Jacksonville Orchid Society

10/09/2026

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE EVENING OF TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER 2026 FROM 6:30 – 9 PM WITH THE JACKSONVILLE ORCHID SOCIETY (JOS).

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT:
1 – OCTOBER PROGRAM – Orchid Triage with JOS Member Dr. Courtney Hackney.
2 - EDUCATION PROGRAM - Lois Rasmussen will discuss "Dendrobium Sections."
3 – RAFFLE TABLE – Purchase your tickets for a chance on quality orchids… Cheap!
4 – SHOW TABLE – Please bring your blooming orchids for friendly judging.
5 – NO MEMBER ORCHID SALES
6 – MEMBER SILENT AUCTION OF TWO ORCHIDS IS ALLOWED
7 – MEETING START TIME IS 6:30PM

PLEASE NOTE: NO MEMBER ORCHID SALES AT THIS EVENT!

EVENTS:
Doors will open at 5:30 PM for the Education Program, and the meeting will begin promptly at 6:30PM. Prior to the start of the meeting, please buy your raffle tickets.

OCTOBER PROGRAM - The JOS' own Dr. Courtney Hackney will discuss "Orchid Triage." Too many orchids? Orchids are ill? You don't want to miss this presentation.

RAFFLE:
A variety of plants will be available for the raffle table. Don’t miss this chance to pick up different genera of orchids to add to your collection at a good price.

NO MEMBER ORCHID SALES

SILENT AUCTION:
Individual JOS members may offer up to two (2) orchids for Silent Auction at this meeting. See the Silent Auction Plants Seller link below for additional information.

NOTE:
If you sell your orchid or closely related product as an individual sale or via Silent Auction at a JOS event, you must elect to donate either 20% or 100% of the selling price to the JOS.
All member plant sales and silent auction sales must settle with Treasurer Christine Peterson that night. Minimum of 20% of all sales paid to JOS.

SHOW TABLE:
Please bring your blooming orchids for friendly judging. Novice growers are especially encouraged to participate – this is a friendly way to start showing your orchids in a category reserved for the new grower.
Be sure to see the links below for more information and supporting forms.

LOCATION:
Mandarin Garden Club 2892 Loretto Road Jacksonville, FL 32223

OVERVIEW:
The Jacksonville Orchid Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except in May and December) at the Mandarin Garden Club at 2892 Loretto Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223. Guests and visitors are always welcome! If you decide to join after coming to a few meetings, membership is $35.00 for a family and $25.00 for individuals.
CHRONOLOGY:
5:00-6:30 PM Setup, vendor plant sales, silent auction, raffle ticket sales, snacks
5:30-6:00 PM Education Program
6:30-8:30 PM Business meeting/announcements/Presentation
8:30 PM Silent auction
9:00 PM Adjourn

GENERAL:
Our General Meeting is a good time to ask questions from our expert growers and get tips for what to do when there is a problem. We cover a wide variety of topics including species and hybrids that are good to grow in this area, identification of pests and diseases, watering and fertilizing, and where to grow your orchids.
Individual JOS members may offer up to two (2) orchids for Silent Auction at this meeting.

10/09/2026

10/01/2026

- - OPEN! - -

The OCTOBER 2026 Jacksonville Orchid Society (JOS) Orchid Beauty Contest (OBC) is now ...

- - OPEN! - -

As before, the rules are simple. Post your picture of your pretty orchid growing during the month and we'll judge it for the OBC at the end of the month.

HERE'S HOW IT WILL WORK
Add your orchid picture here as a Comment at the bottom of this posting and note it as your entry for the OBC. Include your name and the name of the orchid. Multiple entries in a month are encouraged and hoped for!

The OCTOBER 2026 image shown here is of: Brassocattleya Rustic Spots by Art & Jane Russell.

JUDGING
Participation is open to all members of the Jacksonville Orchid Society. Orchids will be judged on the first day after each month.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
We'll announce the winner at the following month's meeting of the JOS. The winner will receive raffle tickets for the evening's drawing.

OTHER THOUGHTS ON THE OBC
You don't need an expensive camera to enter pictures like the one below as it was done on an older iPhone. Keep it simple; a smart phone can record amazing images.

We just want to see pretty orchids.

09/01/2026

- - CLOSED! - -

The SEPTEMBER 2026 Jacksonville Orchid Society (JOS) Orchid Beauty Contest (OBC) is now ...

- - CLOSED! - -

WE'LL SOON ANNOUNCE THE OCTOBER ORCHID BEAUTY CONTEST.

As before, the rules are simple. Post your picture of your pretty orchid growing during the month and we'll judge it for the OBC at the end of the month.

HERE'S HOW IT WILL WORK

Add your orchid picture here as a Comment at the bottom of this posting and note it as your entry for the OBC. Include your name and the name of the orchid. Multiple entries in a month are encouraged and hoped for!

The SEPTEMBER 2026 image shown here is of: Cattleya Aclandiana by Art & Jane Russell.

JUDGING

Participation is open to all members of the Jacksonville Orchid Society. Orchids will be judged on the first day after each month.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

We'll announce the winner at the following month's meeting of the JOS. The winner will receive raffle tickets for the evening's drawing.

OTHER THOUGHTS ON THE OBC

You don't need an expensive camera to enter pictures like the one below as it was done on an older iPhone. Keep it simple; a smart phone can record amazing images.

We just want see to pretty orchids.

08/14/2026

Mark Your Calendars NOW!

08/01/2026

- - CLOSED! - -

The AUGUST 2026 Jacksonville Orchid Society (JOS) Orchid Beauty Contest (OBC) is now

- - CLOSED! - -

WE'LL SOON OPEN THE SEPTEMBER ORCHID BEAUTY CONTEST

As before, the rules are simple. Post your picture of your pretty orchid growing during the month and we'll judge it for the OBC at the end of the month.

