Next Meeting: Sunday May 24, 2026

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

Novice Meeting – Room C09
Start time is 1:00 pm
Topic TBA
with Lindsay Kitson

General Meeting – Conference Room
Start time is 2:00 pm
Zoom presentation on Compact Vandaceous Species and their Hybrids.
by Peter T. Lin of Diamond Orchids

If you are spaced challenged and want to grow Vandas, this is the talk for you!  Learn about the many compact species within the Vanda alliance and their hybrids.  This is a fast-paced PowerPoint presentation that includes many pictures and cultural tips.

Peter T. Lin of Diamond Orchids is an avid orchid hobbyist, hybridizer, and AOS judge and resides in Southern California where he grows orchids in 3 small greenhouses.  He grows primarily mini-catts, Mini Vandas, Dendrobiums and miniature species.  Peter frequently gives talks at various orchid societies and has written articles for the Orchid Digest and ORCHIDS magazine.
Peter started growing orchids over 40 years ago, but then stopped due to school and starting a career.  It wasn’t until about 25 years ago that the orchid “bug” came back and he is now heavily involved once again!  He is an accredited judge with the American Orchid Society, and a hybridizer of mini-catts.  He enjoys meeting with other orchid enthusiasts, and can often be found at various orchid shows and societies around the country.
Due to limited growing space, Peter likes to specialize in miniature orchids, both species and hybrids, and has received numerous AOS awards.  His interests in orchids include Dendrobiums, Angraecoids, and Neofinetias.  He is also known as “Mr. Sophronitis” as he has a passion for growing and collecting them.  He maintains a collection of a several thousand orchids at his home in Southern California in 3 small greenhouses, outdoors, as well as an offsite greenhouse.

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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