This program, given by WNCOS Board member Wesley Lott, will address the challenges home hobbyists face in providing ideal environmental conditions for their orchid collection. Various set-ups will be discussed, with special attention given to the world of commercial grow tents. Learn about the gear and science behind the wide range of tents on the market and learn how to turn a corner of your home into a tropical wonderland!

Wesley Lott is an orchid hobbyist who was introduced to raising orchids while living in San Francisco in the early 1990’s, through the Rod McLellan “Acres of Orchids” company. Years of trial and error with basic hybrids gave him the tools he needed to expand his collection. After moving to Asheville in 2016, he began experimenting with homemade growing environments. For the past five years, he has been growing in commercial grow tents, which have enabled him to grow more challenging species and hybrids. Wesley is a banker by trade and a member of the Western North Carolina Orchid Society.