The Orchid Society
of Western Pennsylvania
Welcome!
The Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania was organized in 1954 and formed to advance the propagation, horticulture and preservation of orchid species and hybrids. We are a member of the American Orchid Society, the Orchid Digest Corporation and the National Capital Judging Center.
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What's new?
OSWP Logo Contest (!!! due 10/31/2023 !!!)
Upcoming speakers:
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November 12, Bill Goldner, Woodstream Orchids, Next Generation Mini Phrags and other line of Breeding
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December 10, Fred Clark, Sunset Valley Orchids, Mini Cats
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January 21, Deborah Boarsma, Tiny Slippers AKA Miniature Paphs, Virtual, Members can sell plants
News: Large Sobralia Orchid in Bloom at Phipps, and more
Phipps Orchid Volunteer Sign-up
BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY OSWP!!!! We’re 70!!
And what we really want is A NEW LOGO!!
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Please submit your ideas to Janet Greenberg(janetg150@verizon.net) by October 31.
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Enter to win prizes.
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And if you’re not artistic, just write up some thoughts and we’ll e-blast them out so that someone else might be inspired.
The Barbara Tisherman Slipper Orchid Collection at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA, established in 2012 is continually growing to be a Living Museum of Slipper Orchids.
