What a Long, Fragrant Spring It's Been

Our spring thus far has been inundated with orchids-- from our greenhouse to local shows to our wedding planning, even.

In February, we celebrated Valentine's day by attending the
National Capital Orchid Society's Annual Paph Forum at the National Arboretum in DC. We heard from some great speakers, including Frank Smith of Krull-Smith Orchids in Florida.



In March, we attended the Maryland Orchid Society's annual show at the Timonium Fairgrounds for the first time, where we purchased some unique dendrobiums and my first Miltonia.



And at the end of March, we returned to one of our favorite shows-- the Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society's Annual Show at Longwood Gardens...








...And had some pics taken for our upcoming wedding this September!











The orchid agenda for this summer includes a weekend stay in Neptune, NJ to attend Silva Orchid's first annual Shore Orchid Festival July 23rd-25th and, of course, a trip to
Parkside in Ottsville. Not to mention, planning a few stops at orchid nurseries in Hilo during our Hawaiian honeymoon this fall.