@yahoo.comor visit the website: www.carmelorchidsociety.org

May TBD (14 - 15, 2011) D & D Flowers Spring Open House Sat- Sun 9 AM to3 PM, Half Moon Bay, 1/3 mile east of Main Street off Hwy 92. Just east of Spanish Town on Hwy. 92 there is a house and firewood business. Turn onto the street between the house and firewood business and go over the bridge into the greenhouse complex. D & D Flowers is the first greenhouse on the right. Call at 925-969-1246-.

May 18, 2012 Gold Coast Cymbidium Growers Meeting Friday, 7:30 PM. San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way,San Mateo, CA. Speakers,See Next Meeting Pagefor more info.

May TBD (21, 2011) Casa de las Orquideas 10th Annual Super Seedling Sale Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM. IN PERSON ONLY! 170 South Nardo Ave. Solana Beach, CA 92075. Over 50%OFF selected 3" and 4" plants. Parking is limited so please consider carpooling.Call (858) 755-7572-, Website at www.orquideas.com, or email casa@orquideas.com.

May 26, 2012 Gold Coast Cymbidium Growers' Memorial Day Weekend Annual Hands On Re-Potting Event 1 or 2 Sessions TBD at Saturday 10 am, and at 3pm. Weegie Caughlan will demonstrate successful and proper orchid potting techniques and supervise participants to get down and dirty, repotting their own plants. Participants to bring their own plant, club will provide plastic pot, and potting materials. GCCG Members are FREE, $8.00 for guests or non-members. To reserve your spot and for directions, e-mail goldcoastcymgrowers@gmail.com. For Details, click here.

June TBD (3, 4 & 5, 2011) San Jose Orchid Exhibition and Wine Tasting by RealOrchidGrowers.com $10 Early Preview Night Fri 5:30 - 9:30 PM, Sat & Sun 9 AM - 5 PM, The Miraido Clubhouse in San Jose's Japantown, 550 6th Street,San Jose, CA 95112. Orchid Sales and Beginner Orchid Skill Sessions. Free Admission. For more info, call BruceDavidson at (408) 623-0413-, email BWDavidson2@BBNow.net, their website at www.RealOrchidGrowers.com or find them on Facebook

June 8, 2012 Malihini Orchid Society Auction Friday at 7:30 PM, come early to preview the auction plants. Hewlett Packard Oak Room, 19091 Pruneridge Avenue, Cupertino.For more information, contact Mike Bautista via email at 5mb@batnet.comor by phone at 650-556-9599-.

July TBD (8 - 10, 2011) The 30th Annual Santa Barbara Orchid Estate International Orchid Fair Fri -Sat 9 AM to 5 PM, Sun10 AM - 4 PM. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA. Highway 101 at Las Positas Road. Click on their Website: http://orchidfair.com, or email to sboe@sborchid.com or call 1-800-553-3387-

July TBD (8 - 10, 2011) Hatfield Orchids Summer Open House Fri -Sun 9 AM 4 PM3793 Dufau Road, Oxnard, CA 93033. Rain or Shine! Hope you can join us, but if you cant, we can ship to you for free! Call George at (805) 901 0340-, email him at George@HatfieldOrchids.com, or check out the website at www.hatfieldorchids.com. For George's List of Specials, click here.

July 25, 2012 Golden Gate Cymbidium Society Auction & Potluck Dinner Wednesday at 7 pm. Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland.Bring a plant for donation and a potluck dish. Call for information at (510) 276-2851-, www.GoldenGateCymbidiumSociety.com.

September 5, 2012 Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society Fall Auction Wednesday 7 PM. 11540 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose.Lots of good deals and the excitement of an auction. Brings lots of bags and boxes .See their website at www.santaclaravalleyorchidsociety.org. Call Tim Culbertson at 301-641-2556, or email twculber@hotmail.comif questions.

