Starting the Next Generation of Orchid Enthusiasts

Hello! I’m Jen, Barb’s daughter and plant enthusiast.  The photo above is Mom and I at Sequoia National Park last winter.  Sequoias are my favorite trees, but orchids are my favorite flowering plants.  I’m not the orchid expert that Mom is, but I’ve been raising orchids for nearly as long and love plants.  My apartment is stuffed full of orchids, some of which won ribbons at the Philadelphia Flower Show’s competitions.  I’m starting this blog for several reasons.

1. I love science, plants in particular, and I want to share my love of the wild quirks orchids have adapted.
2. I love writing and am trying to get into science communication –the art of sharing science that is informal, fun, and informative.
3. Mom doesn’t share her orchid-related events like I think she should and I’m going to help her stay up-to-date.

  So, stay tuned for updates on Barb’s speaking events, classes, and outreach programs.  I’ll also be sharing papers we’ve published in the American Orchid Society’s journal and weird orchid facts as they pop up.  Feel free to comment below or email me with questions or suggestions for topics to cover