Nutmeg Orchid Society was organized in 2008 and is affiliated with the American Orchid Society.
NSOS meets 12:30 to 4:30 the first or second Sunday of the month in Unionville, CT. ( See the Events tab for the actual date & time.)
Our monthly meetings offer a Show & Tell table, plants for sale, access to a lending library, and well known speakers from across the United States.
We also offer an annual picnic, an annual orchid show, and other special events that provide opportunities for members to learn about orchids.
* * * NEW DATE FOR SEPTEMBER'S MEETING * * *
Due to holiday conflicts, the meeting will be moved up one week to Aug 30, 2026 - 12:30 to 4:00 pm. Our speaker will be Tim Culbertson from Oceanside Orchids. Tim's topic is "A Baker's Dozen of Easy Paph Species"
4/24/2026 - Kudos to the following on their awards at last month's show.
Catherine Scheckton receive an AOS award, the Best Plant in Show and the Best Phragmipedium for her Phrag Majestic Tresses 'Margherita Inessa' at our Show.
Sandy Myhalik won the Best Standard Phalaenopsis for Phal Taisuco Anna, and the Best Small/Miniature Phalaenopsis for Phal aphrodite.
Our Art Deco themed display, designed by Len Yanavich, won the Orchid Digest trophy.
Supporting Orchid Conservation through education.
NSOS provides many tools for our members to learn about orchids. Our speakers provide invaluable information regarding basic orchid care and propagation as well as sharing their visits to natural orchid habitats.
Our Robert Hirnyk library has an extensive collection of books that members can borrow.
NSOS has participated in some amazing events over the years. Here is a look back on some special moments that we have shared.
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Upcoming Events
Aug 15, 2026 9 am to 3 pm - Northeast Judging Center - New Jersey Site
Sept 5, 2026 10:30 am to 3 pm - Northeast Judging Center - Northborough Site
