Repot orchids at upcoming workshop

The South Coast Orchid Society will host a hands-on workshop on “Orchid Culture and Repotting” on Monday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. at the Whaley Park Community Center, 5620 E. Atherton St. in Long Beach. A big part of successful orchid growing is keeping their roots happy, and that means knowing when they need to be repotted, and how to go about it.

At the meeting, experts will first evaluate plants brought in by members and visitors to see if they are good candidates for repotting (no more than one or two healthy and bug-free plants per person, no larger than one gallon pot size).

This will be a great opportunity to handle different kinds of potting media, and learn why they are used. A fee of $5 per person will help defray the cost of supplies. People may want to bring their own gloves and cutting tools. The event is open to the public.

For more information, email first vice president John McCoy at realmac@aol.com.