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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 Summer Picnic Signup

Future Speakers:

  • June 18 - Dennis Steinbeck from Flask and Flora in Columbus, Ohio
     

West Shore Orchid Show Recap

Phipps Orchid Volunteer Sign-up


 

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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.

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Virtual Show and Tell 

 

See our other member’s blooms.

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Orchid Gem 

 

Meet our members and learn about their orchid stories.

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Learn about Orchids 

 

Culture Corner and informational articles on orchids.

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OSWP Library 

 

Borrow books about orchids.

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