South Carolina Orchid Society

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An AOS Affiliate. The South Carolina Orchid Society (SCOS), an affiliate of the American Orchid Society, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Join us at 1:00 PM, 3rd Sunday monthly at the
Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia Building at
1605 Park Circle, Columbia SC
(corner of Blossom and Pickens Streets- near USC) We welcome all individuals – – SCOS does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientations, race, religion, or veteran status – – who delight in growing and enjoying orchids. The South Carolina Orchid Society has been inspiring orchid growers for more than 40 years by sharing a variety of information about orchids including culture, conservation, and hybridization. One way this is accomplished is through regular programs featuring the foremost speakers on orchid related topics. The Society also exhibits in several regional orchid shows each year. Our Mission is to educate and inform our members and the general public by promoting the culture, hybridization, and conservation of orchids

Our meetings usually have a speaker or workshop on a pre-set topic- then a section for "show and tell" where you can bring in your orchids and display them and talk to the group about how you grow them or ask specific questions you might have. Following this- we typically have a raffle where donated plants and supplies are offered to anybody who's purchased raffle ticket is selected for that day.

10/11/2026

10/05/2026

Just TWO WEEKS AWAY is one of our biggest events of the year- the Annual Fall Orchid Auction!!!

We open the doors at NOON on Sunday, October 18th and ALL ARE WELCOME (no membership required!!!). We will have 100 items up for bid- from blooming plants, to seedlings (and everything in between!) - artwork- and supplies!

We will have doorprizes- games and raffles as well- so you can leave with goodies and no purchase necessary!

We hope to see you there!!!!

09/23/2026

Have you been dividing your orchids this season?
Are you thinking about "downsizing" your collection?
Do you have a few EXTRAS?

WE WOULD LOVE TO HELP!!
Our auction not only has 100 plants/items for bids- but we have tons of GAMES- RAFFLES and GIVEAWAYS- and we always need MORE PLANTS!!

If you have any plants that could use a new home- LET US KNOW!!
We are happy to do a pick-up and help you give them a new home!

09/22/2026

It's almost time!!!

This is our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year- and this year- it's EARLIER to give you even more selection!!!

We hope you can join us on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18th in Columbia at the Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia building at the corner of Blossom and Pickens Streets.

We will have 100 items for LIVE AUCTION!!
Blooming plants!!
Seedlings!
Orchid Artwork!
Orchid Supplies!!
and even some games and giveaways- no purchase necessary to possibly go home with some new orchids!!!

Put the date on your calendar NOW!!!

OH- and did I mention??
For the FIRST TIME EVER- we are offering South Carolina Orchid Society members a 10% discount on their total purchase that day!!!!
AND YES- if your membership has lapsed- or you want to sign up that day- you can- and YOU GET THE DISCOUNT!!!

We hope to see you then for a great day of fun and orchids!!!

09/18/2026

09/14/2026

SNEAK PEEK!!!
Next Saturday- September 19th- the South Carolina Orchid Society meeting will be held at Carter and Holmes Orchids in Newberry SC.

This event is OPEN TO ALL- but members will get a special treat!! (See below)

We start the day at 10 AM with a special “behind the scenes” tour where you can visit all the private greenhouses where they house their biggest and oldest plants and then to the growing houses for seedlings and new varieties.

The photos attached will give you just a sample of all of the hundreds of shapes- colors- and types of orchid’s in their collection.

Then, you have time to shop blooming, budded and young plants from their wide assortment.

MEMBER SPECIAL-
If you are a member of the South Carolina Orchid Society- Aiken and Augusta Orchid Society- or the Coastal Carolina Orchid Society- you get a 10-25% discount with your purchase!!!

But don’t worry!!
If you’re not a member- you can join the Society that day and get the deals!!

Be sure to join us at NOON for a great presentation from Bridget Uzar of Carter and Holmes on “An Introduction to Tropical Ladyslippers”. It’s made for beginners and experienced growers alike!!

We hope you’ll join us Saturday !!!

09/03/2026

Our show gets better every year and thanks to Making It Grow for the feature!

08/31/2026

Be sure to tune in tomorrow night to see highlights and interviews from the South Carolina Orchid Society show and sale earlier this year!!

08/30/2026

Looking for something unique and fun to do in September?
How about join us for a short "ROAD TRIP" up to see our friends at Carter & Holmes Orchids in Newberry South Carolina?

This is an event for EVERYONE- no membership required!!!!

Carter & Holmes Orchids have been in business since 1947 and are world renowned for their amazing orchid hybrids and contributions to growers everywhere. We are very excited to have an opportunity for BEHIND THE SCENES tours- taking a look at their breeding stock- mature plants- seedlings and all the things you normally would not be able to view.

And then- just to make it even more fun- WE HAVE SHOPPING TIME!!! Anything you might want: seedling plants, mature plants - even tropical plants- ALL FOR SALE!

And- as a special bonus for current South Carolina Orchid Society Members- you will get special discounts for everything you buy that day!!! Just make sure you let them know you are a member- and you get a better price!!

On top of all that- we also have a fascinating presentation from Bridget Uzar: "An Introduction to Tropical Ladyslippers"!

These amazing plants are great additions to your collection- but there are some basics that you need to know to be successful. Bridget will give us an overview on 2 families in this group and answer any questions you might have.

ROAD TRIP
BEHIND THE SCENES
SHOPPING (with a discount?!?!)
GREAT PRESENTATION
SNACKS

What more could you want?
Be sure to join us SATURDAY, September 19th - starting with the tour at 10:00 AM and shopping and presentation to follow!!

We can't wait to see you there!!

Address

1605 Park Circle
Columbia, SC
29201

Opening Hours

12pm - 2pm

Website

http://Southcarolinaorchidsociety.org/

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