Alden Lane Nursery
981 Alden Lane
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 447-0280
info@aldenlane.com
www.aldenlane.com
981 Alden Lane
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 447-0280
info@aldenlane.com
www.aldenlane.com
Orchids Under the Oaks
Seminar Schedule
Seminar Schedule
Jan. 12 11am
Orchid Bootcamp!
by Kathy Barrett
Learn the basics and much more, covering a variety of orchid species and their needs from A to Z. This expert has all the tricks you need to get your orchids to flourish. Kathy has years of experience and is an accredited American Orchid Society judge.
Jan 12 1 pm
Orchids 101
by Sue Fordyce
Our very own expert at Alden Lane (formerly of the Orchid Ranch in Livermore) will guide you through the language of orchids with an easy style of communication that will make orchid growing simplified. A wide variety of orchids and their needs will be discussed, as well as an emphasis on Pest Management in your home or greenhouse. Sue has come from a family orchid business background, and has spoken about orchids (especially Cattleyas) throughout the U.S. and Canada for 20 years.
Jan 12 3pm
Orchids to Grow Outside
by Dennis Olivas
Dennis has spoken nationwide about his passion for orchids, and is one of the most knowledgeable orchidists on the planet. He is also an accredited American Orchid Society judge. In this seminar he discusses orchids you can grow outside, with an emphasis on Cymbidiums. You will learn all the basics you need to know about these versatile and hardy orchids, and then some. You will come away from this seminar with a whole new level of confidence!
Jan 13 11am
Orchid Bootcamp!
By Kathy Barrett
Kathy will treat you to a whole new level in your orchid growing experience as she teaches you all the basic training and then some. Easy to follow instructions will expand your orchid knowledge on orchids to grow inside and outside your home. Kathy comes from an extensive orchid background and speaks to bay area orchid growers of all skill levels. She is an accredited American Orchid Society judge.
Jan 13 1 pm
Orchids made Easy
by Brian Petraska
Known as the "Orchid Guy" on KRON TV, he is a regular on "Henry's Garden" and speaks to the novice is an easy to understand format that we can all relate to.
He will share his expertise about orchid growing in general- the do's and don'ts, the why's and why nots. A common sense approach to raising these incredible plants- and getting them to bloom for us! Be sure to catch this informative talk!
Jan13 3pm
So you are thinking about a greenhouse…..? A panel of 3 hobby orchid growers made experts in the field by the fact that they have built backyard greenhouses and can share the invaluable knowledge of the reasons, the do's, and the "are you kidding?" foibles of deciding what to build and how to make it happen. If you are entertaining the idea of claiming space back from your inside "jungle" and building a backyard greenhouse from a kit, or from scratch, this seminar is for you!
Seminars are approximately 45-60 min. and are free
Other on site enticements to make your day/weekend at Alden Lane complete include:
A docent garden tour conducted by Alden Lane's owner, Jacquie Williams Courtwright (host of "The Valley Gardener" KRON TV Show,) to include a little Livermore History and the highlights, history and heritage of Alden Lane Nursery.
2pm both Jan. 12/13. Free- but please sign up with our cashiers (925)447-0280 to secure a spot for this popular event.
Each attendee will receive a chance to win a GREENHOUSE /SHED KIT. It will be on display by mid December. Enter to win Jan. 12-13 from 10-4pm. One entry per person.
Orchids Made Easy, an informal potting and question/answer session to address your personal orchid concerns ( located in the greenhouse). Very informative- and ongoing throughout the show hours!
Professional Speakers Forum Six very qualified experts to address a wide variety of orchid related topics for both beginners and seasoned hobbyists. We will have a speaker at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm both Sat and Sun. The Speakers list and their topics will be posted on our website in December
Our Garden Store will feature a large selection of orchid related products as well as some beautiful Orchid Art and Gift items not to be missed
Stunning Orchid Raffle Prizes from Diablo View Orchid Society
Edible Moss Basket Demo- Plant up winter lettuce, sweet violas for color, and add strawberries on the side for a scrumptious and beautiful display to hang.
Orchid Bootcamp!
by Kathy Barrett
Learn the basics and much more, covering a variety of orchid species and their needs from A to Z. This expert has all the tricks you need to get your orchids to flourish. Kathy has years of experience and is an accredited American Orchid Society judge.
Jan 12 1 pm
Orchids 101
by Sue Fordyce
Our very own expert at Alden Lane (formerly of the Orchid Ranch in Livermore) will guide you through the language of orchids with an easy style of communication that will make orchid growing simplified. A wide variety of orchids and their needs will be discussed, as well as an emphasis on Pest Management in your home or greenhouse. Sue has come from a family orchid business background, and has spoken about orchids (especially Cattleyas) throughout the U.S. and Canada for 20 years.
Jan 12 3pm
Orchids to Grow Outside
by Dennis Olivas
Dennis has spoken nationwide about his passion for orchids, and is one of the most knowledgeable orchidists on the planet. He is also an accredited American Orchid Society judge. In this seminar he discusses orchids you can grow outside, with an emphasis on Cymbidiums. You will learn all the basics you need to know about these versatile and hardy orchids, and then some. You will come away from this seminar with a whole new level of confidence!
