Boca Raton Orchid Society

August 7, 2008 - Boca Raton Orchid Society Meeting

Multi-floral Paphiopedilums
Speaker: Brian Monk

Brian Monk born in Milton,Florida developed an intense passion for nature while growing up in Charleston, West Virginia which led to his profession as a veterinarian and his many hobbies including bird-watching, orchid growing, photography and natural history. Because of his passion for all things orchid, Brian and his wife, Mary-Margaret formed Blu Llama Orchids, Inc. and now reside in Ft. Lauderdale along with their five cats and their ever expanding orchid collection.

Brian started growing and hybridizing orchids in his backyard, but this has recently expanded to a 4000 square foot greenhouse. He will grow anything green, but focuses on his bybridizing projects, which include the development of multi-floral white and pink Paphiopedilums, warmth-tolerant red Oncidiinae and a standard pink Cattleya with an all white lip.

Encouraged by his wife and inspired by his orchids, Brian continues to pursue and perfect his orchid culture and photographic skills. Brian's photography has won awards online, at the 2007 Miami International Orchid Show and at the 2008 World Orchid Conference. Brian is currently a student judge with the American Orchid Society.

See you at the meeting, Jackie Wood, V.P. Programs

The meetings are held at the Safe Schools Institute (on the Campus of Don Estridge Middle School) at 1790 NW Spanish River Boulevard located on the SE corner of Military Trail and Spanish River Boulevard. Meetings start promptly at 7:30 pm.

Upcoming Meetings

August 13 Wednesday - BROS Board Meeting
September 4 Thursday - Monthly Meeting
September 10 - BROS Board Meeting
October 2 Thursday - Monthly Meeting
October 8 Wednesday - BROS Board Meeting
November 6 Thursday - Monthly Meeting
December 4 Thursday - Annual Holiday Party