Sarah Hurdel with Needmore Orchids will teach us about this often misunderstood, yet surprisingly easy to grow genus. Her program offers an introduction to the species, hybrids and closely related genera, with a detailed look at cultural needs and what makes this the ultimate showy orchid for growers without a greenhouse!

Sarah is the owner of Needmore Orchids, an artist, orchid blogger, exhibitor and accredited AOS judge.  She maintains a collection of well over 600 orchids under lights in her basement, including a large number of Habenaria species and hybrids.  Even without a greenhouse, her plants and exhibits have received AOS award recognition for culture, flower quality, and design.  She enjoys sharing her orchid obsession with others through in-person and virtual presentations to societies across the US and Canada. Her talk combines her love of orchids, photography, and illustration with experienced advice and a sense of humor.  Sarah currently has two blog pages featuring her orchid photography and cultural information - Something About Orchids on Facebook and Blogspot.