All Things TOC This Fall • October Recap, November Field Trip, Holiday Party, Bloom Table & More

Fall is in full bloom at the Tampa Orchid Club, and we’ve had an exciting season of learning, exploring, and sharing our love for orchids!

🌿 October Meeting Recap

We had the pleasure of hosting Tristan Ingram from Palmer’s Orchids, who gave us a fantastic course on the basics of integrated pest management (IPM) for orchids. Tristan shared practical tips to help us keep our collections healthy and thriving:

• Inspect new orchids before adding them to your collection.

• Sterilize tools with a torch before cutting, and disinfect benches and work areas regularly.

• Wear protective gear, including long sleeves, gloves, eye protection, and a mask or respirator, when applying insecticides or fungicides.

• Avoid spraying on windy days, and never work in treated areas until dry.

• And most importantly, always read the label for proper dosage and product compatibility.

Palmer’s Orchids also brought along a beautiful selection of orchids for purchase, which made the evening even more enjoyable. A big thank-you to Tristan and Palmer’s Orchids for sharing their expertise and gorgeous plants with us!

🌸 November 18 Field Trip – Accent Orchids & Art Stone Orchids

Mark your calendars! Coming up quickly, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, we’re heading out for a special field trip to visit Accent Orchids and Art Stone Orchids, both located in St. Petersburg. It’s the perfect opportunity to shop, learn, and spend time with fellow orchid enthusiasts!

For van or logistic information and details, please visit our home page:

👉 tampaorchidclub.com

🎄 Save the Date – TOC Holiday Party

Mark your calendar and save the date for the annual TOC Holiday Party being hosted on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Northdale Park in our regular meeting space! Stay tuned for more details. It’s always a wonderful event to celebrate the season and the year with friends, food, and orchids.

🌼 Explore the New Bloom Table Gallery

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Bloom Table Gallery. Anyone can browse the monthly bloom table submissions going forward. Each month's submissions will be archived in the gallery, so feel free to go back and checkout your favorite blooms and ribbon winners. It’s a great way to admire members’ orchids and get inspired! Right now you can find Member's & Judge's Choice Winners for the year and all submissions beginning September 2025. Keep checking back to see the gallery grow over the next year and feel inspired to submit your blooms in future meetings!

👉 Visit: bloom-table.tampaorchidclub.com

We look forward to seeing everyone this fall and closing out the year with plenty of learning, laughter, and beautiful blooms!

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