Ironwood Estate Orchids
Orchid Classes Titled “I have an orchid. So now what do I do with it?”
New - Revised class structure!
Ironwood Estate Orchids is offering new revised orchid classes in 2008.
There are now two types of classes.
All classes are held at the greenhouse.
The Beginner Class:
This is for people who are not familiar with growing orchids.
This class will teach you how to care for orchids, going over the
special growing needs of orchids. You will also learn about reblooming
orchids. The class will cover major most-usually grown genera of
orchids. You will receive written class material which you will keep.
You get to ask questions, make notes and learn what orchids you can grow
in your environment.
After the class ends, you will be able to purchase orchids, decorative
pots and orchid supplies.
The Intermediate Class:
This is for people who are early in growing orchids, only growing
them for a short time or only have a few and need more information.
The class will go over the basics of growing orchids to make sure that
everyone is clear on the basics. You get to ask questions and make sure
that you are clear on growing basics.
Then the class will move to repotting orchids.
The class will instruct you on the why and how to repot for the major
most-usually grown genera of orchids. You will get to do a hands-on
repotting of a small orchid in order to get the feel of what to do when
you repot your orchids. You will get to ask questions, make notes and
receive written instructions on repotting orchids.
After the class ends, you will be able to
purchase orchids, decorative pots, potting supplies and other orchid
supplies.
Call (828) 294-3950 to register for the
class. Please indicate the date and time of
class(s) that you are registering for. Give the name and contact phone
# of the person attending the class. The Beginner Class and the
Intermediate Class each
are two hour classes. Sign up for either of the Beginner Classes and/or
either of the Intermediate Classes.
The cost of each class is $20 per person.
See below for the class schedule and directions to greenhouse.
April 2008 Classes All
classes are held at the greenhouse
Tuesday April 22nd 9:00 am Beginner Class
Saturday April 26th 9:00
am Beginner Class
Tuesday April 22nd 1:00 pm Intermediate
Class Saturday April 26th 1:00
pm Intermediate Class
May 2008 Classes All classes are held at
the greenhouse
Tuesday May 6th 9:00 am Beginner
Class Saturday May 10th 3:00
pm Beginner Class
Tuesday May 6th 1:00 pm Intermediate
Class Saturday May 10th 5:00
pm Intermediate Class
June 2008 Classes All classes are held at the greenhouse
Tuesday June 3rd 9:00 am Beginner Class
Saturday June 7th 3:00
pm Beginner Class
Tuesday June 3rd 1:00 pm Intermediate
Class Saturday June 7th 5:00
pm Intermediate Class
July 2008 Classes All classes are held at the greenhouse
Tuesday July 8th 9:00 am Beginner Class
Saturday July 12th 3:00
pm Beginner Class
Tuesday July 8th 2:00 pm Intermediate
Class Saturday July 12th 5:00
pm Intermediate Class
August 2008 classes
September 2008 Classes All classes are held at
the greenhouse
Thursday September 25th 9:00 am Beginner
Class Saturday Sept. 27th 3:00
pm Beginner Class
Thursday September 25th 1:00 pm Intermediate
Class
October 2008 Classes All classes are held at the greenhouse
Thursday October 23rd 9:00 am Beginner
Class
Thursday October 23rd 1:00 pm Intermediate Class
All
classes are held at the greenhouse.
Ironwood Estate Orchids, 3757
Sandy Ford Rd., Hickory, NC 28602 (828) 294-3950
e-mail:
perikson@twave.net
Website:
www.ironwoodorchids.com
Directions:
from I 40 take exit 321A, will be on 321 going South. Take River Rd.
exit #41. Left at top of ramp onto River Rd., go two miles, at T
intersection turn right onto Sandy Ford Rd., 5th house on
left. Sign for Ironwood Estate Orchids at driveway – greenhouses behind
home.
Training
for the orchid lover.
