Essex County Orchid Society

08/09/2026

SOOS Grower's Open House
Summer 2026

Grower's OPEN HOUSE returns!
Please note Dates and Times for each

Saturday, August 29th 12-4PM

Terry & Doug Kennedy
15 Wilmac Court, Stouffville, ON L4A 2C9
Multiple genera
Come around garage to the greenhouse

Saturday, August 29th 11 AM-5PM

Inge & Peter P**t
330 Wagg Rd, Goodwood, ON L0C 1A0
Stanhopeas, other genera - Multiple growing conditions
Parking at the back lawn

Sunday, August 30th 1-3PM

Synea Tan
28 Torrens Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 2H8
Multiple genera
Use side gate

Sunday, August 30th 11 AM-6 PM

Roehampton Orchids (Andrew Geimar)
688 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON M4S 2N3
Jewel orchids, Phragmipedium, Paphiopedilum and Phalaenopsis

Free parking located on side streets such as Soudan. Please enter store from the front. Staff will be showing everyone around. Maximum 2 people can enter the growing area at a time. Each tour will take approximately 10-15 minutes, members are welcome to browse and purchase at the end.

08/07/2026

Mark your caldendar!!

07/27/2026

WHICH ORCHID SHOULD A BEGINNER BUY?
Not every orchid is the best place to start.
While seedlings and flask-grown orchids are exciting, they require patience and experience before you'll see flowers.
For most beginners, a healthy Phalaenopsis that has just finished blooming is the ideal choice. It gives you the chance to learn the complete care cycle, from growing new roots and leaves to producing your very first flower spike and enjoying a successful rebloom.
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07/27/2026

THIS AIR ROOT IS TELLING YOU 👀
Not all orchid roots belong inside the pot.
Air roots are completely normal, and they're full of clues about your orchid's health.
Here's what to look for:
🟢 Healthy green = Well hydrated and actively growing
⚪ Healthy silver = Dry but healthy, ready for water
〰️ Wrinkled = Dehydrated
💔 Broken = Physically damaged
🟤 Dry = Dead or no longer functioning
⚫ Rotting = Too much moisture or poor airflow
Don't cut an air root just because it's outside the pot.
First, learn what it's trying to tell you.
Your orchid is talking...

07/20/2026

Great growing, Lydia! Look at all the blooms on this Thunia!

07/12/2026

Essex County Orchid Society is invited!!!!
SOOS would like to invite all Orchid Society Members to SUMMER ORCHIDFEST 2026 Sunday, August 2nd, Toronto Botanical Garden, Floral Hall Admission Fee:

Bring your favourite dish to share 9 - 10 am Registration of Orchids for Judging Bring your gorgeous summer bloomers for judging. 10 - Noon Toronto Judging Centre’s Monthly AOS Judging Stay to learn more about your special orchid as you watch how the judges do the research to compare it to previous awards and discuss its potential.

11 am Noon 1 pm Break Orchid Sales – Afri Orchids, South Africa Pick up your pre-orders and buy yet another to take home. Potluck What can be better than great food and orchid friends on a summer afternoon?

Lourens Grobler – Afri Orchids, South Africa • Talk 1 (More info will follow) Dessert • Talk 2 (More info will follow) To attend the presentations virtually via ZOOM: Click to join from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://zoom.us/j/99080976383?pwd=gIvMuy4b27KmWqanmwdpeky85FKnyR.1 Meeting ID: 990 8097 6383 Passcode: 404281 Note: 1. No Vendor or Member Sales Tables, Raffle, or Show Tables. 2. If you would like to help with setup, please email [email protected].

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07/12/2026

Come wish Sandy a Happy 80th Birthday today!

07/09/2026

Summer Social coming soon, July 20 th at Colasanti's, 3 pm! RVP

06/30/2026

Happy Canada Day everone! Stay cool and your plants also!🥰

06/29/2026

Canada Day Special Sale - 22 Orchids with flowers or buds.
Contact - MagicOasis - [email protected]

To celebrate Canada Day, we are offering 22 special varieties of orchids — ALL with flowers or buds!

BUSK Bulb. sikkimense 25
M303 Chz. Hsinying Pink Doll 'Pink Doll' BM/TOGA (Bct. Little Mermaid x Rlc. Li Jiuan Dancer) 35
M347 Pcv. Golden Peacock (Bl. Richard Mueller x Psh. vitellina) 25
M368 Ctt. Sagarik Wax 'D F' (C. Summerland Girl x Ctt. Chocolate Drop) 35
M394 Rlc. Hsinying Sunbeam 'Juliets' (C. Tokyo Magic x Rlc. Kat E-Sun) 25
M422 Caulocattleya Chantilly Lace 'Twinkle' (C. El Dorado Splash x Caularthron bicornutum) 25
M423 Rth. Hsinying Starlight 'Pink Lady' (Rth. Star Parade x C. Dakao) 25
M433 C. Mini Song 'Fantasy' (Mini Purple x Mari's Song) 25
M444 Bc. Keowee 'M' (C. Lorraine Shirai x B. nodosa) 25
M447 Rby. Copper Queen 'H&R' (Rlc. Toshie Aoki x Bc. Richard Mueller) 30
M466 Bc. Rustic Spots 'H&R' (Bc. Richard Mueller x C. Landate) 35
M476 Ctna. Why Not 'Yellow Kitty' 20
M482 Rlc. Hsinying Rouge 'Hsinying' (Creation x Elegant Dancer) 25
M486 Sergioara Hsinying Free Trick 'Sunrise' (Rth. Tzeng Wen Free x Ett.Volcano Trick) 25
M487 Rlc. Dick Smith 'Dark Beauty' (Hisako Akatsuka x Hawaiian Lightning) 25
M511 C. Chung Haw Sweet 'Yo Wei' (Matte Shave x loddigesii) 30
M516 Psh. Goldstern 'Oc*****sy' (vitellina x cochleata) 55
M533 Bc. (Hoku Gem x C. Jungle Elf) 'Lu Chi' 25
MD72 Den. Enobi Purple 'Splash' (Enobi Komachi x Laguna Princess) 25
OM 3 Lsz. (Leomesezia) Lava Burst 'Puanani' AM/AOS 20
OMM5 Onc. (Psy.) Mariposa 40
YD146 Bc. Wonder Star 'Jungle Elf' (B. nodosa x Morning Glory) 25