
Carolyn,
My beautiful, talented, and far better, Better Half.
Carolyn is stuck in Maplewood with our 3 felines, watching some weird plants growing in the garden, while I am off playing with orchids. For those active on Maplewood On Line, please meet Tabby.
ReFacebook
Long before the data mining issues, I decided that the Facebook concept violates my sense of privacy. Thus, I have shut down the profile I set up.





The greenhouse is open for retail sales on:
April 29th
May 20th
June 17th
Dates are subject to change, in case additional orchid events are added to my calendar. Please check back before coming to the greenhouse.
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I was genetically imprinted on all things botanical in my fathers retailorchid/tropicals nursery. I elected not to go into the family business full time, but have always maintained my interest and a large collection of 'this and that'.
I have grown orchids since 1968, specializing in 'slippers' (primarily Paphiopedilum), with Paph fairrieanum my favorite species, smaller Vandaceous plants (see Neofinetia falcata 'Maplewood' at right) and a sprinkling of Cattleyas (see RLC Maui's Golden Charm below), Aussie Dendrobiums & Cymbidiums.
I do a little breeding in severalgenera, so I often have a variety of extra plants, seedlings and occasionally flasks for sale. For more information, please go to the Orchids & Non-Orchid menus.
I have several orchid presentations available, suitable for both orchid societies and garden clubs. For current speaking schedule, please click on Orchids, and then go to the Speaker page.


2021: Dendrobium Busy Bees earned a CCE/AOS (90 pts) at the June judging session in East Hanover.
2022: Laeliocattleya Hsin Buu Lady 'Y.T.' AM/AOS earned a CCM/AOS (87 pts) at the February judging session in Philly.
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Msg to Orchid Societies:
If your only web presence is on Facebook, I can't reach you as I can't access contact details and your calendar of events.
I am available as a speaker (on multiple subjects), either in person or via zoom; and as a vendor in regional shows. Please click on links above for more information.
I have written a number of articles for use in OS newsletters. These are available in PDF format at the bottom of the Speaker page.
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CLIVIAS WANTED!
The now defunct Piping Rock nursery sold variegated Clivia miniata from China for several years. The source for these plants no longer exists.
If you have off-sets, or seeds, available from any of these plants, I would be interested in hearing from you.
Rlc. Golden Emperor 'Valley Isle' AM/AOS
The parentage is (Horace 'Maxima' x Goldenzelle), which has produced an unusual color. It appears to be a semi-alba at first glance, but after opening pale yellow, it matures into ivory with a spectacular purple lip.
New front lead divisions $50-75 each. Add $18 for USPS priority service, add $10 for AK & HI.
Blooming Phalaenopsis
Renting a greenhouse at Flemington Orchid LLC, I can obviously supply blooming Phalaenopsis plants (3" & 4" pot size).
Please inquire for pricing; wholesale pricing available for 24 pcs or more.