The Tulsa show, held April 20-22, was also the semi-annual Southwest Regional Orchid Growers Association (SWROGA) meeting. Whenever the SWROGA meeting is held in conjunction with a show, it always draws participation from a wider number of orchid societies than … Continue reading →
We have good news to report. Our conservation efforts are paying off, in the form of additional acres of rainforest purchased in Ecuador. A large and valuable reserve is now even bigger than before! Many heartfelt thanks to all our … Continue reading →
Trick-or-Treat! The news in this month’s column is a special treat to all of us orchid lovers, namely that the Dracula Reserve in Ecuador, home to many rare orchid species, has acquired more land — a big boon to orchid … Continue reading →
The envelope, please……and the winner is………Hexalectris warnockii! All over the world we find people who are willing to volunteer their time to brave the elements and get their hands dirty in working to preserve and protect habitats of native species. … Continue reading →
Greetings from your SWROGA Conservation Committee Chair! Happy New Year to all SWROGA members. I am taking this time of the year to send out a special thankyou, and to reflect on the accomplishments of our many members who have … Continue reading →
When we read about conservation, it seems it’s always about all kinds of other species — everything but orchids. Why is that? Why can’t we just focus on orchids? The reason is that orchids, like all species, are part of … Continue reading →