Orchids 101

With over 20,000 species, the orchid family is the largest family of flowering plants. Orchids grow in every habitat imaginable, from tundra to rainforest to semi-arid scrubland. With so much diversity it can be hard to know where to start, but this class teaches you how to grow these exotic beauties in your home. Get an overview of the orchid family, including taxonomy (naming), reproduction, basic biology, cultivation, repotting, mounting, water needs, pests, lighting and more. Demonstrations show repotting and mounting, and each participant receives a potted orchid to take home. Join us for a journey into the mysterious and seductive world of orchids!

Special Instructions: Attendees are encouraged to bring plants that have problems that need diagnosing, and will each receive an orchid to take home. This will be a hands-on class, and active participation and questions are encouraged!

Price: $50, $45 member

Instructor: Andrew Hatch

Andrew has spent 20+ years growing plants of all types and has grown over 200 orchid species commercially. He is a former president of the Denver Orchid Society and has been awarded at the national level for flower quality. Andrew gives guest lectures at colleges and universities on orchid micropropagation, and currently owns Artifact Gardens, a rare plant nursery and tissue culture lab that specializes in orchids, bromeliads, aroids, and other tropicals.