Master gardeners cover basics of how to buy and care for orchids
Placer master gardeners will offer tips on caring for orchids such as this beautiful cymbidium. Debbie Arrington
But which one to buy? And how do you care for these beautiful indoor tropicals? Or get them to rebloom?
Learn how at “Orchid Mania,” a new workshop offered by the UC Cooperative Education Master Gardeners of Placer County. And during this busy holiday season, this workshop will be presented both in-person in Loomis and via Zoom.
Set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, “Orchid-Mania: How to Buy and Care for Orchids” will be hosted at Loomis Library, 6050 Library Drive, Loomis. It’s free with no advance registration necessary for the in-person event.
“This presentation is for you if you are ready to move beyond tossing orchids in the trash when they are done blooming, say the master gardeners. “You will learn how to keep and care for orchids and how to help them rebloom, maybe for many years. Warning: You may become addicted to these beautiful babies!”
This workshop will cover popular Phalaenopsis or moth orchids as well as Dendrobium and other species. Get some tips on outdoor grown cymbidiums, too.
And here’s a special free offer for those attending in person: “Bring your ‘sad’ orchids for recommendations on how to make them ‘happy’ again.” That may include repotting or other ideas.
To watch it live on Zoom, you will need to register in advance to receive the link. For Zoom registration and link: https://pcmg.ucanr.org/?calitem=535876&g=131834
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