Speaking Events

If you are interested in scheduling me as a speaker, please send an email to info@drbillsorchids.com or fill out the form on the "Contact" page.

Programs can be in person or via Zoom. 

1) Growing Ladyslipper Species in the Home Environment: 

Powerpoint presentation with culture tips for Paph and Phrag species for those who 1) don't have a greenhouse 2) don't live in the tropics 3) don't know where to start with Slipper species. 

2) Expanding Your Orchid Horizons, points for success with new genera:  

Powerpoint presentation to bring new hobbyist growers and experienced growers alike "back to basics" in evaluating their growing environment(s) and how it factors into success with new plants that are added to a collection, and discussing conditions that can be provided or modified compared to a plant's needs. This talk's focus has an emphasis on practicality and environmental conditions that can be applied for the newest windowsill hobbyist with one plant, to the grower with hundreds of plants. 

3) Orchids 101: Stop the killing of your orchids

Introduction to the world of Orchids, their care, and what to do with the orchids that you can find in the box stores and nurseries.

4) Growing Aroids, Hoyas, and African Violets in the Home Environment

5) African Violets at Home- growing, repotting, propagating, and hybridizing

6) Workshop: repotting orchids and other plants- the when, how, and why of repotting

• More programs in progress- have a topic in mind? Send an email and I can tailor or create a program to your group's needs!

• Jan 10: Rolling Meadows Garden Club, Rolling Meadows, IL
• May 10: St. Louis Orchid Society, St. Louis, MO
• Email today to set up your speaking event!

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