October 17TH MEETING 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17th – 6:30 p.m.

Naples Conference Center
1455 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL

Jim Longwell presents: “Tips and Tricks for Orchid Success!”

Jim Longwell, President of GCOA, has decades of experience growing and showing orchids; and is ready and willing to share his orchid growing secrets! Jim grows many unusual genera in his remarkable collection, but his Vandas and Spotted Cattleyas are truly exceptional and are his “passion.” Jim has earned numerous Awards from the American Orchid Society for his show quality blooms, and is widely respected as one of the premier hobbyist orchid growers in Florida.

Jim is a GREAT speaker, mixing humor with expertise, and his “Orchid Tips and Tricks” demonstrations are awesome! You’ll learn his orchid growing techniques and get lots of great tips and tricks you can put into practice right away in your own collection. Very informal . . . bring your questions to Jim!

Mark your calendar . . . it’s a must come! 

All welcome! Text or call (239) 269-6389 for info.