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Orchids 101 in Tucson
October 22, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am MST
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$30 Non-Member / $24 Member
Who hasn’t, at one time or another, bought or been given an orchid in bloom, and once it has finished blooming wondered how to keep it alive and bloom again? We will discuss and show the basics of orchid culture in the desert environment of Tucson. You can grow orchids in a home or greenhouse, but there are certain requirements to help orchids flourish in Tucson.
We will show how to repot an orchid, dive into potting materials, light, water, humidity requirements, and fertilizers necessary for your orchids to bloom. There will be ample time for questions. If you have an orchid that needs help, bring it to the class! Get expert advice from two seasoned Tucson orchid growers.
Instructors:
Instructor
Tony Knight
Born and raised in Kenya, Tony Knight has grown orchids in a variety of places including Kenya, Colorado and now Tucson. Moving to Tucson 10 years ago required learning how to grow orchids in a hot, dry and low humidity environment. I moved my orchid collection from Colorado into a small greenhouse in order to provide the humidity and temperature that the orchids require to flourish.
Instructor
Sheri Musil
Sheri Musil bought her first orchid at a deep discount with just one flower left 35 years ago and never looked back. She’s grown orchids in Tucson indoors under lights, outdoors (most orchids won’t survive outdoors here so don’t get too excited!) and in a greenhouse. She’s always looking for better ways to grow and bloom her 100+ orchids.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
No refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration, garden closure, or inclement weather, in which case, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.
