Are there any upcoming shows (especially for Paphs & Phrags) in New England in the Maine, NH, or MA area? What about shows on Long Island, NY?

Thanks,
Susan

Hi Susan,
As far as I know we're about done in NE until next October when Lyman Estate in Waltham, MA has its' annual fall sale. November generally there are a couple, and then more in Feb-April. NHOS is really good about listing all the area events. Check them out here:

http://www.nhorchids.org/meetings.htm

Thanks Heather! That's very helpful. I think I'm starting to spend my daughter's inheritance on Paphs! (':twisted:') (':twisted:') I'd love to see what they sell at shows. I feel so isolated here in Maine...so far from everything. Fortunately I have family on Long Island and could visit while attending shows there or in Manhattan.

Best,
Susan

Susan, how far up are you? I know how you feel though, even being in Central MA I haven't joined a society because all of them meet at least an hour away from me. Frustrating!

Heather,

I'm about 60 miles north of Portsmouth, NH, but west of Portland. Northern MA would be doable. I recall seeing something about a show or group in Bangor, ME, but that is 150 miles away: much further than Massachusetts.

That's why I was so happy to have run into this forum. (':clap:') At least if you can't join an orchid society due to distance, you can go to a "meeting" whenever you want.

Susan

Gotcha - I'm about 2 hours from Portland, an hour almost exactly from Portsmouth. You aren't too far...Shoot for heading to Nashua for the NHOS show next Feb. In my experience, if I were to join, I'd join NHOS, they are most organized and have a lot of slipper growers, their displays and their shows have been great! I always think of you guys as being so close, but Maine is a big state!

Nashua sounds good. I'll definitely keep it in mind. February can be pretty iffy with our wonderful weather, but it is worth a shot. I've never been to a show, so it would be interesting. Is it possible to get plants at good prices, or are they overpriced? I'm so used to buying plants over the internet, waiting, and hoping the plant is what I had expected. It would be fun to actually see the plant in person before you buy it.

True, I was actually out of the country for this year's NH show, but the year before was clear, it is usually the last weekend, in hopes of it being warmer, I imagine.

I haven't found plants at shows to be overly pricey compared to online. I mean, no real cheap plants, but all the show's I have been to recently have had a couple of vendors who I am familiar with online and their prices are about the same at the shows.

I believe A&P orchids is hosting an IPA meeting or just a day of Phals. with a few talks and the open sales area twice during the dayI think It starts at nine and runs till 3:30 pm with some thing to snack on so noone has to leave for lunch. They have had these for the last few years that I know of I have never gone but I know people who have and they enjoyed themselves and walked away with some nice plants. Ray

Any idea of a date, or where to find that info? Thanks!

Susan, how far up are you? I know how you feel though, even being in Central MA I haven't joined a society because all of them meet at least an hour away from me. Frustrating!

I drive a little over 2 hours to the Orchid Society of Minnesota meetings every month. I wouldn't miss them for the world! Maybe I'm crazy. :shock:

I drive a little over 2 hours to the Orchid Society of Minnesota meetings every month. I wouldn't miss them for the world! Maybe I'm crazy. :shock:

No way, maybe I am!!
Part of it is the days they have meetings, in summer I can't make Saturdays (NHOS) and during the winter, driving an hour each direction after dark with traffic is, well, unappealing. What to do??

Hi Heather, A&P May 21st and the fee is $15.00 that includes a box lunch.Telephone for Resv. 508-675-1717.This is the Joint NorthEast IPA Regeional Meeting Kathy Giovanneli will be speaking about growing under lights I believe the owner of the Orchidphile will also be giving a talk plus a mini auction with refreshments.9:30 till 10:00 morning refreshments and open sales area.11till 12 Phals. under lights 12 till 1:00 pm Lunch and open sales 1 till 1:30 Auction 1:30 till 2:30 ask the experts 2:30 till 3:30 Sales areas open and hopefully everyone will have had a great day. Hope this helps Ray

I drive a little over 2 hours to the Orchid Society of Minnesota meetings every month. I wouldn't miss them for the world! Maybe I'm crazy. :shock:

guess that means i'm only less crazy than you as i drive a little under two hours, oh wait, i'm on the board so i have an additional meeting so about two more hours....

Well, I'm still considering New Hampshire...Just waiting to see a program listed on their calendar that I can't miss!

Last night had an opportunity to *test* drive to Bedford, NH. It is not as far as I thought! Probably only about 45 min. each way for me. I hope to try to get to next month's meeting, if my asst. can work for me that day.

Thanks Heather!

I'll have to look up the location on MapQuest.