Featured Event

2023

The MN Winter Carnival Orchid Show (2023) is happening January 28-29, 2023 from 10am-4pm at the Margaret McNeely Conservatory in Como Park, St. Paul. See details here.

2021

OSM events fall 2021:

Sept 3-4 (Friday- Sat) 9am-9pm State Fair Show
Sept 11t Saturday at Bachmans 9am-noon Member plant sale
Sept 23-25 (Thursday- Sat) Chicago Bus Trip

2021 DGFS Plant Sale: The NOS had space at the DGFS Plant Sale at the Rose Garden parking lot Saturday, May29, 2021. Masks required and sanitation stations were provided.

2019 Plant Sale

• Orchid Society of Minnesota "Winter Carnival Orchid Show" is being held January 25 - 26, 2020 at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN.
• Oct. 20, 2019 Orchid talk on Angaecoids at St. Andrews by the Lake Episcopal Church, at 2802 Minnesota Avenue (on Park Point)
• The Orchid Society of Minnesota will be having their State Fair Show August 30 and 31 (Fri& Sat), 2019
• The Chicagoland Orchid Trip happens Sept 19-21, 2019 (Thurs-Sat) $195. Great Fun! Contact Linda soon at lssorchid@gmail.com.
• We will be having our annual NOS Sale and Repotting Event Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Engwalls Floral Building 10-2pm.

Fall 2018 Orchid Sale

Saturday, September 15, 2018, the NOS will be having our Fall Sale, Display and Repotting Service at Engwalls Floral Center from 10am to 2pm. Engwalls is located at 4749 Hermantown Road.

St. Paul Winter Carnival Orchid Show and Sale January 26-27, 2018.

Fall 2017 Orchid Sale

The Northland Orchid Society is having its annual Orchid Sale, Repotting Service and Orchid Display at Engwalls Floral Center, 4749 Hermantown Road, Saturday, September 16th, 2017 from 10am- 2pm. Engwalls will be opening their corn maze that day too! This is an opportunity to find interesting orchids at a reasonable price, and to ask questions about growing orchids.

There will be a repotting service for plants you have that need repotting, at a cost of $1 per inch pot size. Potting supplies, fertilizer, and bark will be available for sale. Culture sheets and advice also available. And orchids willing, we will have some fun orchids on display!

Plant sale at DGFS Sale Spring 2017

The NOS is planning to participate in the Duluth Garden Flower Society's sale at the Duluth Rose Garden parking lot Saturday, May 27, 2017, where members can sell orchids or garden plants.

Orchid Sales

Northland Orchid Society holds an annual orchid sale each fall, which is the society's main fund-raising event and is open to the public. There is a selection of orchids from members for sale, along with potting mix, fertilizer, and other orchid growing supplies. A repotting service is available for a small fee.

The annual sale is a great way for orchid lovers to pick up some interesting orchids at reasonable cost and ask local orchid growers questions about growing orchids. The sale hours are usually from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, but many times the plants have sold before closing time. It's a good idea to come early. Most plants are potted, and some are bare-root and need potting.

Many plants for sale are in bloom. For those which are not in bloom, members usually prepare bloom pictures and offer culture information about the plants, which explains the plants' need for light, watering, fertilizing and general care. Click the links below for details of each annual sale.

Events in 2017

On Aug. 18, NOS invited Tim Culbertson to speak about about Sarcochilus orchids. Tim also brought plants for sale. Pictures will come up soon.

St. Paul Winter Carnival Orchid Show and Sale January 28-29, 2017. The NOS attended the exhibit. Vendors at the event include: Klehm's, Deerwood Orchids, Mans Farms, Natt's, Ten Shin, Iowa Orchids, Orchids Limited, New World Orchids, Ingrams Orchid Books, aSing Imports. See pictures at the Photos page.

Events in 2016

The NOS had its Orchid Display and Sale Saturday, September 17th, 10-2pm at Engwalls.

NOS had a plant sale on Saturday, May 28 at The Rose Garden parking lot. This was part of the DGFS fundraiser. We sold perennial plant divisions, bedding plants, etc. and divisions of our orchids.

