The meeting begins at 1pm with Grower Tips, where OOS members address a specific orchid growing challenge, e.g. a specific pest, repotting, mounting, humidity, or fertilization, and answer questions from the audience. Come with questions, and they’ll provide answers! The Business Meeting will follow at 1:20–1:50pm; Program Presentation at 2–3pm; and Show Table, Auction, and Raffle at 3–3:30pm. Follow CDC guidelines with respect to COVID-19 precautions.

Program Presentation

“What’s in a Name?” by Rich Ackerman

This introductory talk will help you understand the basics of orchid naming. From the tag in a pot you can tell whether the orchid is a species or a hybrid, and a whole lot more. Bring a pen or pencil for Rich’s engaging, interactive presentation!

Speaker’s Biography

Rich Ackerman has lived in Fort Lauderdale, FL, for over thirty years, where he has grown a wide variety of plants. His current interest is Florida native orchids. He caught the orchid bug attending the World Orchid Conference in Miami in 2008.

Some of what keeps him busy includes:

• Florida Master Gardener Volunteer
• Past President of the Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society
• Urban Horticulture Advisory Board for UF/IFAS Broward County Extension
• Advisory Council at Flamingo Gardens
• Professor Emeritus at Broward College