General Meeting, Dr. Doug Needham: Photomorphogenic Responses-Phototropism & Photoperiodism, ZOOM meeting

Dr. Needham’s professional objective has been “to educate and foster the professional development of others.”
After earning his PhD in Horticultural Plant Breeding and Genetics in 1989, Dr. Needham served as Professor of Floriculture at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Needham joined Longwood Gardens in July 2007, serving as Vice President of Education until he retired in July 2017.Dr. Needham joined Longwood Gardens in July 2007, serving as Vice President of Education until he retired in July 2017.
Dr. Needham began growing flowering plants as a child, and that passion continues throughout retirement. He caught the “Orchid Bug” as a teen from his grandmother and, in his words, “never recovered.” He grows hundreds of orchids in cool and warm glasshouses, designs and cultivates English-inspired perennial borders, and is working to restore a native prairie. Dr. Needham shares his passion through workshops, presentations, tours, and consulting.
His lecture is entitled, “Photomorphogenic Responses-Phototropism & Photoperiodism.” Yes, that sounds frightening, but it really has to do with the effects of light and darkness on plants, something we all need to learn more about. Dr. Needham is very down-to-earth and an engaging speaker. Hope you will join us via Zoom.

Our show table is virtual during the pandemic. Members can submit up to two pictures (orchids) for judging, definite deadline end-of-day, Saturday September 12. E-mail photos to Rich and Joan. E-mail photos only, no submissions any other way.

richackerman@gmail.com, jmconnors25@gmail.com