Orchid enthusiasts can learn how to grow and care for orchids through a variety of classes offered during The Oceans of Orchids Show. All of the speakers are expert growers who are eager to share their knowledge, growing tricks, and enthusiasm for orchids.

In addition to the demonstrations and classes, the Newport Harbor Orchid Society will be offering “Hands on” potting workshops on Saturday, February 14th and Sunday, February 15th at 4:00pm each day. You will receive expert instruction and repot an orchid to take home and keep. 

All materials and the orchid are included in the $20 donation. Please click on the PayPal button below to register and pay for the class. The number of openings is limited each day of a first come, first serve basis.

Class Schedules

Friday, February 12, 2010
12 Noon	Dr. Paul Tuskes	“Phalaenopsis Orchids and Their Culture”
2:00 p.m.	Fred Clarke	“Cattleya Orchids and Their Culture” (potting demonstration) TOP OF PAGE
Saturday, February 13, 2010
10:00 a.m.	Winn Winmaw	“Vandaceous Orchids and Their Culture”
12 Noon	Tom Biggart	"The Culture of Rupiculous Laelias”
2:00 p.m.	Everett Stockstill	“Visually Identifying Cymbidium Virus, Prevention and Testing” (If you have a Cymbidium that you suspect may have a virus, bring it to the class and Mr. Stockstill will teach you how to use the Agdia Orchid Virus Kit).
4:00 p.m.	Paula and John Butler	Orchid Potting Workshop: "Learn How to Repot Orchids" ($20.00 non-refundable registration fee required. The fee covers the cost of a quality Cymbidium or Cattleya, orchid, pot, and potting supplies. To register via e-mail, contact Nancy Benay at ndbenay@cox.net. Enrollment limited to the first 20 registrants. To pay for the class, use PayPal or mail a check to Richard Hara, Treasurer, 10749 La Terraza Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Make check payable to the Newport Harbor Orchid Society). TOP OF PAGE
Sunday, February 14, 2010
12 Noon	Dr. Guy Gottschalk	“Growing Orchids Outdoors in Southern California”
2:00 p.m.	Dr. Merle Robboy	“My First Orchid”
4:00 p.m.	Espie Quinn	Orchid Potting Workshop: "Learn How to Repot Orchids" ($20.00 non-refundable registration fee required. The fee covers the cost of a quality Cymbidium or Cattleya, orchid, pot, and potting supplies. To register via e-mail, contact Nancy Benay at ndbenay@cox.net. Enrollment limited to the first 20 registrants. To pay for the class, use PayPal or mail a check to Richard Hara, Treasurer, 10749 La Terraza Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Make check payable to the Newport Harbor Orchid Society). TOP OF PAGE