71st Mid-Year Philippine Orchid Society Show

The Philippine Orchid Society in cooperation with Quezon City government , Quezon City Memorial Administration with special participation of Del Monte , Philippines , Villar Sipag Foundation and other plant society presents to the gardening public the 71st Mid-Year Orchid and Garden show from September 2 to 16, 2017 .

There will also be a trade fair, landscape exhibit , plant and orchid competition,  daily lectures.

The venue of the exhibit and trade fair will be at the Hardin ng mga Bulaklak or Flower Garden which is near the East Avenue gate entrance.

There is a minimal entrance fee of Php 30 for the general public and Php 20 for students and senior citizens with valid ID’s .

The lectures and workshop starts at 2:00 pm

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Winners at the Cactus Fiesta Fair 2017

Cactus and Succulent Society of the Philippines held their Cactus Fiesta Fair at the Hardin ng mga Bulaklak ( Flower Garden) from May 5 to 7 and the winners of the best in booth was announced during the last day of the show.

Mr. Noel ” Botchie ” Canicula and Mr. Jayvee Agustin of Concrete Jungle

(Contact Mr. Jayvee Agustin : 0995-8878357 GLOBE )

Pia’s Garden specializes on pots and drip irrigation potteries .

Contact Person: Pia W. Santos -Mobile (0998-5542017 ) (0905-4451263)

There are at least 40 stalls selling different kind of cacti , succulents, pitcher plants, flowering plants, pots, fertilizers, indoor plants, tillandsia, roses among others.

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Cactus Fiesta Fair Winners

Winner of Best Cactus- Parodia schumanniana

Owner of Best Cactus : Ms. Ressie Paz Navarro

Winner of Best Succulent – Crested Graptoveria “Fred Ives”

Owner of Best Cactus : Ms. Ressie Paz Navarro

Winner of Best Booth (Fiesta Theme)

The Cactus Experiment by Mr. Ronald PaneloRonald Panelo

Lectures

10:30 am – “Initiation to the Asclepiad Cult” Tips on Cultivation and Propagation of Stapeliads Resource Speaker: Mr. Nonoy Sionosa: 2:00 pm – “SOS – Save our Succulents” A Lecture on Basic Care and Nutrition of Succulents including Common Pests and Diseases Resource Speaker: Mr. Ron Apostol.

May 6, 2017, 10:30am Lecture: Tips on Cultivation and Propagation of Stapeliads Resource Speaker: Mr. Nonoy Sionosa.

Cactus Fiesta Fair 2017

Cactus and Succulent Society of the Philippines in partnership with Quezon City government  and Quezon Memorial Circle administration will host a trade fair and exhibit called ” Cactus Fiesta Fair 2017” at the Hardin ng mga Bulaklak or Flower Garden within Quezon Memorial Circle facing East Avenue side.

This will be held on May 5, 6, and 7, 2017 . Aside from lectures/ talks on various cacti and succulents topics, there will also be a trade fair and exhibit.

There are no entrance fees and the public is invited to join the fair. The fair opens from 8:00am until 6:00 pm .

For those interested with the activities , there is an active FB page :

Contact Person: Ms. Amy Lastimosa (Secretary) – Cactus & Succulent Society of the Philippines

Mobile 0905 356 5353

Fancy Chickens and Other Breeds at the 4th Philippine Bantam Fanciers’ Association Show

Fancy Chickens and Heritage chicken breeds are the feature at the 4th annual Philippine Bantam Fanciers’ Association (PBFA ).

The show was in partnership with Philippine Orchid Society , Quezon City government , Mad Science, Iron Claw and sponsors held a 2-day supplemental show from March 4 and 5 at the Hardin ng mga Bulaklak within Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City .

The event started a little bit late than the usual show , When our small blogger group went to the show at around past 10:00 am last March 4, the organizers and members are still putting and arranging the cages and there are still some cages without chickens.

Mr. Vilmo Silvederio-President

  I have met some fancy chicken enthusiasts from other parts of Metro Manila and from the provinces.  Proud to say that the author is one of the very few online sites which have seen the growth of the group and also who covered the event.

Philippine Bantam Fancier’s Association members

Arocana/Araucana  breed which lays bluish egg

Arocana / Araucana/Ameraucana  chicken breed have their origins in South America. This breed was further developed in the United States and now gaining popularity in the country. This was later bought by a Philippine Orchid Society member  .

certificate of appreciation was awarded by PBFA to the Philippine Orchid Society

I also won a pair of bantam chicken a couple of shows and most of what i got are descendants of the mix breed . The announcement of winners was held at around past 4:00pm

Over all Breed Category Show Champion for 2017

Spangled Cornish. Owner Aris V. Estanislao

White cock ( ko-shamo) bantam champion

PBFA 2017 Bantam Show Champion- Owner Mr. Ric O. Jacomille Jr.

Large-heritage breed chicken exhibit. category show winner champion. Blue( grey*) color hen…ORPHINGTON BREED. owner Mr. Mar dela Cruz

71st Philippine Orchid Society Show Winners

The 71st Annual Philippine Orchid Society’s show winners . The winners were orchid , ornamental plant , landscape exhibits and dish garden entries which were entered in a friendly competition . The orchids were entered one day before the opening date last February 23, 2017 and the winners were announced during the opening of the show .

ORCHID WINNERS

BEST  CATTLEYA

Blc. Fuch’s Orange Nuggett x (C. Viola Sanjume x Lc. Trict or Treat) Rth. Yoang Min. Orange

Mr. Manuel and Mrs.Susan Lee

BEST  DENDROBIUM

Dendrobium Nagosaki

Mr. Manuel and Mrs.Susan Lee

BEST  ONCIDIUM ALLIANCE and BEST  CULTURED  PLANT

Oncidium Misaki Twinkle Obry ‘only you’

Ms. Evangeline Go

BEST PAPHIOPEDILUM

Paphiopedilum haynaldianum

Mr. Edwin R. Francisco

BEST  PHALAENOPSIS

Phalaenopsis Green Apple ‘Dream Jade’

Mrs. Cora & Anna Ruth Purificacion

BEST  VANDACEOUS ALLIANCE

Vanda Adisak Goldspot

Ms.Erly Egargue

BEST  PHILIPPINE SPECIES and BEST  IN  SHOW – ORCHID

Eria / Pinalia species

Mrs. Cora & Anna Ruth Purificacion

BEST  PHILIPPINE HYBRID

Vanda lamellata x V. merrillii

Mrs. Cora & Anna Ruth Purificacion

BEST OTHER GENERA – SYMPODIAL ORCHID

Lycaste Gaysan Gold

Mr. Manuel and Mrs. Susan Lee