Congratulations to EIOS club member, Phil Mears for this AOS award of culture to his plant. He has grown this for many years and this was the best bloom yet.
The Eastern Iowa Orchid Society (EIOS), formerly the Iowa City Orchid Society, is as our logo states “A small group of people with a big love of growing orchids”. Members come from all around eastern Iowa. We meet at the Shueyville Church, Shueyville, Iowa.
The church is located 1 mile EAST of Exit 10 (Swisher-Shueyville) off interstate 380. Our meetings begin with a social time at 6:30 pm; followed by the official meeting and an educational program at 7:00 pm. Meetings are free and open to anyone interested in orchids! Our club displays orchids at regional orchid shows and participates in American Orchid Society orchid judging. Meetings include educational programs on beginning orchid growing, discussion about various types of orchids, and orchid conservation. Check out our brief video!
Our newsletters highlight activities of the society. They contain photos of member's orchids, educational material, and summary of meeting activities. Newsletters will now be published only quarterly.
Our next meeting will be April 4th, 2024 at the Shueyville Church. Our meeting was to feature Carson Whitlow speaking on Blue Cats but that had to be reschedule so we will have a HANDS ON WORKSHOP ON REPOTTING USING JAPANESE TECHNIQUE KOKEDAMA
Kokedama is moss spheres that contain the orchid roots around a hollow or coarse bark center. Allowing the center to dry to eliminate root rot. The spheres can be hung to help with space issues and also a visually appealing way to display orchids. Bring a phalaenopsis that you're willing to take a chance on and let's create an orchid kokedama. A hands on program. All other supplies will be provided. Please respond by Sunday March 24th if you are planning to participate so that I will have enough supplies.
THE EASTERN IOWA ORCHID SOCIETY EXHIBIT pictured here: SHOW TROPHY winner for the Best Display in the Show and winner of the People's Choice Award
Our 2023 show was the largest ever with over 480 entries. Eastern Iowa Display was voted the People' Choice Award by attendees. The exhibit also received the Show Trophy judged by AOS judges. The show was attended by around 500 people. The ever popular Halloween theme is a real hit!
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