Jan 13 11am
Orchid Bootcamp!
By Kathy Barrett
Kathy will treat you to a whole new level in your orchid growing experience as she teaches you all the basic training and then some. Easy to follow instructions will expand your orchid knowledge on orchids to grow inside and outside your home. Kathy comes from an extensive orchid background and speaks to bay area orchid growers of all skill levels. She is an accredited American Orchid Society judge.
Jan 13 1 pm
Orchids made Easy
by Brian Petraska
Known as the "Orchid Guy" on KRON TV, he is a regular on "Henry's Garden" and speaks to the novice is an easy to understand format that we can all relate to.
He will share his expertise about orchid growing in general- the do's and don'ts, the why's and why nots. A common sense approach to raising these incredible plants- and getting them to bloom for us! Be sure to catch this informative talk!
Jan13 3pm
So you are thinking about a greenhouse…..? A panel of 3 hobby orchid growers made experts in the field by the fact that they have built backyard greenhouses and can share the invaluable knowledge of the reasons, the do's, and the "are you kidding?" foibles of deciding what to build and how to make it happen. If you are entertaining the idea of claiming space back from your inside "jungle" and building a backyard greenhouse from a kit, or from scratch, this seminar is for you!
Seminars are approximately 45-60 min. and are free
Other on site enticements to make your day/weekend at Alden Lane complete include:
A docent garden tour conducted by Alden Lane's owner, Jacquie Williams Courtwright (host of "The Valley Gardener" KRON TV Show,) to include a little Livermore History and the highlights, history and heritage of Alden Lane Nursery.
2pm both Jan. 12/13. Free- but please sign up with our cashiers (925)447-0280 to secure a spot for this popular event.
Each attendee will receive a chance to win a GREENHOUSE /SHED KIT. It will be on display by mid December. Enter to win Jan. 12-13 from 10-4pm. One entry per person.
Orchids Made Easy, an informal potting and question/answer session to address your personal orchid concerns ( located in the greenhouse). Very informative- and ongoing throughout the show hours!
Professional Speakers Forum Six very qualified experts to address a wide variety of orchid related topics for both beginners and seasoned hobbyists. We will have a speaker at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm both Sat and Sun. The Speakers list and their topics will be posted on our website in December
Our Garden Store will feature a large selection of orchid related products as well as some beautiful Orchid Art and Gift items not to be missed
Stunning Orchid Raffle Prizes from Diablo View Orchid Society
Edible Moss Basket Demo- Plant up winter lettuce, sweet violas for color, and add strawberries on the side for a scrumptious and beautiful display to hang.
Annual
Orchids Under the Oaks
was held this past
January 12th & 13th, 2008
Orchids Under the Oaks
was held this past
January 12th & 13th, 2008
Alden Lane Nursery and Co-Sponsor Diablo View Orchid Society would like to invite your membership to our
2nd Annual Orchid Event
Orchids Under the Oaks
Jan. 12-13, 2008 from 10am to 4 pm
2nd Annual Orchid Event
Orchids Under the Oaks
Jan. 12-13, 2008 from 10am to 4 pm
We have a world class venue here at Alden Lane Nursery, featuring 5 acres of gardens, gifts and orchids all nestled among our gentle giants- 350 year old heritage Valley Oak trees. Alden Lane will feature 10 California vendors onsite in our heated indoor facilities with hundreds of blooming orchids for sale in a vast variety of colors, shapes and sizes from around the world. Our greenhouse will display a spectacular array of even more orchids in our "Gems of the Jungle" exhibit where you are welcome to enter your own orchids for judging and display.
Alden Lane Nursery is situated in the heart of the Livermore Wine Country. If you have a group or a bus coming, please make a day of it with the best of both worlds- wine and orchids. We would be happy to arrange a tour and/or wine tasting, and suggest dining experiences that would fit your time frame and tastes.
Shed your Winter doldrums and dive into a heady taste of the tropics in the middle of January- no passport required. Admission is free, so is parking, and we are waiting to welcome you to
Alden Lane Nursery is situated in the heart of the Livermore Wine Country. If you have a group or a bus coming, please make a day of it with the best of both worlds- wine and orchids. We would be happy to arrange a tour and/or wine tasting, and suggest dining experiences that would fit your time frame and tastes.
Shed your Winter doldrums and dive into a heady taste of the tropics in the middle of January- no passport required. Admission is free, so is parking, and we are waiting to welcome you to
Orchids Under the Oaks !
Please contact Sue Fordyce (925)447-0280 at
Alden Lane Nursery
for group booking information www.sue@aldenlane.com
Please contact Sue Fordyce (925)447-0280 at
Alden Lane Nursery
for group booking information www.sue@aldenlane.com
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981 Alden Lane, Livermore, CA 94550 www.aldenlane.com (925) 447-0280
