Welcome to Manitoba Orchid Society (MOS) webpage

The members of the MOS wish all our orchid loving friends a warm welcome.
We are ready to share our interest in orchids with the world. Our Society is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Here you will find information on many orchids grown in the Canadian Prairies.
Discover the joy of growing, nurturing and protecting the enchanting orchid

MANITOBA ORCHID SOCIETY (MOS) MEETINGS

Meetings are held at the Canadian Mennonite University 600 Shaftsbury Blvd Winnipeg MB (see map below). ‘The meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of each month from September to June with some exceptions. Changes in meeting dates will be announced in the monthly Newsletter and the Website

–novice meetings start at 1.30 PM.
–regular meetings start at 2.15 PM

You’ve come to the right place! Although we are located in Winnipeg we have members from all over Manitoba that can help you with information about growing orchids. Our meetings and annual show are also a great chance to purchase those hard to find orchid treasures.

Did you know?

The orchid family contains more than 25,000 species, with many still being discovered today. Orchids grow on every continent except Antarctica, in an amazing range of environments. In spite of their exotic appearance, many orchids are no more difficult to grow than other houseplants.

Beginners

Excellent beginners’ plants are sold in stores and garden centers, and a windowsill makes a suitable home for hundreds of species and hybrids. Once a few basic principles have been mastered, the choices for growing are endless.

Monthly Meetings

We’d love to help you get started on your orchid adventure. Our monthly meetings feature slide shows, plant sales, culture sessions and workshops, a monthly raffle and a yearly silent auction. There’s the excitement of our Annual Orchid Show, which attracts thousands of visitors every year. And members get the monthly MOS newsletter, plus access to an extensive library of orchid books, videos and magazines. All this and friendship, fun and good times.

Facebook and Twitter

Don’t forget to check our facebook and twitter page

If you have a chance check out our facebook page there a lot of pictures from the show.

Benefits of Membership

Manitoba Orchid Society members now receive the following discounts: 10% at La Coste Nursery, 10% at Schriemer Home & Garden Showplace, 10% at Shelmerdine Nurseries & 15% at Village

 Next Meeting: Sunday June21, 2026

Canadian Mennonite University, South Campus
Conference Room
600 Shaftesbury Blvd.
(SW corner of Shaftesbury Blvd. and Grant Avenue)

Novice Meeting – Room S135
Start time is 1:00 pm
The topic is a slide show on Orchid Viruses, presented by Terry Enno. She’ll talk about the spread of viruses and sanitation. There will be slides showing various viruses on different kinds of orchids.

People who think they might have a virused orchid are encouraged to bring a dime-sized piece of leaf in a brand-new baggie (one per person/family). Terry will take 5 of these (if there are more, then names will be picked at random) and test them with her Agdia test strips for either or both of Cymbidium Mosaic Virus (CymMV) and/or Odontoglossum Ringspot Virus (ORSV).

General Meeting – Conference Room
Start time is 2:00 pm
“The Jungle Log”
presentented by
Jason Fischer of Orchids Limited

Learn how to create and maintain what we believe is one of the best low-maintenance methods for growing epiphytic orchids. This technique has been used successfully at our nursery for more than 20 years, providing excellent root growth, healthy plants, and reduced maintenance compared to many traditional growing methods.

Jason Fischer Orchids Limited

- Co-owner and General Manager of Orchids Limited in Plymouth, MN.
- Involved in family business and orchid horticulture since the age of 5.
- Manages 15,000 sq. ft. of growing space and a laboratory.
- International speaker who has lectured for over 50 orchid societies across the US, Japan, Canada, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Interests in East Asian species, slipper orchids, hybridizing and orchid aesthetics.
- Namesake of “Phrag. Jason Fischer,” which still holds the most FCCs of any orchid hybrid.
- Content creator and educator, hosting both digital classes and on-site seminars.

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Don’t forget the benefits with a Manitoba Orchid Society membership.

Members now receive the following discounts:

10% Shelmerdine Garden Center
10% LaCoste Garden Centre
10% St Mary’s  Nursery & Garden Centre
10% T&T Seeds on orders over $50.00
10% Schriemer’s Greenhouses And Garden Centre
15% Village Garden Centre
10% Ready Set Grow Hydroponics
10% Ron Paul Garden Center

Conference Room

Canadian Mennonite University,
600 Shaftesbury Blvd. Southwest corner of Grant & Shaftesbury

Canadian Mennonite University campus on the SW corner of Grant Avenue and Shaftesbury Boulevard. The meeting will be in the Conference Room A01 and the Novice Meeting will be in Room C09. Parking is in Parking Lot “N”. The main entrance from the parking lot is the circled 40 on the map.
South Campus First Floor Admin Bldg Map