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SUMMARY:Annual Orchid Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:Annual Orchid Show & Sale\n“For the Love of Orchids\,” by the Susquehanna Orchid Society\nMember-Only Preview: Thursday\, January 30\, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.\nOpen to the Public: Friday\, January 31 through Sunday\, February 2\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\nThe Susquehanna Orchid Society presents its 41st annual orchid show and sale in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory. More than 1\,000 orchids representing hundreds of varieties will be on display\, including rare species and unique hybrids. Daily informational sessions will take place in the exhibition and Garden Cottage. In addition\, vendors will have orchids for sale; various orchid societies will have showy displays that will be judged onsite and presented with national awards. Included in admission; free for members. \nClick here to see the show exhibitors\, vendors and orchid societies. \nSchedule of Events\nSusquehanna Orchid Society Informational Table: Daily\, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.\n\nRepot Spot: Bring your orchids for assistance in dividing and repotting. Supplies can be purchased in the vendor area.\nAsk the Orchid Experts: Bring your orchids\, or photos\, and get advice from expert growers. These orchids may be kept in the designated “plant sitting” area during your visit.\n\n30-Minute Informational Sessions:  These take place in the Garden Cottage\, no sign-up is necessary. Please come early for the best seating. \nFriday\, January 31\n10 a.m. – “Growing Vandas in Your Home” by Walt Meshaka \n11 a.m. – “How Not to Kill Your Orchid” by John Stoner \n12 p.m. – “Growing Media – How to Choose” by PK Dennis \n2 p.m. – “What I’ve learned in My First Year of Growing Orchids” by Missy Cooper \n3 p.m. – “What Pot to Use – How to Choose” by John Whiting \nSaturday\, February 1\n10 a.m. – “The Secret to Successfully Growing Orchids” by Ken Meier \n11 a.m. – “Growing Media – How to Choose” by PK Dennis \n12 p.m. – “Growing Phalaenopsis in Your Home” by Trey Pyfer \n1 p.m. – “Treating Orchid Pests & Diseases” by Walt Meshaka \n2 p.m. – “Your Orchid Questions Answered” by Steve Male & Walt Meshaka \n3 p.m. – “How to Buy the Best Orchid for You” by John Whiting \nSunday\, February 2\n10 a.m. – “Growing & Blooming Tolumnia Orchids” by John Stoner \n11 a.m. – “Slipper Orchid Culture & Care” by Wade Hollenbach \n12 p.m. – “How to Divide & Repot Orchids” by Walt Meshaka \n1 p.m. – “Growing Media – How to Choose” by PK Dennis \n2 p.m. – “Growing Cymbidium Orchids” by Jay Holcomb \nNew this year! Kelley’s Korner Orchid Supplies is featuring New Zealand Tree Fern Fiber\, the latest addition to potting media for orchid growers. This is recommended for those who grow orchids inside their home\, as it is easy to rewet\, and it wicks moisture evenly throughout the pot. Orchid growers are raving about the results of this media\, which is expected to last 5 years before needing to be refreshed.  It is also a sustainably harvested product.
URL:https://www.hersheygardens.org/event/annual-orchid-show-sale/2025-01-31/
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