General Meeting and

Guest Speaker:

MELISSA RAPP

ORCHIDS

April 2025

Melissa Rapp is a recently retired physician and a lifelong gardener. Melissa became a Master Gardener of Orange County in 2022 and has been participating in the Speaker’s Bureau since completing training. Melissa has also taken part in other MG projects such as Propagation, Emerging Tree Pests, Sherman Gardens and mentoring new trainees.

Melissa serves on the Sea and Sage Audubon Society Board and co-chairs the Tackling Climate and Trash Conservation subcommittee. As a Master Food Preserver of Orange County, she enjoys teaching about preserving what you grow. Melissa has a particular interest in growing orchids and will be presenting on caring for orchids.

Come and learn about growing these beautiful and exotic plants! While growing orchids can be intimidating, learn the secrets to being successful.