National Capital Orchid Society Show and Sale
NCOS POster
On Columbus Day weekend, the National Capital Orchid Society will present its 68th annual Orchid Show at the Behnke Nurseries in Beltsville-- "Present Orchids!": Celebrating 68 Years FREE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC! Plan to visit, bring friends, see thousands of unique orchid plants in bloom, partake in their free educational lectures, meet the 'Orchid Doctor' to answer questions, visit the special Orchid Sales Area with top-quality vendors for orchid plant and supply sales, unique orchid-themed gifts, and MUCH MORE! Fall is one of the best blooming seasons for orchids in DC, so come prepared for a wonderful selection of orchids to see and buy!

Saturday9 - 5:30 Sales area open to the public
9 - 5:30 Exhibits open to the public
Sunday9 - 5:30 Exhibit* and sales area open to the public
Monday9 - 3 Exhibit* and sales area open to the public
9 - 3 Sales area open to the public
*9 - 10 AM Exhibit photography period
 
EDUCATIONAL LECTURES
Throughout the show, one hour educational lectures will be presented, covering topics of interest to orchid hobbyists.

SATURDAY, OCT. 10
10:00 AM Guided Exhibit Tour
11:00 AMJoe FrancisDo Orchids have Bad Hair Days?
12:00 PM Guided Exhibit Tour
1:00 PMBarry WoolfWhat Orchids Eat & Related Topics
2:00 PM Guided Exhibit Tour
3:00 PMKen MeierBeyond the Basics - Ways to grow Orchids
SUNDAY, OCT. 11 
10:30 am Guided Exhibit Tour
11:30 amKen MeierPicking the Right Orchid for Your Environment
1:00 pmPeter TobiasFun Conserving Orchids in the Wild, Orchid Conservation Alliance
2:00 pm Guided Exhibit Tour
3:00 pmStephanie JarrellThe Dirt on Repotting your Plants
MONDAY, OCT. 12 
1:00 pmGene SchurgHome Orchid Growing 101

There will be guided tours of the exhibit area throughout the day by senior members of the NCOS one hour before the classroom lectures begin.

ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS!
Back by popular demand: Orchid Show Photo Sessions
Photograph rare and exotic blooming orchids set in spectacular museum-quality displays without the worry or space constraints due to crowds of visitors. Each session gives you early access to the Orchid Show Exhibit Area before it opens to the public.

Sunday, October 11, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Monday, October 12, 9:00 - 10:00 AM

SHOW VENDORS

Plants and/or orchid supplies will be sold by Arbec Orchids, Fishing Creek Orchids, J&L Orchids, NCOS Member Sales, Orchid Enterprise, The Orchid House, The OrchidPhile, Quarter Acre Orchids and Woodstream Orchids. Art products will be sold by Sunisa's Clay Flowers. 
 
 
 
On Sale This Week:
Heuchera Display
Garden Club Special:
25% Off All Plants in Our Perennial Department


It's still a great time to plant & now's the time to get a great deal!
Garden Club Special:
20% Off Selected Fall & Halloween Decorations


Note: this sale excludes pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks & Indian corn.


Click the button above to see all our great deals!
 
 
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Activities Coming Up...
NCOS orchid
68th Annual National Capital Orchid Society
Fall Orchid Show & Sale

Saturday, October 10
thru Monday, October 12

Free to the public!

Click here for more details.
Orchid Re Potting photo D. Nejako
Orchid Diagnostic & Repotting Clinic

Saturday, October 10,  9am to 6pm
Sunday,  October 11,  9am to 6pm
Monday, October 12,  9am to 6pm

w/ Carol Allen
free talk: Gardening Basics:
Fall & Winter Prep in the Landscape

 
Saturday, October 17,  11am
Sunday, October 18,  11am 

w/ Carol Allen 

Click here to register.
free talk: Winter Interest Trees & Shrubs for Your Landscape

Saturday, October 17,  1pm

w/ Christopher Lewis 

Click here to register.

Behnke's Hours:
Sunday through Friday: 9am to 6pm
Saturday: 8am to 6pm

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