September Speaker
 

Alan Koch

“Dendrobiums”

We are pleased to have Alan Koch as our September speaker.  Alan owns and operates Gold Country Orchids where he specializes in miniature and compact Cattleya's. Alan started growing orchids in 1969 with 3 Cymbidiums given to him by an aunt. While in college, he became interested in other orchids and discovered many would grow outdoors in Southern California. He has moved five times as his orchid obsession has led to the need for more growing space. With the last move, he purchased 10 acres of land in Lincoln, California for his 300,000 orchids. He is recognized as an expert in the Brazilian Cattleya alliance and a trend setter in miniature Cattleya breeding.

Alan has been published in the Orchid Digest, and the American Orchid Society magazines. He has also been published in the proceedings of the World Orchid Conference. He is an internationally known speaker. He is a past member of the AOS Judging Committee, and the Research Committee, as well as an Accredited Judge and is Vice-chair and Training Coordinator for the California Sierra Nevada Judging Center. Alan also served two terms on the Orchid Digest Executive Committee and Board of Directors, and is one of the current directors, as well as a Trustee for the AOS.

POT Table:

The plant table for this month will be provided by Alan Koch. So don’t forget to get your raffle tickets!

7:15 PM How-To-Session

Having trouble with a plant? Bring it in this month to discuss with our membership panel.  

October Meeting

No October meeting due to Southland Orchid Show

Late Updated: 08/29/2010