March 3rd and 4th will mark the Second Annual Spring Orchid Celebration held in collaboration with The NH, Maine, and Eastern Maine Orchid Societies. This year’s two-day celebration will once again be hosted by Wentworth Greenhouses at 141 Rollins Road, Rollinsford, NH.
The Celebration will offer two days of lectures on orchids and their care, stunning orchid displays, and a Maine Orchid Society Show Table complete with awards for best orchids. The two-day event is free and scheduled to run from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday.
Daryl Yerdon, a member of The NH Orchid Society and Owner of Kelley’s Korner Orchid Supplies, will lead off Saturday’s roster of speakers with a presentation on “The Basic Care and Repotting of Orchids.” Shortly thereafter, at approximately 11:30 a.m, Bob Cleveland, Past President of The Maine Orchid Society will award ribbons for best Maine Orchid Society grown orchids, and will review and briefly discuss the chosen selections. At 1 pm, George Crozer of Crozer and Crozer Orchids will present on growing “Lady Slippers in the Home.” George will discuss three varieties of slipper orchids, as well as one suitable for outdoor gardens. At 2 pm, “Orchids: A Lifelong Addiction” will also be presented by Bob Cleveland who will not only discuss his life-long obsession with orchids, but will touch on methods of home culture and recommend a variety of orchids suitable for the home. Saturday’s final presentation “Growing Orchids: Tips and Ticks,” will be presented at 3 pm by Jim Marlow, NH Orchid Society Member and owner of Marlow’s Orchids. Having raised orchids for over 35 years, Jim will share tips for improving culture and getting orchids to re-bloom. The Sunday lecture series will reintroduce two Saturday talks and feature a new lecture, “Orchid Pests and Diseases” also presented by Daryl Yerdon.
The weekend-long Celebration will feature an on-going “Ask The Experts Table,” managed by Dick Green from The Eastern Maine Orchid Society, where visitors will be encouraged to ask questions about orchids and discuss any specific problems or challenges they may be facing. An “Orchid Potting Table,” managed by Bill Janetos of Wentworth Greenhouses, will also be offered for those wishing to repot orchids. Visitors are encouraged to bring their problem orchid plants with them.
Weekend-long orchid displays will be contributed by The NH Orchid Society, The Maine Orchid Society, The Eastern Maine Orchid Society, Marlow’s Orchids of Scottsville, NY, Crozer and Crozer Orchids of New London, NH, and Kelley’s Korner Orchid Supplies of Milford NH.
For additional Information about the Spring Orchid Celebration please visit www.wentworthgreenhouses.com or call 603-743-4919.
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