The purpose of this society shall be a united effort to stimulate a general interest in orchids, to exchange information of mutual interest relative to propagation, growth, cultural methods and exhibition of orchids. The Heart O' Texas Orchid Society, a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt which DBA Heart Of Texas Orchid Society is an active member of the Austin Area Garden Council, The American Orchid Society, SouthWest Regional Orchid Growers Association (SWROGA) & Orchid Digest, with member representatives attending affiliation meetings and events. Learn how to grow these amazing plants in your home, on a windowsill, or your very own greenhouse. Interests of our members vary widely. Some grow "just for fun", while others grow one or two orchids and simply love looking at the wide array of plants. Some study the botanical aspects of the more than 35,000 species. Some are serious hybridizers, while others study the various trends of hybridization. Others are both scholars of orchids and dedicated to improving the quality of cultivated orchids as American Orchid Society Judges. Joining an orchid society brings you in contact with people from a wide range of backgrounds, with a common interest in orchids. Membership in this society is open to anyone interested in growing orchids, with a willingness to exhibit and to further the general interest purposes under consideration by the society to perform literary or committee duties. Annual dues are $30.00 per individual ($2.00/month prorated after January 31st for new members), $45.00 for two at the same address. You will be given our membership directory with a list of members, the current slate of officers and committee chairpersons and the Society By-Laws. If dues are paid early for the following year you save $5. When: First Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM
Where: 2220 Barton Springs Road; Zilker Botanical Garden Center, Austin, TX 78746
Format: Enjoy show table and visiting, announcements, refreshments, program, show table and plant raffle.
