November 2024 Speaker Bio
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Sarah Hurdel of Needmore Orchids

"Habenaria - Best in Show!"

Learn about this often misunderstood, yet surprisingly easy to grow genus. Provides 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. 
 

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