People seated in a classroom or seminar room, attending a presentation or meeting, with a woman standing and talking.
A group of diverse adults seated on black plastic chairs attending a classroom lecture. The instructor, standing near a white wall, presents a slide titled 'The angiosperms' on a projector screen. The slide features illustrations of flowering plants. The room has white walls, a large colorful painting of a landscape on the left, and a brown floor.
People seated in a room attending a presentation or meeting, with a projector on a table at the front.

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Our monthly meetings are a great opportunity to learn all about orchid growing in Barbados and the Caribbean. Meet orchid enthusiasts and get expert tips from professional growers!

We meet every second Sunday at Balls Plantation or a home garden.

Membership is contingent upon attendance at 3 meetings and payment of membership fees.

Yellow orchids with red markings on the petals in an indoor garden setting.
Bright yellow cattleya orchid with reddish-pink edges in a terracotta pot grown in Barbados.
A potted orchid plant with large green leaves and clusters of pink and white flowers hanging from thin stems, displayed in an outdoor garden setting.
Purple and pink cattleya orchid plant in a small terracotta pot with full lip.

Monthly Judging

At each meeting members are encouraged to bring their orchids to be judged. Judging is split into a beginner’s class (Novice Class) and a the advanced class (Regular Class).

Prizes are awarded at the end of the year based on these results.

Caribbean orchid growing with legends, Michael Waithe and artist Ann dodson. Taken at a home visit to her beautiful garden full of aroids, hoyas and orchids.
Three adults standing outdoors on grass during evening, surrounded by lush green trees. The man on the left is wearing a bright pink polo shirt, black shorts, and slip-on shoes, holding a drink in his right hand. The man in the middle is dressed in a brown short-sleeved shirt, beige pants, and a fedora hat, holding an umbrella in his left hand. The woman on the right is wearing a black and white patterned sleeveless top, black pants, and black flats, holding a drink on a plate. They are posing for the photo with smiles and relaxed expressions.

Garden tours

For many of our monthly meetings we congregate a member’s house. This is an awesome opportunity to see how other members grow their orchids and learn different tips and tricks.