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Welcome to Tan Bark Online, home of the Toowoomba Orchid Society Inc. Established in 1955. We bring together orchid growers from Toowoomba and surrounding areas, sharing our passion and knowledge with experienced and novice growers alike. The society runs four orchid shows throughout the year in Autumn, Winter, Spring & Summer. We also have growing workshops, as well as a range of social functions. Monthly meetings consist of a mini show as well as an educational segment. Have a browse through our growing sheets, on growing orchids in the Toowoomba climate, view our affiliated clubs and have a look at some great orchids for sale by our members. You will also find show dates, as well as TOSKA (our growing workshops) dates. Toowoomba Orchid Society Aims. To promote fellowship among all people interested in orchid culture and horticulture in general. To advance the knowledge of all that pertains to orchids especially their natural history, cultivation and hybridisation and the dissemination of such knowledge. To research and carry out educational activities into all aspects of orchidaceae. To assist governments in preventing destruction of our native flora, conserve by cultivation, species threatened by land development. To operate and maintain a system that complies with the Australian Orchid Council Inc including judging standards. MembershipThe membership fee for the Toowoomba Orchid Society Inc is $25 per year. This is due at the Annual General Meeting in February of each year. To become a member, download our membership form here. Return with payment to the address below. Toowoomba Orchid Society Inc |
Next MeetingOur next meeting is on the 27th April at 7.30pm. Guest Speaker: Athol with a slide show Kevin Baker -gets the month off David Woolf - Talking on cold growing Oncidiums
Judges Choice - Last Meeting
Mps. Red Knight 'The King' was the orchid of the March meeting and was displayed by J & C Terry |