MN 2016 Winter Carnival Orchid Show at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in St. Paul 

The NOS had a display table at the Winter Carnival Orchid Show at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in St. Paul. The Show was on Sat and Sunday, Jan 30 & 31st, 2016 from 10-4 pm at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in Saint Paul. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-12.

There were many wonderful orchid displays and several orchid vendors to check out, including Arnold Klehm Growers Inc., Deerwood Orchids, Ingram's Better Orchid Books, Mans Farms, Natt's Orchids, Orchids Limited, and Ten Shin Gardens ( Direct from Taiwan, R.O.C. ).

Events in 2015

2015 MN Winter Carnival Orchid Show January 24-25, 2015, St. Paul, MN

Orchid Society of Minnesota had their Winter Show at Como Park's McNeely Conservatory, Saturday and Sunday, January 24-25 from 10am- 4pm. The NOS had a display of 37 plants at the Show, and won 16 ribbons, including the 1st Display Table, and the Morrisons' Snowflake Trophy for the Best Mini in the show!

NOS Fall Plant Sale Sept. 19, 2015 at Engwalls

NOS had a Show, Sale and Repotting Service Saturday, September 19 at Engwalls in the floral building and attached greenhouse area. We offered repotting at $1 per inch of pot. Culture sheets and pedigree for just about any orchid you want to know about were available for $1 per orchid. Repotting supplies were for sale too.

DGFS Plant Sale May 30, 2015

DGFS had a plant sale at the Rose Garden parking lot at 8:00 am Saturday, May 30, 2015, where the NOS participated in selling orchids and other garden plants as a fund raiser. Visitors can buy divisions of garden plants or any orchid divisions: The NOS got 15% of sales.

NOS Spring 2015 (June) Orchid Sale

The NOS had a Display and Orchid Sale at The Depot Sunday, June 28th from 11-3pm.

On Sept 19th NOS had its annual Repotting, Orchid Sale and Display at Engwalls Garden Center.

Events in 2014

Duluth Garden Flower Socity's 19th Annual Plant Sale May 31, 2014

DGFS will have the annual plant sale in the Rose Garden Parking lot starting at 8:00 am. NOS will have several tables for selling orchid plants/divisions. This is a fundraiser for the NOS as well as a way to engage the public. Starts at 8 am so dress warm and come early for the best selection of orchids plants from many local orchid experts.

2014-Orchids: A Growing Obsession 04/30 – 05/04, 2014

The Orchid Society of Minnesota hosted the Spring 2014 American Orchid Society Members' Meeting and Show April 30th through May 4th, 2014. This event was held in conjunction with meetings of the Mid-America Orchid Congress, the Slipper Orchid Alliance, the International Phaleanopsis Alliance and Pleurothallid Alliance. For details, please visit  www.orchidsagrowingobsession.com/ and check out pictures posted at the Photo page.

NOS orchid display at the Winter Carnival Orchid Show, 2014

The Northland Orchid Society had a display at The Winter Carnival Orchid Show on January 25-26, 2014 at the McNeely Conservatory at Como Park in St. Paul. Setup was on Friday the 24th. The Show was open on Sat and Sun from 10-4pm. In total NOS plants received 4 blue, 2 red and 4 white ribbons. Elourine contributed a fantastic watercolor. Robbi of UWS contributed a lepanthes species which was pulled for AOS judging.

Click the Photo page to see pictures taken at the show.

Orchid Show at the Duluth Garden Flower Society 86th Annual Flower Show July 26, 2013

The show was held in the Great Hall at the Radisson on Friday July 26th. The show was open to the public from 12:30-6 pm. NOS had a fabulous orchid display at the show; members also entered orchids for judging in the "Houseplant" category. Click the show booklet here and check out the show galleries I and II, which can also be found in the Photos page.

2013 MN Winter Carnival Orchid Show

Northland Orchid Society attended the Winter Carnical Orchid Show on January 26 – 27, 2013 10 am – 4 pm at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Click here for a slide show of the pictures.

