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Consider Joining Us - We are a fun group of orchid enthusiasts!
​The Heart of Texas Orchid Society is open to anyone interested in orchids. 
Joining our Society provides you the opportunity to experience...

Monthly Meetings

When:   First Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm Social hour, 7:00 pm Meeting

​Where: The Zilker Botanical Garden Auditorium
2220 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746


...Membership benefits:
  • Monthly Talks and growing tips from local, national and international speakers, often with unusual or hard-to-find plants for sale
  • Panel Discussions by members to hone in on our specific needs
  • Secrets and Tips on growing orchids in your home, on a windowsill, or in your own greenhouse
  • Local Greenhouse Tours
  • Orchid Auctions and Flea Markets
  • Annual Show and Sale
  • Member Lending Library
  • Monthly Plant Raffles
  • Monthly Show Table
  • Monthly Happy Hour
  • Holiday Potluck
  • “The Doctor is In” Program
  • Attending and exhibiting at shows of other Texas Orchid Societies
  • Culture and Potting Demonstrations including children’s program
  • Help with Greenhouse Construction options
  • Where to Buy Supplies locally and online
  • Tips on How to Buy reputable and healthy orchids
  • Resources for purchasing orchids locally and nationally
  • Resources to Identify your blooming orchid
  • Discounts at local vendors as a member​
Members are encouraged to participate in discussions, hold office, volunteer during activities and make suggestions. Most important of all, we offer a warm gathering spot for like-minded people to make new friends.  We have a lot of fun while sharing in our love of orchids!
 
As a member of the Heart of Texas Orchid Society, you are also a member of the Southwest Regional Orchid Growers Association (SWROGA). 
 
SWROGA consists of members of local orchid societies from seven states: Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. 
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With all these benefits and orchid fun, sign up for membership and join us! The public is welcome to attend up to 3 meetings for free, then sign up for membership and join us!

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Join Us!

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Annual Dues are $35 per individual, $50 for two individuals at the same address.  

Yearly membership runs January 1 through December 31. Anyone joining in the fourth quarter will purchase the following years membership and include the rest of this quarter at no extra.

Our Annual Membership Rates can be found on our Membership Form. You can download, fill out and mail the form with your check to:




​Alison Gallaway
Treasurer, HOTOS
7232 CR 120
Marble Falls, TX 78654 

You can also join at a meeting and pay in person.

Please make checks payable to HOTOS.  For further Membership information, contact Alison Gallaway by e-mail at alisong@hotos.org. We will see you on the first Tuesday of the month!

As a 501(c)3 non-profit your membership fee and any donations are tax deductible.

American Orchid Society Membership
Heart of Texas Orchid Society is a member of the Austin Area Garden Council,
American Orchid Society (AOS) and Orchid Digest. HOTOS members are encouraged to join the American Orchid Society. AOS Members receive a 10% discount on publications purchased through the AOS. Membership also brings you a monthly edition of the beautiful and informative "Orchids" Magazine, as well as access to webinars, other publications and reciprocal garden privileges. For more information, please visit the AOS website:

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