September 11 - 16, 2012 The 19th Australian OrchidCouncil Conference and Show, West Perth, Australia "Wild About Orchids" The Australian Orchid Conference, held ONLY every 3 years, will return to Perth for the first time since 1991 and promises to be even more spectacular than all previous conference successes.* Perth and regional centres throughout Western Australia regularly present orchid shows with ever increasing diversity and spectacular displays to the public who continue to be amazed by their beauty and be pleasantly surprised at the relative ease which many can be grown and flowered. * Significantly, the abundance of native terrestrial orchids, particularly in the south west, which are widely recognized for their uniqueness, are attracting more and more visitors from around the world, along with our colourful wildflowers which are in full bloom during spring (particularly September). * Expecting a final line up of 21 lecturers and 27 lectures over a three day period. The lectures will take place, one at a time, in the Botanical Room, so that registrants will be able to hear and see ALL the lectures. * The 19th AOC event will be staged to ensure all visitors, interstate and international, have the opportunity to experience these magnificent flowers and the habitats in which they grow. Go for a great vacation in the Australian Springtime ! Their website is: http://www.waorchids.iinet.net.au/19th_AOC_Conference.htm.

September TBD (17 - 18, 2011) Orchids in the Park Sale Sat - Sun 10 AM- 5 PM. San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers) 9th Avenue & Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA. Admission $3.00. Call 415-665-6079- or visit the website at www.orchidsanfrancisco.org for information and directions.

September TBD (24, 2011) California Orchids Fall Sale Saturday, 9 am - 4pm. Bolinas. http://www.californiaorchids.com/events.html, info@CaliforniaOrchids.com, (415) 868-0203.

September TBD (24, 2011) Peninsula Orchid Society Auction Saturday,12 Noon Previewing. San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo CA. Call Paul Reeve at (650) 366-3251or call Chaunie Langland at (510) 494-8850-, ww.penorchidsoc.org. Flyer.

September TBD (24 -25, 2011) Fascination of Orchids Sat - Sun 10 AM to 5 PM. South Coast Plaza Villaage, 1631 West Sunflower (x Bear), Santa Ana, CA 92704. Exhibits, Seminars, Sales. Admission and Parking are Free. Call (949) 735-2930-, www.ocorchidshow.com for information and directions. Sponsored by the Orange County Branch of the Cymbidium Society of America. See Flyer.

October TBD (8 - 9, 2011) Orchid Forum of Sacramento Annual Orchid Show and Sale Sat 10:30 AM 5:30 PM; Sun 10 AM - 4 PM. Shepard Garden & Arts Center, McKinley Park, 3330 McKinley Boulevard, Sacramento. Free parking & admission,www.orchidforum.org(not working at this time).

October TBD (14 - 16, 2011) Southland Orchid Show "Beauty and the Bees" Fri 12PM - 4:30PM, Sat -Sun 10:30AM - 4:30 PM. The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA. www.orchidshow.org, or Flyer.

October TBD (14 -16, 2011) Diablo View Orchid Society Show and Sale Sat - Sun 10 AM- 5 PM. Sales open at 9:00 AM. Pleasant Hill Community Center, Walnut Creek, CA. www.diabloviewos.org, ore-mail webmaster@diabloviewos.org.

October TBD (25, 2011) Marin Orchid Society Fall Auction Silent Auction Tuesday at 6:30 PM, followed by live auction at 7 PM. Marin Art and Garden Center (MAGC), 30 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Ross, CA.Wine, cheese and other refreshments provided! Auction paddles $2.00. Website http://www.marinorchidsociety.com.

November TBD (5 - 6, 2011) Ochid Society of California Fall Show and Sale Sat- Sun 10 AM 5 PM. Lakeside Garden Center,666 Bellevue Drive, Lake Merritt, Oakland. Free admission. www.orchidsocietyofcalifornia.com.

November TBD (5 - 6, 2011) Annual Fall Santa Barbara Orchid Estate Open House Sat 8 AM - 5 PM, Sun 9 AM - 4 PM. 1250 Orchid Drive, Santa Barbara, CA. For more information, call 800-553-3387 or check the website www.sborchid.com.

November TBD (5 - 6, 2011) Hatfield Orchids Fall Open House Fri -Sun 9 AM - 4 PM. 3793 Dufau Road, Oxnard, CA 93033. Rain or Shine! Hope you can join us, but if you cant, we can ship to you for free! Call George at(805) 901 0340-, email him at George@HatfieldOrchids.com, or check the website at www.hatfieldorchids.com.

November TBD (12 -13, 2011) Santa Cruz Orchid Society Show and Sale Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM. Soquel High School, 401 Old San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073 (click for map). Admission is free with plenty of free parking!Orchid Plant Award Judging. View unique and endangered orchids. Purchase orchids for your own collection as well as Potting supplies, Orchid Books & Prints. Society members provide culture and growing tips to the general public, and skills sessions for new orchid enthusiasts. For more info, contact Bridget Binko, or http://santacruzorchidsociety.org.

