Brian Spitler, Researching Your Orchid Background and Dendrobium Culture

Brian has been growing orchids for 25+ years. He is experienced in growing orchids in diverse climates including California’s hot dry deserts and coastal climate as well as the Midwest. His travels in locations such as Sweden, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, and Colombia allowed him to understand orchid growth in native conditions. As an American Orchid Society judge, he has visited many regional and international shows. He holds a Computer Science degree and works in the IT industry. As Past President of the Cincinnati Orchid Society he facilitated marketing and educational endeavors. They include online presence and payment systems, initiated and lead the Beginners Group, and a two weekend educational and society promotion endeavor via the local Home and Garden Show. He also led the creation of the restricted speakers fund targeted at financing the more expensive expert presenters. He feels these endeavors are vital to the future of societies. Having international orchid grower friends and visiting many growing facilities, he has developed knowledge of both the commercial and hobbyist market.