2026 MEETINGS & EVENTS
Next Meeting:
Renowned hybridizer and author Bill Thoms, winner of over 50 cultural awards for Bulbophyllums with his wife Doris Dukes, has over 45 years of experience with this cultivar which has over 2000 species. The American Orchid Society recently named a new annual award in his honor. His enjoyable presentations combine humor with useful tips for growers at all levels. He will have signed copies of his books for sale at the meeting.
Bill Thoms has grown and shown orchids for more than 45 years in the central Florida area. He has more awards for Culture in Bulbophyllums than anyone else in the world (51 so far) – and he and Doris Dukes together have 105 Cultural Awards in 30 different genera. The American Orchid Society has added a new Annual Award for Bulbophyllums titled the "Bill Thoms Award." Bill gives talks all over the world on a wide range of topics ranging from his specialty (Bulbophyllums) to General Orchid Culture which is a favorite of most new growers. All are presented in his lighthearted style that helps growers understand how the plants work and they all revolve around the Culture of Orchids. He helps the beginner grower with lots of advice about fixing problems and has a wealth of accumulated information for the more advanced grower, too. No matter whether you have 1000s of orchids, just a few, or only one, Bill will give you tips to make them grow and bloom better. Many people say he is the best speaker they have ever heard. Come and see for yourself. His book, "Bulbophyllums; the Incomplete Guide From A to WHY?" will be available for purchase at the meeting. Visit his website Bulbophyllums.com, which shares more than 5 years' worth of videos, articles, fabulous photos, and lots more. He and Doris now live near Greenville, South Carolina.
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WARNING:
Attending CFOS meetings may result in an uncontrollable urge to buy more orchids. Guests are always welcome at our monthly CFOS meetings, though we do ask you to pay dues (only $25 per year) if you make a habit of it 😄 |
2026
JANUARY 14 – Stephanie Webb (Sunshine State Vanilla): "Vanilla: More Than a Flavor"
FEBRUARY 11 – Repotting Clinic: A Hands-On Demonstration
MARCH 11 – Courtney Hackney: "Re-Blooming Orchids"
MARCH 14 – EVENT: Big Bloomin' Orchid Day
APRIL 15 – Tammy Swanson: "Re-Blooming In Water Culture"
MAY 13 – Paula Paye: "Tips & Tricks for the Greenhouse Grower"
JUNE 10 – Linda Thorne (Seagrove Orchids): "Oncidium: Dancing Ladies"
JULY 15 – EVENT: Ice Cream Social & Plant Swap (no speaker)
AUGUST 12 – Bill Thoms: "Bulbophyllums Demystified"
SEPTEMBER 16 – Bridget Uzar (Carter & Holmes): "Topic TBD"
OCTOBER 14 – Jeff Adkins (Adkins Orchids): "Topic TBD"
NOVEMBER 11 – EVENT: "TOS Show Prep"
DECEMBER 9 – EVENT: Holiday Party & Potluck (no speaker)
FEBRUARY 11 – Repotting Clinic: A Hands-On Demonstration
MARCH 11 – Courtney Hackney: "Re-Blooming Orchids"
MARCH 14 – EVENT: Big Bloomin' Orchid Day
APRIL 15 – Tammy Swanson: "Re-Blooming In Water Culture"
MAY 13 – Paula Paye: "Tips & Tricks for the Greenhouse Grower"
JUNE 10 – Linda Thorne (Seagrove Orchids): "Oncidium: Dancing Ladies"
JULY 15 – EVENT: Ice Cream Social & Plant Swap (no speaker)
AUGUST 12 – Bill Thoms: "Bulbophyllums Demystified"
SEPTEMBER 16 – Bridget Uzar (Carter & Holmes): "Topic TBD"
OCTOBER 14 – Jeff Adkins (Adkins Orchids): "Topic TBD"
NOVEMBER 11 – EVENT: "TOS Show Prep"
DECEMBER 9 – EVENT: Holiday Party & Potluck (no speaker)
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