HERE'S HOW IT WILL WORK
Add your orchid picture here as a Comment at the bottom of this posting and note it as your entry for the OBC. Include your name and the name of the orchid. Multiple entries in a month are encouraged and hoped for!

The AUGUST 2026 image shown here is of: Myrmecocattleya SunCoast Pink Passion by Art & Jane Russell.

JUDGING
Participation is open to all members of the Jacksonville Orchid Society. Orchids will be judged on the first day after each month.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
We'll announce the winner at the following month's meeting of the JOS. The winner will receive raffle tickets for the evening's drawing.

OTHER THOUGHTS ON THE OBC
You don't need an expensive camera to enter pictures like the one below as it was done on an older iPhone. Keep it simple; a smart phone can record amazing images.

We just want see to pretty orchids.

07/01/2026

- - CLOSED! - -

The JULY 2026 Jacksonville Orchid Society (JOS) Orchid Beauty Contest (OBC) is now
- - CLOSED - -

STAND BY FOR THE AUGUST ORCHID BEAUTY CONTEST. WE'LL HAVE IT UP LATER TODAY.

As before, the rules are simple. Post your picture of your pretty orchid growing during the month and we'll judge it for the OBC at the end of the month.

HERE'S HOW IT WILL WORK
Add your orchid picture here as a Comment at the bottom of this posting and note it as your entry for the OBC. Include your name and the name of the orchid. Multiple entries in a month are encouraged and hoped for!

The JULY 2026 image shown here is of: Dendrobium sulcatum by Art & Jane Russell.

JUDGING
Participation is open to all members of the Jacksonville Orchid Society. Orchids will be judged on the first day after each month.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
We'll announce the winner at the following month's meeting of the JOS. The winner will receive raffle tickets for the evening's drawing.

OTHER THOUGHTS ON THE OBC
You don't need an expensive camera to enter pictures like the one below as it was done on an older iPhone. Keep it simple; a smart phone can record amazing images.

We just want see to pretty orchids.

06/01/2026

- - CLOSED! - -

The JUNE 2026 Jacksonville Orchid Society (JOS) Orchid Beauty Contest (OBC) is now

- - CLOSED - -

WE'LL ANNOUNCE THEN JULY ORCHID BEAUTY CONTEST NEXT MONTH!

As before, the rules are simple. Post your picture of your pretty orchid growing during the month and we'll judge it for the OBC at the end of the month.

HERE'S HOW IT WILL WORK
Add your orchid picture here as a Comment at the bottom of this posting and note it as your entry for the OBC. Include your name and the name of the orchid. Multiple entries in a month are encouraged and hoped for!

The JUNE 2026 image shown here is of: Dockrilla wassellii by Art & Jane Russell.

JUDGING
Participation is open to all members of the Jacksonville Orchid Society. Orchids will be judged on the first day after each month.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
We'll announce the winner at the following month's meeting of the JOS. The winner will receive raffle tickets for the evening's drawing.

OTHER THOUGHTS ON THE OBC
You don't need an expensive camera to enter pictures like the one below as it was done on an older iPhone. Keep it simple; a smart phone can record amazing images.

We just want see to pretty orchids.

05/03/2026

- - CLOSED! - -

The MAY 2026 Jacksonville Orchid Society (JOS) Orchid Beauty Contest (OBC) is now

- - CLOSED - -

WE'LL ANNOUNCE THEN NEXT ORCHID BEAUTY CONTEST NEXT MONTH!

As before, the rules are simple. Post your picture of your pretty orchid growing during the month and we'll judge it for the OBC at the end of the month.

HERE'S HOW IT WILL WORK
Add your orchid picture here as a Comment at the bottom of this posting and note it as your entry for the OBC. Include your name and the name of the orchid. Multiple entries in a month are encouraged and hoped for!

The MAY 2026 image shown here is of: Myrmecocattleya Alberto Porras by Art & Jane Russell.

JUDGING
Participation is open to all members of the Jacksonville Orchid Society. Orchids will be judged on the first day after each month.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
We'll announce the winner at the following month's meeting of the JOS. The winner will receive raffle tickets for the evening's drawing.

OTHER THOUGHTS ON THE OBC
You don't need an expensive camera to enter pictures like the one below as it was done on an older iPhone. Keep it simple; a smart phone can record amazing images.

We just want see to pretty orchids.

04/02/2026

- - CLOSED! - -

The APRIL 2026 Jacksonville Orchid Society (JOS) Orchid Beauty Contest (OBC) is now

- - CLOSED - - WE'LL SOON ANNOUNCE THE MAY JOS ORCHID BEAUTY CONTEST!

As before, the rules are simple. Post your picture of your pretty orchid growing during the month and we'll judge it for the OBC at the end of the month.

HERE'S HOW IT WILL WORK
Add your orchid picture here as a Comment at the bottom of this posting and note it as your entry for the OBC. Include your name and the name of the orchid. Multiple entries in a month are encouraged and hoped for!

The APRIL 2026 image shown here is of: Dendrobium Love Memory 'Fizz' by Art & Jane Russell.

JUDGING
Participation is open to all members of the Jacksonville Orchid Society. Orchids will be judged on the first day after each month.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
We'll announce the winner at the following month's meeting of the JOS. The winner will receive raffle tickets for the evening's drawing.

OTHER THOUGHTS ON THE OBC
You don't need an expensive camera to enter pictures like the one below as it was done on an older iPhone. Keep it simple; a smart phone can record amazing images.

We just want see to pretty orchids.