Orchid Classes offered at Bonnet House
| January 23, 2010 | ||
| February 27, 2010 | ||
| March 27, 2010 |
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens will be offering four orchid classes beginning in January from 10am – 12pm. Orchid supplies will be available for purchase at all classes and a tour of the orchid greenhouse, lathe house and display house will be given at the end of each class.
Orchid Class Schedule and Description:
January 23 – Orchid Basics. Newcomers to orchids will learn how to choose the correct plants for their growing area and what they need – water, light, fertilizer, temperature, so they grow and flower beautifully. Basic repotting will be demonstrated. Start your journey into the exciting hobby of orchid growing!
February 27 – Advanced Orchid Repotting. Got an orchid climbing out of its pot and don’t know where to begin? Let us show you how to tackle that monster! Learn how often an orchid should be repotted, how to divide an orchid, about different potting medias and the proper type of pot or basket to use. A demonstration of how to repot a phalaenopsis, top cut a vanda and proper potting of terrestrial orchids will also be given.
March 6 – Mounting Orchids & Orchids in the Landscape. Students will learn how to mount orchids on tree fern, cork bark and grapevine and how to naturalize orchids in their landscaping. Common questions like, what orchids do best on mounts or in landscaping; what do I use to attach the orchid to the mount and how often do they need to be watered after they are mounted, will be addressed.
March 27 – Diagnosing Orchid Pests and Diseases. Learn about pests and diseases that harm orchids, from bacterial and fungal rots to insects, such as mealy bugs, thrips and scale. Students will learn how to identify the culprits, what products to use to get rid of them, as well as what to do to avoid them in the future. Orchids may be brought in for diagnosis but must be placed in plastic bags to prevent contaminating other plants.
The cost of each class is $30.00 for members and $35 for non-members. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Susan Parker at susanparker@bonnethouse.org or (954) 563-5393 x122.
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