2014-Orchids: A Growing Obsession
April 30th – May 4th, 2014, MN

The Orchid Society of Minnesota is very pleased to host the Spring 2014 American Orchid Society Members' Meeting and Show April 30th through May 4th, 2014. This event will be held in conjunction with meetings of the Mid-America Orchid Congress, the Slipper Orchid Alliance, the International Phaleanopsis Alliance and Pleurothallid Alliance. For details, please visit http://orchidsocietyofminnesota.org/archives/114.

Northland Orchid Society Plant show with Duluth Garden Flower Society on July 29, 2012.

NOS Orchid Sale in Spring 2013

The Duluth Garden Flower Society had its Plant Sale at the Rose Garden at 8am on May 25, 2013. The NOS had several tables for selling orchid plants/divisions. This was a fundraiser for the NOS (with 20% of sale going to the NOS) as well as a way to engage the public.

Orchid Speakers

As an organization with the mission of educating the Northland area on the subject of orchids, NOS has the goal of inviting popular orchid speakers to share their passion and knowledge on orchids, which at the same time spurs the public's interest in orchids. Speakers usually bring plants with them for sale at the presentation, and NOS members enthusiastically provide treats for participants. Check out the following list for the future and past NOS orchid speakers:

Mat Pfiefer Orchid Talk Oct. 2013

Northland Orchid Society invited Mr. Mat Pfiefer, Orchid grower from Minneapolis, to present an Orchid Talk on Dendrobiums on Sunday, October 13, 2013, from 1:00 P. M. to 2:30 P. M. at The Depot.

The event was free to the public. Mr. Pfiefer gave a talk illustrated by a PowerPoint presentation: "Dendrobiums Deciphered - an Overview of the Genus." He also had plants for sale of his own and from Orchids Ltd. in Minneapolis. Please refer to the flyer for details. Updated on Oct. 14: Check out the photo gallery here.

Fred Clarke Orchid Talk October 2012

Fred is an experienced orchid grower who owns Sunset Valley Orchids in Vista, California. He specializes in growing and hybridizing catasetinae and miniature cattleyas.

Fred Clarke started Sunset Valley Orchids in 1995 as a natural outgrowth of a hobby that began 25 years earlier. Backed by over 26 years of experience in the horticultural industry as a professional grower and manager, Fred Clarke applies these skills to produce well grown and healthy orchid plants.

Fred is an accredited American Orchid Society Judge in the Pacific South Judging Region. Orchids from Sunset Valley Orchid have received hundreds of AOS awards, including 8 that have received the highest honor, the 'First Class Certificate.'

Fred is a popular speaker on many orchid subjects and travels extensively around the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Latin and South America.

Others

Visting Ross and Julie's greenhouse in June 2013

NOS is planning a trip to Ross and Julie's greenhouse in Deerwood next Sunday, June 23rd. It is a two hour drive. Plan on arriving after noon and lunch around 1:30 or 2:00.

We will have a potluck. Bring a side, veggie or salad if you can, and some beverages and chairs for seating if you have them. Ross will provide brats and hot dogs, buns, condiments and bottled water. There will be cake!

Ross and Julie will show their greenhouse. There are bulbophylums, vandas, a dracula and other orchids in bloom. And Ross will have special deals on near blooming size Paphiopedilums and a free plant with any purchase! We will also have plant raffles for a NOS fundraiser.

Come and check out the greenhouse and enjoy the day together. If the timing is right we may be able to visit showy ladyslippers and other orchids near their home.

For directios and contact information, please check out the email that Gary sent to NOS members on June 16. Call Gary if you would like a ride or if you have room for a passenger.

Duluth Garden Flower Society Events

May 25, 2013: Saturday Plant Sale at the Rose Garden 8:00 am
July 26, 2013: Friday DGFS Flower Show at the Radisson with NOS orchid display.

Congratulations to NOS member Yuqi Chen!

Yuqi achieved the 2nd place (Individual) at the 84th Minnesota FFA Convention (Floriculture) CDE from April 27 to April 30, 2013. Visit MN FFA for more details. Yuqi is a sophomore from Duluth East High School.