November TBD (26 - 27, 2011) Orchid Society of Santa Barbara Fall Show & Sale Sat 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun 10 AM - 3:30 PM, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2599 Puesta del Sol Road,Santa Barbara, CA.Show is FREE WITH Museum Admission. For more information Email fmorchids@hotmail.com,call (805) 962-6004- or visit the Events Calender page of www.orchidsb.net.

November - December TBD 2011 Orchid Design Holiday Orchid Sales and Arrangements Weekends only 10-4 pm, or by appointment on week days; 20% OFF for pre-order gift basket. Call (408) 947-0486, email services@orchidesign.comor see her website www.orchidesign.com.

December TBD (3 - 4, 2011) Casa de las Orquideas Annual Open House Sat - Sun 9 AM- 4 PM. 170 South Nardo Ave. Solana Beach, CA 92075. Lots of new cymbidium seedlings and meristems are waiting to make their debut! Special guest growers include Andy's Orchids and The Rowland Collection. Parking is limited so please consider carpooling. Visit www.orquideas.com, email casa@orquideas.com or call Loren Batchman at (858) 755-7572-.

December TBD (21, 2011) Golden Gate Cymbidium Society Meeting Wednesday, 7:30pm. Lakeside Garden Center, Lake Merrit, 666 Bellevue Dr., Oakland. www.GoldenGateCymbidiumSociety.com.

January TBD (7 - 8, 2012) "Orchids Under The Oaks" at Alden Lane Nursery Sat- Sun 10 AM - 4PM, Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, Livermore, CA.Contact Sue at (925) 447-0280- or sue@aldenlane.com. Click on Upcoming Events on their Website www.aldenlane.com.

January TBD (14 - 15, 2012) 56th Paphiopedilum Guild Meeting & Orchid Show Sat - Sun 9 AM Sharp. The Inn at Morro Bay, 60 State Park Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442. Contact Patti James for Show Information and Registation Forms, and Hotel Info, (805) 528-5086- or email her at flowergirlpj@charter.net.

January TBD (14, 2012) Mariposa Gardens Winter Festival Saturday 9am - 3pm. 6664 South Street, Lakewood, CA 90713. Many first time Crosses will be available, Special Show Pricing, Come early for best Selection! www.MariposaGarden.com. Open Houses are held the second Saturday of the month from January to April. Call Tony Velardi or Ron Hill at (562) 920-5588-.

January 18, 2013 Gold Coast Cymbidium Growers Cymbidium Collector's Auction. Previews at 6:30 PM, Auction starts at 7:00 PM Sharp. San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo, CA. Click here for details, and to print out the Auction Catalogue, Rules and Guidelines. To see photos of some of the 2012 plant entries, click on Photo Page. Bring your cash, checks, boxes and bags! FREE Admission and Parking, but get there early as parking is limited.

January TBD (27 - 29, 2012) Hatfield Orchids Lunar Festival Open House Fri -Sun 9 AM 4 PM. 3793 Dufau Road, Oxnard, CA 93033. Rain or Shine! Hope you can join us, but if you cant, we can ship to you for free (weather permitting)! Call George at (805) 901-0340-, email him at George@HatfieldOrchids.com, or check out his website at www.hatfieldorchids.com.

January TBD (28 - 29, 2012) Peninsula Orchid Society Show & Sale Sat - Sun 10 AM - 5 PM. Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave, Redwood City, CA. Featuring Show, Vendor and Member Sales. Short seminars on orchid growing and related topics will be offered. Website www.penorchidsoc.org.

January 23, 2013 Golden Gate Cymbidium Society Meeting Wednesday 7:30 PM. Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA. See Next Meeting Pagefor more info.

February TBD (4 - 5, 2012) Sonoma Orchid Society Show& Sale "Orchids Go Country" Sat 10AM - 5PM, Sun 10AM - 4PM, Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa. Admission $8. Cultivation, Skill Sessions. Contact Show Co-ordinator, Lynne Murrell, (415) 457-0836-, or see their website at www.sonomaorchids.com.

Foxhill Magic 'Splash' (Gilgamesh x Red Beauty 'Princess Federika') photgraphed by Audrey Young-Tarter 2004