Welcome to LBAOS!
The More Than Friendly Society Established in 1955
Long Beach Amateur Orchid Society is a non-profit organization formed to promote appreciation of orchids and to provide a source of information, education, and support for all orchid enthusiasts, whether they are novices or experts. Come and join us at our monthly meetings and meet members that range from dedicated growers with hundreds of orchids to beginners who just want to keep a few plants alive. Hear informative speakers and see demonstrations designed for orchid growers of all levels.
The 2026 fundraiser auction is coming up in MAY!
Upcoming Meeting Info
April 13, 2026 (7pm)
Cultural and Chemical Secrets of our LBAOS Panel of Experts
These are the LBAOS panel members and their topics:
1. Jim Hoyle – Jim, a long-time LBAOS Member, will be sharing his vast knowledge on basket-grown and mounted species and their culture. He is a highly regarded grower and has had many of his plants awarded.
2. Archie Conant – Archie is a wonderful grower of many genera. He will be discussing how he achieves such beautiful results with his Cattleyas as an outdoor grower in his Long Beach backyard.
3. David West – David grows award winning Cymbidiums and will share the secrets he has built up over the years to get the most out of each plant, each year.
4. Espie Quinn – Espie is renown for her growing skills and her flowering orchids. She readily shares her extensive knowledge with everyone. She wants all of us to be great growers and enjoy the process. She will be discussing how to select plants to grow for specimen candidates and how to achieve that status.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89193084602
Meeting ID: 891 9308 4602
Plant Judging
There will be plant judging, so please bring your plants no later than 6:45 p.m. if you want to participate.
All members are encouraged to showcase their blooms and plants. Please use “Plant Judging” forms provided towards the end of the newsletter.
Plant submissions for judging must be turned in no later than 6:45 p.m. with neat
and completed information on the plant judging form.
Winning plants will proudly display a First, Second, or Third place ribbon. The monthly
presenter will select an additional plant that will receive the Cultural Award.
Silent Auction
We will have a Silent Auction. Bring cash, checks, or Zelle to pay for plants.
Come and Join Us!
St Gregory's Episcopal Church
6201 East Willow Street, Long Beach