National Capital Orchid Society

Greetings to NCOS fans, members, and fellow orchid lovers! Don't hesitate to share your pictures, ideas, and comments. Fire away!

We're a community of orchid enthusiasts spanning the greater Washington DC area, including Maryland and Virginia.

08/29/2024

Save the Date! The NCOS Annual Auction & Sale is coming up on Saturday, September 28. See you there!

07/26/2024
Photos from National Capital Orchid Society's post 07/24/2024

Vanda Viraphandhu X Vanda curvifolia

Photos from National Capital Orchid Society's post 05/23/2024

Bc. Billie Catherine Meier giving her best show yet!

03/08/2024

Come check out the Maryland Orchid Society’s big show this weekend in Timonium MD

The Maryland Orchid Society Show is this weekend at the Home Show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds! Thanks to our set up team and Rachel, Eric, Bernard, Jennifer, David, and Erin for donating plants for the display! We hope to see you there! (Photo courtesy of MOS)

02/23/2024

Richmond is not a long trip from DC. Check out the Virginia Orchid Society Show and Sale this weekend!!

Photos from National Capital Orchid Society's post 02/17/2024

The eleventh set of photos from the 2024 NCOS Orchid Show hosted by Homestead Gardens at Davidsonville MD

This is the amazing entry from the Lord Fairfax Orchid Society

The show will be open on Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Free to visit

Photos from National Capital Orchid Society's post 02/17/2024

The tenth set of photos from the 2024 NCOS Orchid Show hosted by Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville MD.

This exhibit is from the Susquehanna Orchid Society. Thanks for a lovely turnout!

The show will be open Sunday from 10 AM till 3 PM. Free to visit

Photos from National Capital Orchid Society's post 02/17/2024

The ninth set of photos from the 2024 NCOS Orchid Show, hosted by Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville MD.

This charming display is s J&L Orchids. Their entries are always worth a close up view for the meticulous attention to detail using uncommon miniature orchids.

The show will be open Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Free to visit

Photos from National Capital Orchid Society's post 02/17/2024

The eighth set of photos from the NCOS Annual Orchid Show and Sale, hosted by Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville MD.

This is the NCOS society exhibit

The show will be open on Sunday from 10 AM till 3 PM

Photos from National Capital Orchid Society's post 02/17/2024

The seventh set of photos from the 2024 NCOS Orchid Show Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville MD.

This is the exhibit from Orchid Enterprise Inc. They are another of our great vendors this year.

The show will be open on Sunday from 10 AM till 3 PM

Photos from National Capital Orchid Society's post 02/17/2024

The sixth set of photos from the 2024 NCOS Orchid Show at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville MD.

This is an exhibit from an unnamed private exhibitor.

The show will be open on Sunday from 10 AM till 3 PM. Free to visit

Photos from National Capital Orchid Society's post 02/17/2024

The fifth set of photos from the 2024 NCOS Orchid Show Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville MD

This is the exhibit from Waldor Orchids, one of our awesome vendors this year.

The show will be open on Sunday from 10 AM till 3 PM. Free to visit

Photos from National Capital Orchid Society's post 02/17/2024

The fourth batch of photos from the 2024 NCOS Orchid Show at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville MD.

More from the fabulous exhibit from the Maryland Orchid Society!

The show will be open on Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Free to visit.

Photos from National Capital Orchid Society's post 02/17/2024

The third batch of photos from the 2024 NCOS Orchid Show at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville MD.

Views of the Maryland Orchid Society exhibit

The show will be open on Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Free to visit!

Photos from National Capital Orchid Society's post 02/17/2024

Second batch of photos from the 2024 NCOS Orchid Show Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville MD. Come tomorrow- we will be open from 10 AM to 3 PM. Free to visit!

From the Orchid Hobbyists of Delmarva

Photos from National Capital Orchid Society's post 02/17/2024

First batch of photos from the 2024 NCOS Orchid Show Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville MD.

The exhibit from the Slipper Orchid Alliance

We will be open on Sunday from 10 AM till 3 PM. Come visit us in person tomorrow!!

02/16/2024

People at one of the vendor tables. and Sale

02/16/2024

The Members Sales Table , lots of discussion over fabulous plants. Homestead Gardens

02/15/2024

Our Orchid Show and Sale kicks off tomorrow at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville! It's the perfect weekend activity - stunning orchid displays, orchid talks on Saturday and shopping. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Details below. See you there!

02/11/2024

Countdown to the Show & Sale! Here's the latest lineup of talks for next Saturday: 11am - Repotting Orchids, 1pm - Native Orchids and 3pm - A Beginner's Guide to Orchids. Thanks for your interest as we continue to fine-tune the details. See you there!

02/11/2024

Slc. Mem. Trudi Marsh x Slc. Angel's Fantasy

02/10/2024

EVENT UPDATE: Hi all, there has been a change to the talk schedule for the Orchid Show & Sale next weekend. The morning talk, Orchid 101 Workshop, is now at 10am. Change is reflected in the earlier post image.

02/10/2024

EVENT UPDATE: Educational Talks are on Saturday - see schedule below. Don't miss our Annual Orchid Show & Sale at Homestead Gardens February 16-18. The Show & Sale is open to the public and admission is free. See you there!

02/03/2024

Hundreds of blooming orchids on display. Expert talks. Lots of orchid shopping. The NCOS Annual Orchid Show and Sale is February 16-18 at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. Stay tuned for the lineup of talks...

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