The Delaware Orchid Society meets November 10! Join us for Tim Culbertson's talk, "Miniature Catasetums: Tough Little Treasures," exploring the key players in miniature Catasetum breeding, promising intergeneric directions, and everything you need to know about growing them successfully.

Show table of our October 2026 meeting. Thank you for bringing many beautiful orchids!

The November Newsletter is here! Inside, you will find a preview of Tim Culbertson's upcoming talk on Miniature Catasetums, upcoming auction events from our sister orchid societies, and much more. We look forward to seeing you at our November meeting!

The Delaware Orchid Society meets this Tuesday, October 13! Join us for Kim Feddersen's talk, "A Look at Vandas: Growing Vandas in the Northeast," exploring how to successfully cultivate these stunning orchids right here in our region. Kim will also be bringing plants for sale!

The October Newsletter is here! Inside, you will find a preview of Kim Feddersen's upcoming talk on Vandaceous orchids, a recap of Art Chadwick's captivating talk on Standard Cattleyas, highlights from our September show table, a feature on Barbara Ward's stunning orchid portraits, and more!

Show table of our September 2026 meeting. Thank you for bringing many beautiful orchids!

The Delaware Orchid Society meets this Tuesday, September 8! Join us for Art Chadwick's talk, "Standard Cattleyas are Back! Species and Heirlooms," celebrating the rich history and artistry behind the classic Cattleya. Art will also be bringing plants and books for sale!

The September Newsletter is here! Inside, you will find a recap of our 2025-2026 season in review,, highlights from our Native Orchid Hike in the New Jersey Pine Barrens and Waldor Orchids visit, a preview of Art Chadwick's talk on Standard Cattleyas, and what is ahead for the new season!

Come and join the Delaware Orchid Society! Since 1954, we have been bringing together orchid enthusiasts of all levels, from single plant beginners to full greenhouse growers.

July 25th, DOS members and guests lucked out with pleasant weather for our native orchid hike in the New Jersey Pine Barrens! A big thank you to Bob Sprague and Duane Erdmann for guiding us, sharing their knowledge of orchid biology and conservation efforts in the Pine Barrens.

The July Newsletter is here! You will find our June banquet featuring Dr. Peter Zale's talk on Cypripedium conservation, our Longwood Gardens trip and repotting workshop, and our native orchid hike, plant swap and sale, and the upcoming season with Art Chadwick in September.

Enjoy the pictures from our repotting workshop on Friday, June 27th, 2026, hosted by our members Julian and Liz! Despite the rain, we had a wonderful evening. Many orchids were divided (some even with a chainsaw!) and repotted, and shared among members. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Show table of our June 2026 meeting. Thank you for bringing many beautiful orchids!

The June Newsletter is here! Inside, you will find highlights from our May presentation by Valerie Lowe on Making Displays for Orchid Shows, our May auction, a preview of Peter Zale’s talk on Cypripedium conservation, June banquet, Longwood Gardens trip, and repotting workshop.

Show table of our May 2026 meeting. Thank you for bringing many beautiful orchids!

🌿 The Delaware Orchid Society meets this Tuesday, May 12! Join us for Valerie Lowe's talk, "Making Displays for Orchid Shows," featuring practical tips and techniques for creating stunning orchid exhibits that highlight your plants' best features. Plus, Barry Woolf will have orchids for sale!

The Delaware Orchid Society 2026 Annual Auction is this Saturday, May 9th! Join us for live and silent bidding on over 150 beautiful orchids, plus raffles, a sale table, and food. 💵 Cash and card accepted 🌿 Preview the auction list: drive.google.com/file/d/1m66-...

The May Newsletter is here! Inside, you will find updates on our upcoming auction on May 9 with over 150 plants, a preview of Valerie Lowe's talk on Making Displays for Orchid Shows, and what is ahead as we prepare for our June banquet, Longwood Gardens trip, and repotting workshop.

The Delaware Orchid Society 2026 Annual Auction is on Saturday, May 9th, 12 to 4 pm at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church. Live and silent auction, raffles, food, and a great selection of orchids — from showy hybrids to rare species. All are welcome!

🌿 The Delaware Orchid Society meets this Tuesday, Apr. 14! Join us for Julien Ced Anne's talk, "Orchid Species of Mauritius," featuring rare and threatened orchid species from his homeland with a focus on conservation.

The April Newsletter is here! Inside, you will find a recap of the DOS display at the 2026 SEPOS Orchid Show, updates on our auction, a preview of Julien Ced Anne's talk on the Orchids of Mauritius, and what’s ahead as we prepare for our June banquet and repotting workshop.

Don't miss the Delaware Orchid Society 2026 Auction! Join us Saturday, May 9th, 12 to 4 pm at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, DE for a live and silent auction featuring orchid plants, books, artwork, pots, and more! Raffles, food, and great company included!

Show table of our March 2026 meeting. Thank you for bringing many beautiful orchids!

🌿 The Delaware Orchid Society meets this Tuesday, Mar. 10! Join us for Ron McHatton's talk, "Pest and Disease Management," a practical look at how to identify, prevent, and manage pests in your growing environment. 📍 Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, DE

The March Newsletter is here! Inside, you'll find highlights from our February water quality presentation and workshop, and what's ahead as we prepare for the SEPOS Show, our May auction, and upcoming society events.

Show table of our February 2026 meeting. Thank you for bringing many beautiful orchids!

We meet this Tuesday, Feb. 10! Join us for “Water, Fertilizers, and Humidity: The Balancing Act,” a practical look at how these three pillars shape orchid health and success at home. Bring a small water sample to take part in our hands on testing workshop and compare results with fellow growers.

The February Newsletter is here! Inside, you’ll find highlights from our January potluck and Q and A session, updates from our winter board meeting, recent outreach efforts, and what’s ahead as we prepare for upcoming shows and society events.

Show table of our January 2026 meeting. Thank you for bringing many beautiful orchids!

🌿 The Delaware Orchid Society meets Tuesday, January 13! Join us for a relaxed potluck and Q and A orchid night, with no formal speaker. This evening is all about good food, conversation, and sharing questions, growing tips, and experiences with fellow orchid enthusiasts.