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Orchid Society of Greater Kansas City

The Orchid Society of Greater Kansas City welcomes all orchids growers and enthusiasts.

No matter if you have hundreds of orchids or just one this is the place to meet, learn and share your love with like-minded people.

08/17/2026

A big Thank You to Powell Gardens for hosting OSGKC picnic! Special Thanks to Brent Tucker for the wonderful tour of the orchid and plant collection.

07/14/2026

Should be lots of cool plants to bid on! All plants/proceeds benefit the Kansas Orchid Society. This event is open to all plant lovers!

06/30/2026

Members only event. Yearly membership can be purchased for $25 at the event.

OSGKC Members' Market Place
Sunday, July 12, 2026
2-4:30 p.m.
Merriam Community Center

SALE ITEMS...
Orchids
House & Garden Plants
Pots, Media & Supplies
Garden Accessories
Garden Produce, Eggs, & Other Surprising Items
And...ORCHID BINGO!

06/05/2026

AOS Judge Tim Culbertson (Instagram ) will discuss the fascinating Parvisepalum Paphiopedilums known for their vibrant colors and large flowers with pronounced "pouches" aka labellum.
Tim will also bring orchids for sale.

Meeting is held at Merriam Community Center
1:30 - 2:14 pm Social Time and Beginners Group
2:15 - 3:00 pm General Meeting
3.00 - 4:00 pm Topic of the Month

05/06/2026

May 17 meeting's topic is "Native Terrestrials" presented by Doug Martin. Join us!

Merriam Community Center, 6040 Slater street, Merriam, KS 66202
1:30 - 2.15pm Social Time and Beginners Group
2.15 - 3.00pm General Meeting
3.00 - 4.00pm Topic of the Month

04/30/2026

Thank you, everyone, who attended our annual Orchid Auction.

And a huge Thanks to our generous donors for auction plants and growing supplies -
Timbucktoo Orchids,
Sunset Valley Orchids,
Powell Gardens,
Windy Hill Gardens,
Austin Creek Orchids,
Natts Orchids,
,
The Orchidloft,
Deerwood Orchids,
The Maui Orchid Whisperer,
Tim Culbertson,
Ray Potts,
Dr. Dan Schlozman

And, of course, shoutout to the amazing auctioneer and all the volunteers who put time and effort to ensure that everything went smooth and enjoyable.

04/23/2026

ORCHIDS will be in our fundraiser/auction this weekend!

This Sunday April 26, 2pm - 4.30 pm. At Merriam Community Center. 6040 Slater street, Merriam, KS 660202. Free entey
Non auction plants start at $5.

Here is the list of orchids for auction, more orchids added daily!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aAhZy3JF1h2MF7tKTNHDxOl9TwUCsoNrV-5qlWPeMco/edit?usp=drivesdk

04/16/2026

Today, April 16th, is a National Orchid Day - The day to recognize diversity, beauty and fragrance of the orchid family which includes over 28,000 species plus countless hybrids and cultivars. So many to love!

04/14/2026

Our orchid auction fundraiser is just around the corner. Don’t miss your chance to take home something truly special! From easy, beginner-friendly orchids to rare and exciting picks for experienced growers, there will be something something for everyone.

April 26, at Merriam Community Center. 6040 Slater street, Merriam, 66062
2pm to 4.30 pm.
Non auction plants start at $5

03/31/2026

Only few weeks left till our Annual Fundraiser ORCHID AUCTION!!! Lots of orchids and free entry.

Sunday April 26, 2pm - 4.30pm
Merriam Community Center - 6040 Slater st., Merriam, KS, 66202

Address

6040 Slater Street
Merriam, KS
66202

Website

http://www.osgkc.org/, http://www.kcorchidshow.org/

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