We are excited to share our passion in orchids. 

We meet monthly in Nanaimo BC Canada, September to June *. 

Beginners to veterans, come and share your success, questions and expertise.

Next meeting Sept 18, 2010  

A form to fill in the plant names to bring to the meeting can be downloaded here.

Meetings held  at                                                                                    

Harewood Activity Centre; 195     4th St  Nanaimo                A MAP of the location can be found here

          12:00 - 3:00 PM    the Saturday before the 4th Wednesday

September to June

Click here to download the Membership Form

Click here to download the "BCOC Flower Classes" pdf to enter orchids in shows

Summer Picnic July 25

If you have misplaced your directions email either Jerry, Mike or Ralph

March 2010

See more pictures from March CLICK HERE

May 2010

See more pictures from May CLICK HERE

Nanaimo AOS Show 2010

Seems to be more ribbons than there are plants

Way to go Bryan

See more pictures from Nanaimo AOS Show CLICK HERE

April 2010

See more pictures from April CLICK HERE

Vancouver 2010 AOS Show

See more pictures from Vancouver Show CLICK HERE

January 2010

Slc. Coastal Sunrise “Kingfisher”  AM/AOS                 Don & Nancy M.

See more pictures from January CLICK HERE

November 2009

Jonathan L                     L.  pumila  ‘Janne’

See more pictures from November CLICK HERE

October 2009

Don M:     Paph.  Jogjae

See more pictures from October CLICK HERE

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More pictures from the AOS SHOW here

March 2009

See more pictures from March CLICK HERE

2009 Victoria Show

See more pictures from Victoria CLICK HERE

January 2009

See more pictures from January CLICK HERE

From now on members can email me with their choice of the picture to grace the home page for the month. 

The plant with the most votes will show here on the front page.

Pick the plant from this month, you think merits recognition of being the special plant of the month. 

ralphkirby@telus.net

November 2008

See more pictures from November CLICK HERE

From now on members can email me with their choice of the picture to grace the home page for the month. 

The plant with the most votes will show here on the front page.

Pick the plant from this month, you think merits recognition of being the special plant of the month. 

ralphkirby@telus.net

Fraser Valley 2008

Click here for more pictures

October 2008

See more pictures from October CLICK HERE

September 2008

See more pictures from September CLICK HERE

June 2008

See more pictures from June CLICK HERE

Nanaimo AOS Show

SEE More PICTURES From 2008   HERE

March 2008

See more pictures from MARCH CLICK HERE

Tribute to Harry

Click here to go to the full page

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Congratulations Jerry

Best in Class  and Best Educational Display

Jerry was recognized at the World Conference in Florida 2008.  A lot of work went into developing a huge display and the judges were impressed.

February 2008

One of Harry's superb plants.

More pictures from February 2008

2007 AOS   Orchid Show in Nanaimo

      The show was excellent again.  A job well done by the show committee.

SEE MORE PICTURES HERE

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List of Newsletter Articles

Mike has provided a list of articles that have appeared in the newsletters from 1997 to 2007

Click this link for a list of newsletter articles from 1997 to 2007

2007 Vancouver AOS Show

CLICK HERE to see the Vancouver AOS pictures and slide show

2007 Victoria AOS Show

Jerry put together an excellent slideshow of pictures from the Victoria show.

Click HERE to see the Victoria slideshow

(The file is 3.2 MB which will take a minute to download, so be patient. 

Your mileage may vary depending on your internet speed)

Fraser Valley Show 2006

Laurie and Harry and Nan put together a grand display again.

Thanks to Jerry and Jill for transporting plants and baby sitting the display. 

It always amazes me how many plants Jerry can fit in his van  (It must be expert planning).

The growers from the hick town Nanaimo (and area), ran off with the honours again. 

I wonder if we should suggest that the judging centre be moved to Nanaimo where the best plants are.

Harry had the best plant at the show, winning 91 points and a CCE award for his Phrag. Andean Fire  "Nanaimo".

How often does that high a rating get awarded?   (answer,   not very often.  A very special award !!!)

Jerry had the close second best plant, winning an HCC with 78 points on his Miltonia Anne Warne "Black Creek". 

Those were the only awarded plants at the show.

I suggest that speaks volumes to the dedication and efforts of two of our experienced growers.

    More plants from the FVOS click here

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* Meetings held at

Maffeo Auditorium  285 Prideaux St  Nanaimo

       12:00 Saturday before the 4th Wednesday

September to June