Daryl will be talking on Paphiopedilums and their care and cultivation, as well as parting with a few of the secrets that he has learnt over the years to make sure you have strong healthy plants that will produce stronger spikes for you.

Born in Zimbabwe, Africa, Daryl studied at Christian Brothers College and obtained A Levels (Advanced Levels) in Accounting, Business Management and English Literature. He started growing orchids at the age of 8 when he had to accompany his father to an orchid show to supply a subordinate with paperwork that needed to be signed. That's when he fell in love with their fragrance (primarily Dendrobium kingianum).

Daryl grew an assortment of orchids, but concentrated on African and Madagascan species, Vandas, Paphiopedilums, and Nobile Type Dendrobiums. He won first award at the age of 10 for a Paphiopedilum Tyron Rathbone which won Best in Show and Best Paphiopedilum in show (first time blooming seedling). He supplied the local market with orchids, African Violets and Rex Begonias for a number of years until he graduated and moved to the United States in 1998 to further his studies in business, and recently changed studies to International Law.

It looks like this is going to be a great program. See you there!